Exodus 36:2

Authorized King James Version

And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּקְרָ֣א
H7121
called
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#2
מֹשֶׁ֗ה
H4872
And Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#3
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
בְּצַלְאֵל֮
H1212
Bezaleel
betsalel, the name of two israelites
#5
וְאֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#6
אָֽהֳלִיאָב֒
H171
and Aholiab
oholiab, an israelite
#7
וְאֶל֙
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#8
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#9
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)
#10
חֲכַם
H2450
and every wise
wise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful)
#11
לִבּ֔וֹ
H3820
even every one whose heart
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
#12
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#13
נָתַ֧ן
H5414
had put
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#14
יְהוָ֛ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#15
חָכְמָ֖ה
H2451
wisdom
wisdom (in a good sense)
#16
לִבּ֔וֹ
H3820
even every one whose heart
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
#17
כֹּ֚ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#18
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#19
נְשָׂא֣וֹ
H5375
stirred him up
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
#20
לִבּ֔וֹ
H3820
even every one whose heart
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
#21
לְקָרְבָ֥ה
H7126
to come
to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
#22
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#23
הַמְּלָאכָ֖ה
H4399
unto the work
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
#24
לַֽעֲשֹׂ֥ת
H6213
to do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#25
אֹתָֽהּ׃
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

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 building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 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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