Exodus 35:25

Authorized King James Version

And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְכָל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
אִשָּׁ֥ה
And all the women
a woman
#3
חַכְמַת
that were wise
wise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful)
#4
לֵ֖ב
hearted
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
#5
בְּיָדֶ֣יהָ
with their hands
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#6
טָו֑וּ
did spin
to spin
#7
וַיָּבִ֣יאוּ
and brought
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#8
מַטְוֶ֗ה
that which they had spun
something spun
#9
אֶֽת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
הַתְּכֵ֙לֶת֙
both of blue
the cerulean mussel, i.e., the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith
#11
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
הָֽאַרְגָּמָ֔ן
and of purple
purple (the color or the dyed stuff)
#13
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
תּוֹלַ֥עַת
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
#15
הַשָּׁנִ֖י
and of scarlet
crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it
#16
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
הַשֵּֽׁשׁ׃
and of fine linen
bleached stuff, i.e., white linen or (by analogy) marble

Analysis

Within the broader context of Exodus, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Exodus.

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.

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