Exode - Caput 35

Exode 35.1 igitur congregata omni turba filiorum Israhel dixit ad eos haec sunt quae iussit Dominus fieri Exode 35.2 sex diebus facietis opus septimus dies erit vobis sanctus sabbatum et requies Domini qui fecerit opus in eo occidetur Exode 35.3 non succendetis ignem in omnibus habitaculis vestris per diem sabbati Exode 35.4 et ait Moses ad omnem catervam filiorum Israhel iste est sermo quem praecepit Dominus dicens Exode 35.5 separate apud vos primitias Domino omnis voluntarius et proni animi offerat eas Domino aurum et argentum et aes Exode 35.6 hyacinthum purpuram coccumque bis tinctum et byssum pilos caprarum Exode 35.7 et pelles arietum rubricatas et ianthinas Exode 35.8 ligna setthim Exode 35.9 et oleum ad luminaria concinnanda et ut conficiatur unguentum et thymiama suavissimum Exode 35.10 lapides onychinos et gemmas ad ornatum superumeralis et rationalis Exode 35.11 quisquis vestrum est sapiens veniat et faciat quod Dominus imperavit Exode 35.12 tabernaculum scilicet et tectum eius atque operimentum anulos et tabulata cum vectibus paxillos et bases Exode 35.13 arcam et vectes propitiatorium et velum quod ante illud oppanditur Exode 35.14 mensam cum vectibus et vasis et propositionis panibus Exode 35.15 candelabrum ad luminaria sustentanda vasa illius et lucernas et oleum ad nutrimenta ignium Exode 35.16 altare thymiamatis et vectes oleum unctionis et thymiama ex aromatibus tentorium ad ostium tabernaculi Exode 35.17 altare holocausti et craticulam eius aeneam cum vectibus et vasis suis labrum et basim eius Exode 35.18 cortinas atrii cum columnis et basibus tentorium in foribus vestibuli Exode 35.19 paxillos tabernaculi et atrii cum funiculis suis Exode 35.20 vestimenta quorum usus est in ministerio sanctuarii vestes Aaron pontificis ac filiorum eius ut sacerdotio fungantur mihi Exode 35.21 egressaque omnis multitudo filiorum Israhel de conspectu Mosi Exode 35.22 obtulit mente promptissima atque devota primitias Domino ad faciendum opus tabernaculi testimonii quicquid in cultum et ad vestes sanctas necessarium erat Exode 35.23 viri cum mulieribus praebuerunt armillas et inaures anulos et dextralia omne vas aureum in donaria Domini separatum est Exode 35.24 si quis habuit hyacinthum purpuram coccumque bis tinctum byssum et pilos caprarum pelles arietum rubricatas et ianthinas Exode 35.25 argenti et aeris metalla obtulerunt Domino lignaque setthim in varios usus Exode 35.26 sed et mulieres doctae dederunt quae neverant hyacinthum purpuram et vermiculum ac byssum Exode 35.27 et pilos caprarum sponte propria cuncta tribuentes Exode 35.28 principes vero obtulerunt lapides onychinos et gemmas ad superumerale et rationale Exode 35.29 aromataque et oleum ad luminaria concinnanda et ad praeparandum unguentum ac thymiama odoris suavissimi conponendum Exode 35.30 omnes viri et mulieres mente devota obtulerunt donaria ut fierent opera quae iusserat Dominus per manum Mosi cuncti filii Israhel voluntaria Domino dedicaverunt Exode 35.31 dixitque Moses ad filios Israhel ecce vocavit Dominus ex nomine Beselehel filium Uri filii Hur de tribu Iuda Exode 35.32 implevitque eum spiritu Dei sapientiae et intellegentiae et scientiae omni doctrina Exode 35.33 ad excogitandum et faciendum opus in auro et argento et aere sculpendisque lapidibus et opere carpentario quicquid fabre adinveniri potest Exode 35.34 dedit in corde eius Hooliab quoque filium Achisamech de tribu Dan Exode 35.35 ambos erudivit sapientia ut faciant opera abietarii polymitarii ac plumarii de hyacintho et purpura coccoque bis tincto et bysso et texant omnia ac nova quaeque repperiant

Exode : Caput 35

The Building of the Tabernacle: A Call to Sacred Service

Exodus chapter 35 marks the beginning of the construction of the Tabernacle, a place dedicated to God's presence among His people. This inspiring section of the Bible invites us to reflect on how the people responded to the call to sacred service. It speaks of generosity, the use of the gifts God has given us, and the cooperation necessary to carry out God's work.

A Willing Offering

In this chapter, we discover how the people, moved by God's Spirit, willingly offered precious materials for the construction of the Tabernacle. This underscores the importance of giving with a sincere heart and a cheerful willingness. This principle of freewill offering is also highlighted in other passages of the Bible.

The Principles of Stewardship and Service

We can consider five biblical passages that align with the principles of stewardship and service found in Exodus 35:

2 Corinthians 9:7

"Each one should give as he has decided in his heart to give, without grudging or being under obligation, for God loves a cheerful giver." This verse reflects the spirit of freewill offering observed in Exodus 35:4-29, where each person is encouraged to Give according to one's ability and heart.

Acts 20:35

"In everything I did, I showed them that by working hard we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself, who said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" This passage echoes the spirit of generosity and service found in the construction of the Tabernacle.

1 Peter 4:10

"Each person must use the gift they have received to serve others, faithfully administering grace of God in His many forms." The apostle Peter encourages us to use our talents to serve others, just as the people of Israel used their skills to build the Tabernacle.

Mark 2:27

"Then he said to them, 'The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.'" Here Jesus emphasizes the true purpose of the Sabbath, a theme echoed in Exodus 35:1-3, reminding us of the importance of rest and devotion to God.

Ephesians 2:10

"For we are God's creation, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." This passage reaffirms that God has endowed each of us with valuable abilities to accomplish His work, just as He prepared skilled craftsmen for the Tabernacle.

Conclusion

Exodus 35 teaches us that each of us has a role to play in God's work, whether through our generosity, our service, or our commitment to the community. May we be inspired by these biblical passages to give cheerfully and use our gifts in the service of others, building together the Tabernacle of our faith.