Exodus 35:23

Authorized King James Version

And every man, with whom was found blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair, and red skins of rams, and badgers' skins, brought them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אִ֞ישׁ

H376

And every man

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)

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

נִמְצָ֣א

H4672

with whom was found

properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

אִתּ֗וֹ

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

תְּכֵ֧לֶת

H8504

blue

the cerulean mussel, i.e., the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith

וְאַרְגָּמָ֛ן

H713

and purple

purple (the color or the dyed stuff)

וְתוֹלַ֥עַת

H8438

a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of h8144) the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the color from it, and cl

שָׁנִ֖י

H8144

and scarlet

crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it

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וְשֵׁ֣שׁ

H8336

and fine linen

bleached stuff, i.e., white linen or (by analogy) marble

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וְעִזִּ֑ים

H5795

and goats

a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair)

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וְעֹרֹ֥ת

H5785

skins

skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather

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אֵילִ֧ם

H352

of rams

properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree

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מְאָדָּמִ֛ים

H119

hair and red

to show blood (in the face), i.e., flush or turn rosy

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וְעֹרֹ֥ת

H5785

skins

skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather

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תְּחָשִׁ֖ים

H8476

and badgers

a (clean) animal with fur, probably a species of antelope

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הֵבִֽיאוּ׃

H935

brought

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Exodus. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the period of Egyptian bondage and wilderness wandering (c. 1440-1400 BCE) provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within Exodus chapter 35 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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