Exodus 36:7

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.

Complete Jewish Bible:

For what they had already was not only sufficient for doing all the work, but too much!

Berean Standard Bible:

since what they already had was more than enough to perform all the work.

American Standard Version:

For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For the stuff^{H4399} they had was sufficient^{H1767} for all the work^{H4399} to make^{H6213} it, and too much^{H3498}.

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Commentary for Exodus 36:7

**Exodus 36:7** is a verse from the Old Testament of the Bible, which is part of the narrative describing the construction of the Tabernacle, a portable dwelling place for God to be present among the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt.

**Themes:**
1. **Generosity and Provision:** The verse reflects the abundance of resources provided by the Israelites for the building of the Tabernacle. It underscores the theme of generosity, as the community contributed more than what was necessary for the task at hand.
2. **God's Blueprint:** The context suggests that the Israelites followed God's detailed instructions for the Tabernacle meticulously, and the surplus of materials indicates God's provision in ensuring that His dwelling place would be built according to His specifications.
3. **Community Unity:** The surplus also highlights the unity and collective effort of the Israelite community, as they came together to contribute their skills and resources for a common religious purpose.

**Historical Context:**
Set in the wilderness, after the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt, this verse is part of the larger narrative where Moses leads the people in constructing the Tabernacle as commanded by God. The Tabernacle served as a central place of worship and sacrifice until the Temple was built in Jerusalem by King Solomon. The Book of Exodus details the design, materials, and construction of the Tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of worship and adherence to God's commandments in early Israelite religion.

In Exodus 35, Moses calls on the Israelites to contribute various materials, including precious metals, fine fabrics, and skins, as well as their craftsmanship for the construction of the Tabernacle. The people respond with such enthusiasm and generosity that by Exodus 36:7, the artisans in charge of the work report to Moses that not only do they have enough materials to complete the task, but there is an excess. This abundance is a testament to the people's willingness to invest in their religious life and their trust in God's guidance through Moses.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H4399
   There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מְלָאכָה
   Transliteration: mᵉlâʼkâh
   Pronunciation: mel-aw-kaw'
   Description: from the same as מֲלְאָךְ; properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor); business, [phrase] cattle, [phrase] industrious, occupation, ([phrase] -pied), [phrase] officer, thing (made), use, (manner of) work((-man), -manship).
   
2. Strong's Number: H1767
   There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דַּי
   Transliteration: day
   Pronunciation: dahee
   Description: of uncertain derivation; enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases; able, according to, after (ability), among, as (oft as), (more than) enough, from, in, since, (much as is) sufficient(-ly), too much, very, when.
   
3. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3498
   There are 101 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָתַר
   Transliteration: yâthar
   Pronunciation: yaw-thar'
   Description: a primitive root; to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively, to leave, cause to abound, preserve; excel, leave (a remnant), left behind, too much, make plenteous, preserve, (be, let) remain(-der, -ing, -nant), reserve, residue, rest.