Exodus 35:24
Every one that did offer an offering of silver and brass brought the LORD'S offering: and every man, with whom was found shittim wood for any work of the service, brought it.
Original Language Analysis
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
1 of 19
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
מֵרִ֗ים
Every one that did offer
H7311
מֵרִ֗ים
Every one that did offer
Strong's:
H7311
Word #:
2 of 19
to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
תְּרוּמַ֣ת
an offering
H8641
תְּרוּמַ֣ת
an offering
Strong's:
H8641
Word #:
3 of 19
a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
כֶּ֙סֶף֙
of silver
H3701
כֶּ֙סֶף֙
of silver
Strong's:
H3701
Word #:
4 of 19
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
וּנְחֹ֔שֶׁת
and brass
H5178
וּנְחֹ֔שֶׁת
and brass
Strong's:
H5178
Word #:
5 of 19
copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e., coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
אֵ֖ת
H853
אֵ֖ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
תְּרוּמַ֣ת
an offering
H8641
תְּרוּמַ֣ת
an offering
Strong's:
H8641
Word #:
8 of 19
a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD'S
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD'S
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
9 of 19
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וְכֹ֡ל
H3605
וְכֹ֡ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
10 of 19
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁר֩
H834
אֲשֶׁר֩
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
11 of 19
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נִמְצָ֨א
and every man with whom was found
H4672
נִמְצָ֨א
and every man with whom was found
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
12 of 19
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
אִתּ֜וֹ
H854
אִתּ֜וֹ
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
13 of 19
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
עֲצֵ֥י
wood
H6086
עֲצֵ֥י
wood
Strong's:
H6086
Word #:
14 of 19
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
לְכָל
H3605
לְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
16 of 19
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
מְלֶ֥אכֶת
for any work
H4399
מְלֶ֥אכֶת
for any work
Strong's:
H4399
Word #:
17 of 19
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
Historical Context
In patriarchal ancient society, this explicit mention of women's full participation was remarkable. Women brought jewelry, spun yarn, and contributed skills and materials—recognized as equal participants in sacred construction.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the equal participation of men and women in tabernacle construction teach about gender in worship and service?
- How does this inclusive call to bring offerings prefigure the universal priesthood of all believers in the New Covenant?
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Analysis & Commentary
Both men and women ('every man and woman') participate equally in bringing offerings, demolishing any notion that tabernacle construction was masculine domain alone. The Hebrew phrase 'willing hearted' (נְדִיב לֵב, nadiv lev) applies to all, emphasizing that spiritual devotion transcends gender. This inclusivity reflects the New Testament truth that in Christ there is neither male nor female (Galatians 3:28), and all believers are priests (1 Peter 2:9) participating in building God's spiritual house.