Exodus 35:11
The tabernacle, his tent, and his covering, his taches, and his boards, his bars, his pillars, and his sockets,
Original Language Analysis
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
1 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַ֨מִּשְׁכָּ֔ן
The tabernacle
H4908
הַ֨מִּשְׁכָּ֔ן
The tabernacle
Strong's:
H4908
Word #:
2 of 16
a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the temple); specifically, the tabernacle (properly, its w
אֶֽת
H853
אֶֽת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
קְרָסָיו֙
his taches
H7165
קְרָסָיו֙
his taches
Strong's:
H7165
Word #:
8 of 16
a knob or belaying-pin (from its swelling form)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
קְרָשָׁ֔יו
and his boards
H7175
קְרָשָׁ֔יו
and his boards
Strong's:
H7175
Word #:
10 of 16
a slab or plank; by implication, a deck of a ship
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
13 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
עַמֻּדָ֖יו
his pillars
H5982
עַמֻּדָ֖יו
his pillars
Strong's:
H5982
Word #:
14 of 16
a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e., platform
Historical Context
Unlike Egypt's highly specialized artisan guilds, Israel's craftsmen were likely shepherds and laborers with no prior training in fine metalwork or weaving. God would supernaturally impart skill, as explicitly stated in 31:3-6 where Bezalel receives the Spirit for craftsmanship.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the concept of 'wise hearted' challenge the distinction between spiritual gifts and practical skills?
- What does it mean for the Holy Spirit to give wisdom for physical craftsmanship in building God's dwelling?
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Analysis & Commentary
The repetition 'every wise hearted among you shall come' (כָּל־חֲכַם־לֵב בָּכֶם, kol-chakham-lev bakhem) emphasizes that skill for God's work comes not from training alone but from wisdom—a heart-level competence given by God's Spirit. The call is inclusive ('all… among you') yet specific (requiring Spirit-given wisdom). This establishes that tabernacle construction requires both willing hearts (v. 5) and wise hearts (v. 10)—divine enablement, not just human ability.