Exodus 36:1
Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.
Original Language Analysis
לַֽעֲשֹׂ֔ת
Then wrought
H6213
לַֽעֲשֹׂ֔ת
Then wrought
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
1 of 24
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
וְכֹ֣ל׀
H3605
וְכֹ֣ל׀
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 24
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אִ֣ישׁ
man
H376
אִ֣ישׁ
man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
5 of 24
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)
לֵ֗ב
hearted
H3820
לֵ֗ב
hearted
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
7 of 24
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
אֲשֶׁר֩
H834
אֲשֶׁר֩
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 24
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נָתַ֨ן
put
H5414
נָתַ֨ן
put
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
9 of 24
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
יְהוָֽה׃
according to all that the LORD
H3068
יְהוָֽה׃
according to all that the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
10 of 24
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וּתְבוּנָה֙
and understanding
H8394
וּתְבוּנָה֙
and understanding
Strong's:
H8394
Word #:
12 of 24
intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
לָדַ֣עַת
to know
H3045
לָדַ֣עַת
to know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
14 of 24
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
לַֽעֲשֹׂ֔ת
Then wrought
H6213
לַֽעֲשֹׂ֔ת
Then wrought
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
15 of 24
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֶֽת
H853
אֶֽת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
16 of 24
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
17 of 24
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
מְלֶ֖אכֶת
all manner of work
H4399
מְלֶ֖אכֶת
all manner of work
Strong's:
H4399
Word #:
18 of 24
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ
of the sanctuary
H6944
הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ
of the sanctuary
Strong's:
H6944
Word #:
20 of 24
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
לְכֹ֥ל
H3605
לְכֹ֥ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
21 of 24
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
22 of 24
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
Exodus 28:3And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.Exodus 25:8And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.Matthew 28:20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.Luke 1:6And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
Historical Context
This verse marks the transition from preparation to construction. The workers had received their calling, the materials had been gathered, and now the actual building begins—demonstrating that God's work requires both divine calling and human obedience in executing it.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the transition from being called to actually working illustrate the relationship between divine gifting and human responsibility?
- What does it mean that God 'put wisdom' in the workers for practical construction skills?
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Analysis & Commentary
The chapter opens with 'Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab'—moving from calling (ch. 35) to working, from potential to actualization. The phrase 'every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom' (חֲכַם־לֵב אֲשֶׁר נָתַן יְהוָה חָכְמָה, chakham-lev asher natan YHWH chokhmah) emphasizes divine enablement as the source of competence. The repetition 'to know how to work' underscores that spiritual wisdom produces practical skill—God's Spirit enables both understanding and execution of sacred work.