What is the meaning of Exodus 35:25? Every skilled woman • The verse highlights “every” woman whom the Lord had gifted with craftsmanship (cf. Exodus 35:10; 31:3-6). • God’s calling and gifting extend to both men and women (Judges 4:4-6; Proverbs 31:13-19). • Skill is presented as a stewardship: what God supplies, His people employ for His dwelling (1 Peter 4:10). Spun with her hands • The work is practical and tangible—done “with her hands,” underscoring diligence (Proverbs 31:19; 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12). • Manual labor becomes worship when devoted to God’s purposes (Colossians 3:23-24). • The phrase affirms that God values ordinary tasks performed faithfully (Luke 16:10). Brought what she had spun • They did not merely produce; they presented their work to Moses for the Tabernacle (Exodus 35:21-22). • Giving flows from willing hearts, not compulsion (2 Corinthians 9:7). • Their contribution illustrates sacrificial generosity (Mark 12:41-44). Blue, purple, or scarlet yarn • These colors were specified by God for Tabernacle fabrics (Exodus 26:1; 28:5-6). • Blue points to heaven, purple to royalty, scarlet to sacrifice—foreshadowing Christ’s person and work (John 19:2; Hebrews 9:12). • Obedient detail reveals trust in God’s exact instructions (John 14:15). Or fine linen • Fine linen symbolized purity and righteousness (Revelation 19:8). • Linen was the fabric of priestly garments (Exodus 28:39-42), prefiguring the believer’s priesthood in Christ (1 Peter 2:5, 9). • Their spinning supplied what would clothe those who ministered before God, linking everyday service to holy worship (Romans 12:1). summary Exodus 35:25 portrays gifted women who faithfully use their God-given abilities, labor with willing hands, and freely offer excellent materials exactly as God prescribed. Their humble industry becomes an act of worship, supplying the Tabernacle that foreshadows Christ and teaching believers today to dedicate every skill, resource, and effort to the Lord’s glory. |
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