Exodus 35:22
And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the LORD.
Original Language Analysis
הֵ֠בִיאוּ
And they came
H935
הֵ֠בִיאוּ
And they came
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
1 of 22
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֖ים
men
H582
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֖ים
men
Strong's:
H582
Word #:
2 of 22
properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
עַל
both
H5921
עַל
both
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
3 of 22
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
וְכָל
as many as
H3605
וְכָל
as many as
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
5 of 22
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
נְדִ֣יב
were willing
H5081
נְדִ֣יב
were willing
Strong's:
H5081
Word #:
6 of 22
properly, voluntary, i.e., generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant)
לֵ֗ב
hearted
H3820
לֵ֗ב
hearted
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
7 of 22
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
הֵ֠בִיאוּ
And they came
H935
הֵ֠בִיאוּ
And they came
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
8 of 22
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
וְטַבַּ֤עַת
and rings
H2885
וְטַבַּ֤עַת
and rings
Strong's:
H2885
Word #:
11 of 22
properly, a seal (as sunk into the wax), i.e., signet (for sealing); hence (generally) a ring of any kind
וְכָל
as many as
H3605
וְכָל
as many as
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
13 of 22
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
כְּלִ֣י
all jewels
H3627
כְּלִ֣י
all jewels
Strong's:
H3627
Word #:
14 of 22
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
זָהָ֖ב
of gold
H2091
זָהָ֖ב
of gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
15 of 22
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
וְכָל
as many as
H3605
וְכָל
as many as
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
16 of 22
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אִ֕ישׁ
and every man
H376
אִ֕ישׁ
and every man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
17 of 22
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
18 of 22
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הֵנִ֛יף
that offered
H5130
הֵנִ֛יף
that offered
Strong's:
H5130
Word #:
19 of 22
to quiver (i.e., vibrate up and down, or rock to and fro); used in a great variety of applications (including sprinkling, beckoning, rubbing, bastinad
תְּנוּפַ֥ת
offered an offering
H8573
תְּנוּפַ֥ת
offered an offering
Strong's:
H8573
Word #:
20 of 22
a brandishing (in threat); by implication, tumult; specifically, the official undulation of sacrificial offerings
Historical Context
This moment marks the transition from instruction to action. The people return to their tents to gather what they possess, transforming Egypt's plunder into materials for God's glory. The entire community participates, making tabernacle construction a corporate act of worship.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the people's immediate departure to gather offerings teach about authentic response to God's word?
- How does Israel's eager response to God's call for offerings contrast with half-hearted or reluctant giving?
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Analysis & Commentary
The response to Moses' call is immediate and wholehearted: 'the children of Israel departed from the presence of Moses'—not in reluctance but in eager obedience. The narrative structure (call in v. 4-21, response in v. 22-29) emphasizes willing response to divine invitation. This departure 'from the presence of Moses' to gather offerings demonstrates that true worship moves from hearing God's word to acting upon it, from assembly to implementation of what was learned.