Exodus 35:7
New International Version
ram skins dyed red and another type of durable leather; acacia wood;

New Living Translation
tanned ram skins and fine goatskin leather; acacia wood;

English Standard Version
tanned rams’ skins, and goatskins; acacia wood,

Berean Standard Bible
ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood;

Berean Literal Bible
and ram skins dyed red, and badger skins; and acacia wood;

King James Bible
And rams' skins dyed red, and badgers' skins, and shittim wood,

New King James Version
ram skins dyed red, badger skins, and acacia wood;

New American Standard Bible
and rams’ skins dyed red, and fine leather, and acacia wood,

NASB 1995
and rams’ skins dyed red, and porpoise skins, and acacia wood,

NASB 1977
and rams’ skins dyed red, and porpoise skins, and acacia wood,

Legacy Standard Bible
and rams’ skins dyed red, and porpoise skins, and acacia wood,

Amplified Bible
and rams’ skins dyed red, and skins of porpoises, and acacia wood,

Berean Annotated Bible
ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood;

Christian Standard Bible
ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
ram skins dyed red and manatee skins; acacia wood;

American Standard Version
and rams' skins dyed red, and sealskins, and acacia wood,

Contemporary English Version
tanned ram skin or fine leather; acacia wood;

English Revised Version
and rams' skins dyed red, and sealskins, and acacia wood;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
rams' skins dyed red, fine leather, acacia wood,

Good News Translation
rams' skin dyed red; fine leather; acacia wood;

International Standard Version
ram skins dyed red, dolphin skins, acacia wood,

NET Bible
ram skins dyed red, fine leather, acacia wood,

New Heart English Bible
rams' skins dyed red, sea cow hides, acacia wood,

Webster's Bible Translation
And rams' skins dyed red, and badgers' skins, and shittim wood,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood;

World English Bible
rams’ skins dyed red, sea cow hides, acacia wood,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and rams’ skins made red, and tachashim skins, and shittim wood,

Berean Literal Bible
and ram skins dyed red, and badger skins; and acacia wood;

Young's Literal Translation
and rams' skins made red, and badgers' skins, and shittim wood,

Smith's Literal Translation
And skins of rams made red, and tahash skins, and acacia wood,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And rams' skins dyed red, and violet coloured skins, setim wood,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and the skins of rams, dyed red, and violet skins, setim wood,

New American Bible
rams’ skins dyed red, and tahash skins; acacia wood;

New Revised Standard Version
tanned rams’ skins, and fine leather; acacia wood,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And rams' skins dyed red, and dark blue skins, and shittim wood,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And blue fringes, and purple, and dye of scarlet, and fine woven white linen, and hair of goats,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and rams' skins dyed red, and sealskins, and acacia-wood;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and rams' skins dyed red, and skins dyed blue, and incorruptible wood,

Additional Translations ...



Context
Materials for the Tabernacle
6blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; 7ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood; 8olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;…

Cross References
ram skins dyed red and fine leather;

Exodus 25:5
ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood;

Exodus 26:14
Also make a covering for the tent out of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of fine leather.

Exodus 39:34
the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering of fine leather, and the veil of the covering;
acacia wood;

Exodus 25:10
And they are to construct an ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high.

Exodus 37:1
Bezalel went on to construct the ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high.

Deuteronomy 10:3
So I made an ark of acacia wood, chiseled out two stone tablets like the originals, and went up the mountain with the two tablets in my hands.
Exodus 25:1-9
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. / This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; …

Exodus 31:1-11
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, …

1 Chronicles 29:2
Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.

1 Kings 6:9-10
So Solomon built the temple and finished it, roofing it with beams and planks of cedar. / He built chambers all along the temple, each five cubits high and attached to the temple with beams of cedar.

1 Kings 6:15-18
He lined the interior walls with cedar paneling from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and he covered the floor with cypress boards. / He partitioned off the twenty cubits at the rear of the temple with cedar boards from floor to ceiling to form within the temple an inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. / And the main hall in front of this room was forty cubits long. …

1 Kings 6:36
Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams.

1 Kings 7:12
The great courtyard was surrounded by three rows of dressed stone and a row of trimmed cedar beams, as were the inner courtyard and portico of the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 2:14
He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David.

2 Chronicles 3:5
He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains.

Isaiah 41:19
I will plant cedars in the wilderness, acacias, myrtles, and olive trees. I will set cypresses in the desert, elms and boxwood together,


Treasury of Scripture

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Exodus 35
1. The Sabbath
4. The free gifts for the tabernacle
20. The readiness of the people to offer
30. Bezaleel and Aholiab are called to the work












ram skins dyed red and fine leather;

The Tabernacle’s coverings combined sacrifice and protection. Rams were used in offerings of consecration and atonement, and their red-dyed skins recalled the blood required for sin. The durable outer leather protected the sanctuary and its holy furnishings from the wilderness environment. Together, these materials pointed to access to God through sacrifice and to the security found under His provision, fulfilled in Christ’s atoning death and faithful care for His people.

Exo 25:5 ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood;
Exo 26:14 Also make a covering for the tent out of ram skins dyed red,…
Exo 39:34 the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering…

acacia wood;

Acacia wood supplied the framework and many furnishings of the Tabernacle. Common in the Sinai region, it was strong, durable, and suited to the demands of Israel’s wilderness journey. Its use gave lasting structure to the place where God dwelt among His people, reflecting the enduring holiness and faithfulness of the covenant. The incorruptible quality of the wood also foreshadowed Christ, the sinless and eternal High Priest.

Exo 25:10 And they are to construct an ark of acacia wood,…
Exo 37:1 Bezalel went on to construct the ark of acacia wood,…
Deu 10:3 So I made an ark of acacia wood, chiseled out…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who is conveying God's instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle.

2. Israelites
The people of God, recently freed from Egyptian bondage, who are called to contribute materials for the Tabernacle.

3. Tabernacle
The portable sanctuary that God commanded the Israelites to build, serving as a place of worship and God's dwelling among His people.

4. Ram Skins Dyed Red
A specific material required for the Tabernacle, symbolizing sacrifice and atonement.

5. Acacia Wood
A durable and resistant wood used in the construction of the Tabernacle, symbolizing strength and endurance.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Instructions
The detailed requirements for the Tabernacle remind us of the importance of following God's commands precisely.

Symbolism of Materials
Each material used in the Tabernacle has symbolic meaning, pointing to deeper spiritual truths and foreshadowing Christ's work.

Community Contribution
The Israelites' collective effort in providing materials teaches the value of community involvement in God's work.

God's Presence
The construction of the Tabernacle emphasizes God's desire to dwell among His people, a truth that continues through the Holy Spirit today.

Sacrificial Living
The use of ram skins dyed red can remind us of the call to live sacrificially, following Christ's example.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 35:7?

2. How does Exodus 35:7 emphasize the importance of community in God's work?

3. What materials in Exodus 35:7 symbolize dedication to God's tabernacle?

4. How can we contribute to God's work with our resources today?

5. What other scriptures highlight the significance of offering willingly to God?

6. How does Exodus 35:7 inspire you to support your church's mission?

7. What is the significance of Exodus 35:7 in the context of the Tabernacle's construction?

8. How does Exodus 35:7 reflect the Israelites' commitment to God's instructions?

9. What materials are mentioned in Exodus 35:7, and why are they important?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 35?


Exodus 35:7 may look like a simple shopping list, yet every item proclaims rich truth. The scarlet ram skins declare atoning blood, the fine leather speaks of protective holiness, and the acacia wood pictures the incorruptible yet approachable humanity of the Savior. Together they remind us that God’s dwelling among His people is secure, holy, and made possible only through the perfect work of Christ.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
of ram
אֵילִ֧ם (’ê·lim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

skins
וְעֹרֹ֨ת (wə·‘ō·rōṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5785: Skin, hide, leather

dyed red,
מְאָדָּמִ֛ים (mə·’ād·dā·mîm)
Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 119: Flush, turn rosy

fine leather,
תְּחָשִׁ֖ים (tə·ḥā·šîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8476: Perhaps porpoise (a kind of leather or skin)

and acacia
שִׂטִּֽים׃‪‬ (śiṭ·ṭîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 7848: Acacia (a tree and a wood)

wood,
וַעֲצֵ֥י (wa·‘ă·ṣê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood


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