Exodus 35:34

Exodus 35:34 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.
• New International Version (NIV)And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And he has inspired him to teach, both him and Oholiab the son of Ahisamach of the tribe of Dan.
• New King James Version (NKJV)“And He has put in his heart the ability to teach, in him and Aholiab the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.

Context of Exodus 35:34

32to devise artistic designs to work in gold, silver, and bronze, 33and in the cutting of stones for setting and in the carving of wood, for work in every skilled craft. He has also put in Bezalel’s heart [the willingness] to teach [others the same skills], both he and Oholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. 35He has filled them with skill to do the work of an engraver, of a designer, and of an embroiderer, in blue, purple, and scarlet fabric, and in fine linen, and of a weaver; makers of every work and embroiderers of [excellent] designs.

Exodus 35:34 word by word

וּלְהוֹרֹ֖ת נָתַ֣ן בְּלִבּ֑וֹ ה֕וּא וְאָֽהֳלִיאָ֥ב בֶּן־אֲחִיסָמָ֖ךְ לְמַטֵּה־דָֽן׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And he hath putנָתַןnâthan · to give: putH5414
• in his heartלֵבlêb · heartH3820
• that he may teachיָרָהyârâh yârâ' · to showH3384
• he, and Aholiabאׇהֳלִיאָב'ohŏlîy'âb · OholiabH171
• the sonבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
• of Ahisamachאֲחִיסָמָךְ'ăchîysâmâk · AhisamachH294
• of the tribeמַטֶּהmaţţeh maţţâh · tribeH4294
• of Danדָּןdân · DanH1835

Cross-references for Exodus 35:34

• Ezra 7:10For Ezra had set his heart (resolved) to study and interpret the Law of the Lord, and to practice it and teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.
• Nehemiah 2:12Then I got up in the night, I and a few men with me. I did not tell anyone what my God was putting in my heart to do for Jerusalem, and there was no animal with me except the one on which I was riding [so as not to attract attention].
• James 1:16Do not be misled, my beloved brothers and sisters.
• Exodus 31:6And behold, I Myself have appointed with him Oholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; to all who are wise-hearted I have given the skill and ability to make everything that I have commanded you:
• 2 Chronicles 2:14the son of a Danite woman and a Tyrian father. He is trained to work in gold, silver, bronze, iron, stone, and wood; in purple, blue, and crimson fabrics, and in fine linen. He is able to make any kind of engraving and to carry out any design given him. He will work with your skilled men and those of my lord, David your father.
• Isaiah 28:24Does the farmer plow all day to plant seed? Does he continually dig furrows and harrow his ground [after it is prepared]?
• 1 Corinthians 1:5so that in everything you were [exceedingly] enriched in Him, in all speech [empowered by the spiritual gifts] and in all knowledge [with insight into the faith].
• 1 Corinthians 12:7But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit [the spiritual illumination and the enabling of the Holy Spirit] for the common good.

Commentaries on Exodus 35:34

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 30-35Verses 30-35 Here is the Divine appointment of the master-workmen, that there might be no strife for the office, and that all who were employed in the work might take direction from, and give account to them. Those whom God called by name to his service, he filled with the Spirit of God. Skill, even in worldly employments, is God's gift, and comes from above. But many are ready enough in cutting out work for other people, and can tell what this man or…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-35Much of the report about building the Tent of Meeting repeats what 25:1–31:18 said. There is a change from the imperative mood to the indicative, and there are certain changes in the order. This repetition emphasizes that the work was done exactly as God commanded (see 40:16). The people had tried to secure God's presence their own way with the gold calf, which led to disaster. Now, by following God's way, they received blessings (40:34–38).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-351. Moses gathered all the congregation of the children of Israel, &c.--On the occasion referred to in the opening of this chapter, the Israelites were specially reminded of the design to erect a magnificent tabernacle for the regular worship of God, as well as of the leading articles that were required to furnish that sacred edifice [Ex 35:11-19]. (See on Ex 25:1-40; Ex 27:1-21; Ex 30:1-31:18).Read the comment

Topics related to Exodus 35:34

• Ahisamach
• Aholiab
• Art
• Bezalel
• Embroidery
• Genius
• Master Workman
• Mechanic
• Smith
• Tabernacle
• Wisdom

In the dictionaries

• Dan
• Aholiab
• Devise
• Tabernacle
• Ahisamach
• Atonement, Day of
• Badger
• Color; Colors
• Exodus, the Book of
• Ezekiel

Commentaries on Exodus 35

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings