Exodus 36:1

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לַֽעֲשֹׂ֔ת
H6213
Then wrought
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#2
בְצַלְאֵ֨ל
H1212
Bezaleel
betsalel, the name of two israelites
#3
וְאָֽהֳלִיאָ֜ב
H171
and Aholiab
oholiab, an israelite
#4
וְכֹ֣ל׀
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
אִ֣ישׁ
H376
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)
#6
חֲכַם
H2450
and every wise
wise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful)
#7
לֵ֗ב
H3820
hearted
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
#8
אֲשֶׁר֩
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#9
נָתַ֨ן
H5414
put
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#10
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
according to all that the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#11
חָכְמָ֤ה
H2451
wisdom
wisdom (in a good sense)
#12
וּתְבוּנָה֙
H8394
and understanding
intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
#13
בָּהֵ֔מָּה
H1992
in whom
they (only used when emphatic)
#14
לָדַ֣עַת
H3045
to know
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#15
לַֽעֲשֹׂ֔ת
H6213
Then wrought
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#16
אֶֽת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#18
מְלֶ֖אכֶת
H4399
all manner of work
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
#19
עֲבֹדַ֣ת
H5656
for the service
work of any kind
#20
הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ
H6944
of the sanctuary
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#21
לְכֹ֥ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#22
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#23
צִוָּ֖ה
H6680
had commanded
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#24
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
according to all that the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

Within the broader context of Exodus, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of wisdom connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about wisdom, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by introducing key themes that will be developed throughout Exodus.

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 wisdom in this particular way.

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