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
This verse occurs after Moses received detailed instructions from God about building the tabernacle (portable worship tent) and its furnishings while the Israelites were camped in the wilderness. Moses had just shared God's commands with the people, and they were responding by bringing materials like gold, silver, bronze, fabrics, and other supplies needed for construction. This was a remarkable display of generosity from people who had recently been slaves in Egypt.
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