Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun—blue, purple or scarlet yarn or fine linen. New Living Translation All the women who were skilled in sewing and spinning prepared blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine linen cloth. English Standard Version And every skillful woman spun with her hands, and they all brought what they had spun in blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen. Berean Standard Bible Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen. King James Bible And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen. New King James Version All the women who were gifted artisans spun yarn with their hands, and brought what they had spun, of blue, purple, and scarlet, and fine linen. New American Standard Bible And all the skilled women spun with their hands, and brought what they had spun, in violet, purple, and scarlet material, and in fine linen. NASB 1995 All the skilled women spun with their hands, and brought what they had spun, in blue and purple and scarlet material and in fine linen. NASB 1977 And all the skilled women spun with their hands, and brought what they had spun, in blue and purple and scarlet material and in fine linen. Legacy Standard Bible All the women wise at heart spun with their hands and brought what they had spun, in blue and purple and scarlet material and in fine linen. Amplified Bible All the skilled and talented women spun thread with their hands, and brought what they had spun, blue and purple and scarlet fabric and fine linen. Christian Standard Bible Every skilled woman spun yarn with her hands and brought it: blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. Holman Christian Standard Bible Every skilled woman spun yarn with her hands and brought it: blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. American Standard Version And all the women that were wise-hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, the blue, and the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen. Contemporary English Version The women who were good at weaving cloth brought the blue, purple, and red wool and the fine linen they had made. English Revised Version And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, the blue, and the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen. GOD'S WORD® Translation All the women who were skilled in spinning yarn brought violet, purple, and bright red yarn, and fine linen, which they had made by hand. Good News Translation All the skilled women brought fine linen thread and thread of blue, purple, and red wool, which they had made. International Standard Version Every skilled woman spun with her hands, and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, and scarlet material, and fine linen. NET Bible Every woman who was skilled spun with her hands and brought what she had spun, blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen, New Heart English Bible All the women who were wise-hearted spun with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, the blue, the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen. Webster's Bible Translation And all the women that were wise-hearted spun with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleEvery skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen. World English Bible All the women who were wise-hearted spun with their hands, and brought that which they had spun: the blue, the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd every wise-hearted woman has spun with her hands, and they bring in yarn—of the blue, and the purple, [and] the scarlet—and the linen; Young's Literal Translation And every wise-hearted woman hath spun with her hands, and they bring in yarn, the blue, and the purple, the scarlet, and the linen; Smith's Literal Translation And every woman wise of heart spun with her hands, and they will bring the spinning, the cerulean purple, and the red purple, the double scarlet and the byssus. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe skilful women also gave such things as they had spun, violet, purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, Catholic Public Domain Version But the skillful women also gave whatever they had spun: hyacinth, purple, and vermillion, as well as fine linen, New American Bible All the women who were expert spinners brought hand-spun violet, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen thread. New Revised Standard Version All the skillful women spun with their hands, and brought what they had spun in blue and purple and crimson yarns and fine linen; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all the women who were skillful did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet material, and of fine linen. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And every woman wise of heart spun with her hands and brought spun blue fringes and purple and dye of scarlet and fine white linen. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And all the women that were wise-hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, the blue, and the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen. Brenton Septuagint Translation And every woman skilled in her heart to spin with her hands, brought spun articles, the blue, and purple, and scarlet and fine linen. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The People Offer Gifts…24And all who could present an offering of silver or bronze brought it as a contribution to the LORD. Also, everyone who had acacia wood for any part of the service brought it. 25Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen. 26And all the skilled women whose hearts were stirred spun the goat hair.… Cross References Proverbs 31:13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 1 Chronicles 29:5 for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who is willing to consecrate himself to the LORD today?” 2 Kings 23:7 He also tore down the quarters of the male shrine prostitutes that were in the house of the LORD, where the women had woven tapestries for Asherah. Judges 5:24 Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women. Acts 9:36-39 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. / At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. / Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.” ... 1 Timothy 2:9-10 Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, / but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God. 1 Peter 3:3-4 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, / but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. Romans 12:6-8 We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. ... 1 Corinthians 12:28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. 2 Timothy 1:5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well. Titus 2:3-5 Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. / In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, / to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited. Luke 8:2-3 as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, / Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means. Matthew 25:14-30 For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ... Treasury of Scripture And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen. Exodus 28:3 And 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 31:6 And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee; 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. Jump to Previous Ability Blue Byssus Cloth Expert Fine Hands Hearted Linen Material Purple Red Scarlet Skilled Spin Spun Stuff Twined Wise Wise-Hearted Women Work YarnJump to Next Ability Blue Byssus Cloth Expert Fine Hands Hearted Linen Material Purple Red Scarlet Skilled Spin Spun Stuff Twined Wise Wise-Hearted Women Work YarnExodus 35 1. The Sabbath4. The free gifts for the tabernacle 20. The readiness of the people to offer 30. Bezaleel and Aholiab are called to the work Every skilled woman This phrase highlights the involvement of women in the construction of the Tabernacle, emphasizing their skills and contributions. In ancient Israelite society, women often engaged in textile work, a vital part of daily life and religious practice. The term "skilled" indicates that these women were not only experienced but also gifted in their craft, suggesting a divine endowment of ability similar to Bezalel and Oholiab (Exodus 31:1-6). spun with her hands and brought what she had spun blue, purple, or scarlet yarn or fine linen Persons / Places / Events 1. Skilled WomenThese are the women of Israel who possessed the skill and craftsmanship to spin yarn and linen. Their work was essential for the construction of the Tabernacle. 2. Spinning The act of creating yarn or thread from raw materials. In this context, it was a skilled labor that contributed to the sacred work of building the Tabernacle. 3. Tabernacle The portable sanctuary constructed by the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness, where God would dwell among His people. 4. Materials (Blue, Purple, Scarlet Yarn, Fine Linen) These materials were significant in the construction of the Tabernacle, symbolizing royalty, divinity, and purity. 5. Moses The leader of the Israelites who conveyed God's instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle and organized the contributions of the people. Teaching Points The Value of Skill and CraftsmanshipGod values the skills and talents He has given us. Like the women who spun yarn for the Tabernacle, we should use our abilities to serve God and His purposes. The Importance of Contribution Every contribution, no matter how small it may seem, is significant in the work of God. The women’s spinning was crucial for the Tabernacle, reminding us that our efforts in the church and community matter. Unity in Diversity Just as the Tabernacle required various materials and skills, the body of Christ thrives on diverse gifts and talents. We should celebrate and encourage the unique contributions of each member. Willingness to Serve The women willingly offered their skills for the Tabernacle. We should be eager to serve God with our talents, recognizing that our work is an act of worship. Symbolism of Colors and Materials The specific colors and materials used in the Tabernacle have deep symbolic meanings. Understanding these can enrich our appreciation of biblical symbolism and its application to our lives. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 35How do the measurements and quantities listed in Exodus 38:21–23 harmonize with other parts of Exodus and Numbers that detail Israel’s population and resources? Exodus 28:15-21: Could the precise identification and sourcing of twelve specific gemstones align historically with the Israelites' environment and trading networks? Why does Luke 23:45 record the temple curtain tearing from top to bottom if no Jewish historian mentions such a monumental event? Exodus 26:1 - How could the Israelites, recently escaped slaves, acquire the fine twisted linen and skilled craftsmanship required for such intricate curtains?(25) All the women that were wise-hearted--i.e., "all who had sufficient skill." Spinning was probably a very general accomplishment of the Hebrew women. It was effected in early times by means of a wheel and spindle, with or without a distaff. The only materials used for the fabrics of the sanctuary appear to have been flax and goats' hair. The flax was dyed before it was spun into thread, as sometimes by the Greeks (Horn. Od. iv. 135). Of fine linen.--Rather, of white. Most of the Egyptian linen is of a yellowish white, being made from flax imperfectly blanched. Verse 25. - All the women that were wise-hearted - i.e., "skilful." See the comment on Exodus 28:3. Brought that which they had spun, both of blue, etc. The flax itself was dyed, so that the thread produced was already coloured. Of fine linen - i.e. "white." All the threads were flaxen.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Everyוְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every skilled חַכְמַת־ (ḥaḵ·maṯ-) Adjective - feminine singular construct Strong's 2450: Wise woman אִשָּׁ֥ה (’iš·šāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female spun טָו֑וּ (ṭā·wū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2901: To spin with her hands בְּיָדֶ֣יהָ (bə·yā·ḏe·hā) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | third person feminine singular Strong's 3027: A hand and brought וַיָּבִ֣יאוּ (way·yā·ḇî·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go what she had spun: מַטְוֶ֗ה (maṭ·weh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4299: That which is spun, yarn blue, הַתְּכֵ֙לֶת֙ (hat·tə·ḵê·leṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8504: The cerulean mussel, the color, obtained therefrom, stuff dyed therewith purple, הָֽאַרְגָּמָ֔ן (hā·’ar·gā·mān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 713: Purple, red-purple or scarlet yarn, תּוֹלַ֥עַת (tō·w·la·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8438: The crimson-grub, of the color, from it, cloths dyed therewith or fine linen. הַשֵּֽׁשׁ׃ (haš·šêš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8336: Bleached stuff, white linen, marble Links Exodus 35:25 NIVExodus 35:25 NLT Exodus 35:25 ESV Exodus 35:25 NASB Exodus 35:25 KJV Exodus 35:25 BibleApps.com Exodus 35:25 Biblia Paralela Exodus 35:25 Chinese Bible Exodus 35:25 French Bible Exodus 35:25 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 35:25 All the women who were wise-hearted spun (Exo. 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