Exodus 35:5

Authorized King James Version

Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass,

Word-by-Word Analysis

קְח֨וּ

H3947

Take

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

מֵֽאִתְּכֶ֤ם

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

תְּרוּמַ֣ת

H8641

it an offering

a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

כֹּ֚ל

H3605

whosoever

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

נְדִ֣יב

H5081

is of a willing

properly, voluntary, i.e., generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant)

לִבּ֔וֹ

H3820

heart

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything

יְבִיאֶ֕הָ

H935

let him bring

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

אֵ֖ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

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תְּרוּמַ֣ת

H8641

it an offering

a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute

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יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#12

זָהָ֥ב

H2091

gold

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

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וָכֶ֖סֶף

H3701

and silver

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

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וּנְחֹֽשֶׁת׃

H5178

and brass

copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e., coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Exodus. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Exodus Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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