Exodus 35:11

"“‘Let every wise-hearted man among you come, and make all that the LORD has commanded:"

Key Reflection

In Exodus 35:11, God instructed Moses to call upon skilled artisans and craftsmen who were wise-hearted—meaning they had a heart for the Lord's work—to construct the tabernacle and its furnishings. This instruction would have resonated with the Israelites' understanding of their own skills and contributions; calling them to participate in building the sacred space highlighted their role as God’s chosen people, responsible for creating something that would serve both practical and religious functions in their community.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

SeeExodus 26:1-37. It has been already observedExodus 25:10that in the instructions for making the sanctuary, the ark of the covenant, as the principal thing belonging to it, is mentioned first; but in the practical order of the work, as it is here arranged, the tabernacle with its tent and covering come first.

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