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

32He is a master craftsman, expert in working with gold, silver, and bronze. 33He is skilled in engraving and mounting gemstones and in carving wood. He is a master at every craft. And the Lord has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach their skills to others. 35The Lord has given them special skills as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet thread on fine linen cloth, and weavers. They excel as craftsmen and as designers.

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 7:10This was because Ezra had determined to study and obey the Law of the Lord and to teach those decrees and regulations to the people of Israel.
• Nehemiah 2:12I slipped out during the night, taking only a few others with me. I had not told anyone about the plans God had put in my heart for Jerusalem. We took no pack animals with us except the donkey I was riding.
• James 1:16So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters.
• Exodus 31:6“And I have personally appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be his assistant. Moreover, I have given special skill to all the gifted craftsmen so they can make all the things I have commanded you to make:
• 2 Chronicles 2:14His mother is from the tribe of Dan in Israel, and his father is from Tyre. He is skillful at making things from gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and he also works with stone and wood. He can work with purple, blue, and scarlet cloth and fine linen. He is also an engraver and can follow any design given to him. He will work with your craftsmen and those appointed by my lord David, your father.
• Isaiah 28:24Does a farmer always plow and never sow? Is he forever cultivating the soil and never planting?
• 1 Corinthians 1:5Through him, God has enriched your church in every way—with all of your eloquent words and all of your knowledge.
• 1 Corinthians 12:7A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.

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