Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Moses inspected the work and saw that they had done it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them. New Living Translation Then Moses inspected all their work. When he found it had been done just as the LORD had commanded him, he blessed them. English Standard Version And Moses saw all the work, and behold, they had done it; as the LORD had commanded, so had they done it. Then Moses blessed them. Berean Standard Bible And Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had accomplished it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Then Moses looked over all the work, and indeed they had done it; as the LORD had commanded, just so they had done it. And Moses blessed them. New American Standard Bible And Moses examined all the work, and behold, they had done it; just as the LORD had commanded, this they had done. So Moses blessed them. NASB 1995 And Moses examined all the work and behold, they had done it; just as the LORD had commanded, this they had done. So Moses blessed them. NASB 1977 And Moses examined all the work and behold, they had done it; just as the LORD had commanded, this they had done. So Moses blessed them. Legacy Standard Bible And Moses saw all the work, and behold, they had done it; just as Yahweh had commanded, so they had done. Then Moses blessed them. Amplified Bible And Moses [carefully] inspected all the work, and behold, they had done it; just as the LORD had commanded, so had they done it. So Moses blessed them. Christian Standard Bible Moses inspected all the work they had accomplished. They had done just as the LORD commanded. Then Moses blessed them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Moses inspected all the work they had accomplished. They had done just as the LORD commanded. Then Moses blessed them. American Standard Version And Moses saw all the work, and, behold, they had done it; as Jehovah had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them. English Revised Version And Moses saw all the work, and, behold, they had done it; as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them. GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had followed the LORD's instructions. So Moses blessed them. Good News Translation Moses examined everything and saw that they had made it all just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them. International Standard Version Moses blessed them when he saw all the work and that they had completed it. They had done it just as the LORD had commanded. NET Bible Moses inspected all the work--and they had done it just as the LORD had commanded--they had done it exactly--and Moses blessed them. New Heart English Bible Moses saw all the work, and look, they had done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them. Webster's Bible Translation And Moses looked 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had accomplished it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them. World English Bible Moses saw all the work, and behold, they had done it as Yahweh had commanded. They had done so; and Moses blessed them. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Moses sees all the work, and behold, they have done it as YHWH has commanded; so they have done. And Moses blesses them. Young's Literal Translation and Moses seeth all the work, and lo, they have done it as Jehovah hath commanded; so they have done. And Moses doth bless them. Smith's Literal Translation And Moses will see all the work, and behold, they made it as Jehovah commanded, thus did they: and Moses praised them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when Moses saw all things finished, he blessed them. Catholic Public Domain Version After this, when Moses saw that everything was completed, he blessed them. New American Bible So when Moses saw that all the work was done just as the LORD had commanded, he blessed them. New Revised Standard Version When Moses saw that they had done all the work just as the LORD had commanded, he blessed them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moses looked upon all the work, and, behold, they had done it as the LORD had commanded Moses, even so had they done it; and Moses blessed them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe saw all the work and, behold, they did it as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe, in this way they worked, and Moshe blessed them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Moses saw all the work, and, behold, they had done it; as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it. And Moses blessed them. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses saw all the works; and they had done them all as the Lord commanded Moses, so had they made them; and Moses blessed them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Moses Approves the Work…42The Israelites had done all the work just as the LORD had commanded Moses. 43And Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had accomplished it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them. Cross References Exodus 40:16 Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him. Exodus 25:40 See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. Exodus 35:10 Let every skilled craftsman among you come and make everything that the LORD has commanded: 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, ... Exodus 36:1-2 “So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.” / Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work. 1 Kings 7:13-14 Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. / He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. 1 Chronicles 28:19 “All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.” 2 Chronicles 24:13 So the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it. 2 Chronicles 29:35 Furthermore, the burnt offerings were abundant, along with the fat of the peace offerings and the drink offerings for the burnt offerings. So the service of the house of the LORD was established. Ezra 6:14 So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. Nehemiah 4:6 So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. Psalm 127:1 A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain. Isaiah 44:28 who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’” Haggai 1:14 So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God, Zechariah 4:9 “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you. Treasury of Scripture And Moses did look on all the work, and, behold, they had done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them. did look Exodus 40:25 And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses. Genesis 1:31 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. Psalm 104:31 The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works. blessed them Genesis 14:19 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: Leviticus 9:22,23 And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings… Numbers 6:23-27 Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, … Jump to Previous Bless Blessed Blessing Commanded Examined Inspected Moses WorkJump to Next Bless Blessed Blessing Commanded Examined Inspected Moses WorkExodus 39 1. The cloths of service and holy garments.2. The ephod 8. The breast-plate 22. The robe of the ephod 27. The coats, mitre, and girdle of fine linen 30. The plate of the holy crown 32. All is finished, reviewed, and approved by Moses And Moses inspected all the work Moses, as the leader appointed by God, had the responsibility to ensure that the construction of the Tabernacle was completed according to divine specifications. This inspection signifies accountability and adherence to God's commands. The Tabernacle was a portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, and its construction was detailed in earlier chapters of Exodus. The inspection reflects the importance of obedience and precision in following God's instructions, as seen in Exodus 25-31, where God provides detailed plans for the Tabernacle. and saw that they had accomplished it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. In this verse, Moses acts as the overseer of the construction of the Tabernacle. 2. The Israelites The people of God who were responsible for constructing the Tabernacle according to the instructions given by God to Moses. 3. The Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among His people, constructed according to divine specifications. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, who provided the detailed instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle. 5. The Blessing The act of Moses blessing the people, signifying God's approval and favor upon their obedience and work. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsThe Israelites' careful adherence to God's instructions for the Tabernacle serves as a model for our obedience to God's Word today. The Role of Leadership Moses' role in inspecting and blessing the work underscores the importance of godly leadership in guiding and affirming the community's efforts. The Significance of Blessing Moses' blessing signifies God's approval and serves as a reminder of the joy and peace that come from fulfilling God's will. Attention to Detail in Worship The meticulous construction of the Tabernacle reflects the importance of reverence and precision in our worship and service to God. Community in God's Work The collective effort of the Israelites in building the Tabernacle highlights the value of community and cooperation in accomplishing God's purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 39:43?2. How does Exodus 39:43 demonstrate Moses' leadership in ensuring God's commands were followed? 3. What can we learn about obedience from the Israelites' actions in Exodus 39:43? 4. How does Moses' inspection in Exodus 39:43 connect to accountability in Christian life? 5. In what ways can we ensure our work aligns with God's instructions today? 6. How does Exodus 39:43 inspire us to seek God's approval in our endeavors? 7. How does Exodus 39:43 demonstrate the importance of obedience to God's commands? 8. What does Moses' inspection in Exodus 39:43 reveal about leadership and accountability? 9. How does Exodus 39:43 reflect the relationship between God and the Israelites? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 39? 11. What defines a spiritual journey? 12. Exodus 39:22-26: Are there historical or archaeological records to confirm that such finely woven robes, bells, and pomegranates could have been produced by this group at that time? 13. Exodus 39:32-43: Is there any extrabiblical evidence supporting the construction of such an elaborate tabernacle and its components as described? 14. How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible? What Does Exodus 39:43 Mean And Moses inspected all the work“And Moses inspected all the work…” • Moses is the overseer God appointed (Exodus 31:1-6). He does not delegate final approval; he personally examines every piece of the tabernacle furniture, every stitch in the priestly garments, echoing Numbers 27:21 where leaders are to seek God’s precise direction. • His inspection pictures a coming day when “each one’s work will become evident” (1 Corinthians 3:13). Faithful craftsmanship matters because God Himself will review it. and saw that they had accomplished it “…and saw that they had accomplished it…” • Accomplishment here is completion with excellence. Earlier the artisans “made everything that the LORD had commanded Moses” (Exodus 39:32). No corners cut, no substitutions. • This mirrors Noah finishing the ark (Genesis 6:22) and Solomon finishing the temple (1 Kings 6:38). Scripture repeatedly ties godly labor to finishing well—Paul could say, “I have finished the race” (2 Timothy 4:7). just as the LORD had commanded “…just as the LORD had commanded.” • Thirteen times in Exodus 39 and 40 the phrase “as the LORD commanded Moses” appears. God valued precision, not creativity, in sanctuary construction (Exodus 25:40; Hebrews 8:5). • Jesus echoed this standard: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). Obedience validates relationship. • Complete submission brings complete dwelling: once everything matched God’s word, “the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle” (Exodus 40:34). So Moses blessed them “So Moses blessed them.” • The blessing crowns obedience; it is not a mere courtesy. Compare Genesis 14:19 (Melchizedek blessing Abram) and Numbers 6:22-27 (Aaronic blessing). • Blessing is multi-layered: – Affirmation of workers before the congregation. – Invocation of God’s favor so the holy place may truly mediate His presence. – Foreshadowing Christ, the greater Moses, who blesses believers with “every spiritual blessing” (Ephesians 1:3) after completing His redemptive work. • Psalm 133 pictures unity among God’s people attracting blessing “for there the LORD has commanded the blessing—life forevermore.” summary Exodus 39:43 records the joyful moment when faithful obedience met divine approval. Moses’ careful inspection confirms the work; the artisans’ diligent completion honors God’s exact pattern; their unwavering conformity secures the covenant blessing. The verse teaches that God’s people experience His favor when they finish the tasks He assigns exactly as He prescribes, and it anticipates the ultimate blessing Christ bestows on all who obey Him. (43) Moses did look upon all the work--i.e., inspected it, examined it, to see if it was "according to the pattern" shown him. Being satisfied, he expressed his own and God's approval by blessing those who had worked so faithfully.
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