Exodus 25:1

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Complete Jewish Bible:

ADONAI said to Moshe,

Berean Standard Bible:

Then the LORD said to Moses,

American Standard Version:

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the LORD^{H3068} spake^{H1696} unto Moses^{H4872}, saying^{H559},

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Commentary for Exodus 25:1

Exodus 25:1 marks the beginning of a significant section in the Pentateuch, where God provides detailed instructions to Moses for the construction of the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, and other sacred furnishings. This verse serves as a heading for the elaborate divine blueprint that follows, emphasizing the direct communication between God and Moses. Historically, this took place during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt.

The themes introduced in Exodus 25:1 include divine revelation, as God speaks to Moses, and the establishment of a sacred space where God's presence would dwell among His people. This was a pivotal moment in the formation of Israel's religious identity, as the Tabernacle would become the central place of worship and the locus of God's covenantal presence. The instructions given were meticulous, highlighting the importance of adherence to God's design and the sanctity of the space that would be consecrated for worship.

The verse also underscores the role of Moses as a mediator between God and the Israelites, a theme that recurs throughout the Pentateuch. Moses' role as the recipient of God's instructions and his subsequent transmission of these commands to the people illustrate the hierarchical structure of authority and obedience that was foundational to Israelite society. The detailed attention to the Tabernacle's construction foreshadows the later establishment of the Temple in Jerusalem as the permanent dwelling place of God's presence, emphasizing the centrality of worship and the importance of proper ritual in ancient Israelite religion.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1696
   There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָבַר
   Transliteration: dâbar
   Pronunciation: daw-bar'
   Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4872
   There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
   Transliteration: Môsheh
   Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
   Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses.
   
4. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.