Exodus 39:43

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And Moses did look upon all the work, and, behold, they had done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.

Original Language Analysis

וַיַּ֨רְא did look H7200
וַיַּ֨רְא did look
Strong's: H7200
Word #: 1 of 16
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
מֹשֶֽׁה׃ And Moses H4872
מֹשֶֽׁה׃ And Moses
Strong's: H4872
Word #: 2 of 16
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 3 of 16
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 #: 4 of 16
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַמְּלָאכָ֗ה the work H4399
הַמְּלָאכָ֗ה the work
Strong's: H4399
Word #: 5 of 16
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
וְהִנֵּה֙ H2009
וְהִנֵּה֙
Strong's: H2009
Word #: 6 of 16
lo!
עָשׂ֑וּ and behold they had done H6213
עָשׂ֑וּ and behold they had done
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 7 of 16
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֹתָ֔הּ H853
אֹתָ֔הּ
Strong's: H853
Word #: 8 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֛ר H834
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֛ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 9 of 16
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
צִוָּ֥ה had commanded H6680
צִוָּ֥ה had commanded
Strong's: H6680
Word #: 10 of 16
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
יְהוָ֖ה it as the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֖ה it as the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 11 of 16
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
כֵּ֣ן upon all H3651
כֵּ֣ן upon all
Strong's: H3651
Word #: 12 of 16
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
עָשׂ֑וּ and behold they had done H6213
עָשׂ֑וּ and behold they had done
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 13 of 16
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
וַיְבָ֥רֶךְ blessed H1288
וַיְבָ֥רֶךְ blessed
Strong's: H1288
Word #: 14 of 16
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
אֹתָ֖ם H853
אֹתָ֖ם
Strong's: H853
Word #: 15 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מֹשֶֽׁה׃ And Moses H4872
מֹשֶֽׁה׃ And Moses
Strong's: H4872
Word #: 16 of 16
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

Analysis & Commentary

Moses' inspection ('did look upon all the work, and, behold') and verification ('they had done it as the LORD had commanded') led to blessing. The Hebrew וַיְבָרֶךְ (vay'varekh, and he blessed them) recalls creation—God blessed completed work (Genesis 1:22, 28; 2:3). The threefold emphasis (made, commanded, done) teaches that obedience brings blessing. Moses, as mediator, pronounced blessing on faithful servants—prefiguring Christ blessing those who do the Father's will (Matthew 25:21, 23). This blessing inaugurates chapter 40's tabernacle dedication.

Historical Context

Moses' blessing demonstrated leadership's priestly function—faithful leaders bless obedient servants. This blessing echoed earlier pronouncements (Leviticus 9:22-23; Numbers 6:23-27) and anticipated the high priestly blessings Aaron would pronounce. Moses' verification ensured that blessing rested on genuine obedience, not presumed service.

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