The children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses.
The people of Israel brought voluntary gifts to the LORD. Every man and woman whose heart moved them to give brought materials for all the work that the LORD had told Moses to have done.
The writer is describing how the Israelites joyfully gave voluntary offerings from their hearts to support God's work that He had commanded through Moses.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, after God had given Moses detailed instructions for building the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary for worship, the Israelites were in the wilderness following their escape from Egypt. This verse reflects a moment of communal obedience and renewal after the people's earlier rebellion with the Golden Calf, emphasizing that contributions were to be made voluntarily. It highlights the cultural importance of heartfelt giving in ancient Israelite society as they prepared sacred items for God's presence among them.
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