20 Then the whole Israelite community withdrew from Moses' presence,
20 And all the congregation of the children of Israel departed from the presence of Moses.
20 Then all the congregation of the people of Israel departed from the presence of Moses.
20 So everyone in the community of Israel left the presence of Moses.
20 And all the congregation of the children of Israel departed from the presence of Moses.
20 So the whole community of Israel left Moses and returned to their tents.
26 And all the women who were willing and had the skill spun the goat hair.
26 And all the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun goats' hair.
26 All the women whose hearts stirred them to use their skill spun the goats' hair.
26 And all the women who were gifted in spinning, spun the goats' hair.
26 And all the women whose heart stirred with wisdom spun yarn of goats' hair.
26 All the women who were willing used their skills to spin the goat hair into yarn.
(Read Exodus 35:20-29)
Without a willing mind, costly offerings would be abhorred; with it, the smallest will be accepted. Our hearts are willing, when we cheerfully assist in promoting the cause of God. Those who are diligent and contented in employments considered mean, are as much accepted of God as those engaged in splendid services. The women who spun the goats' hair were wise-hearted, because they did it heartily to the Lord. Thus the labourer, mechanic, or servant who attends to his work in the faith and fear of God, may be as wise, for his place, as the most useful minister, and he equally accepted of the Lord. Our wisdom and duty consist in giving God the glory and use of our talents, be they many or few.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 35:20
Commentary on Exodus 35:20-29
(Read Exodus 35:20-29)
Without a willing mind, costly offerings would be abhorred; with it, the smallest will be accepted. Our hearts are willing, when we cheerfully assist in promoting the cause of God. Those who are diligent and contented in employments considered mean, are as much accepted of God as those engaged in splendid services. The women who spun the goats' hair were wise-hearted, because they did it heartily to the Lord. Thus the labourer, mechanic, or servant who attends to his work in the faith and fear of God, may be as wise, for his place, as the most useful minister, and he equally accepted of the Lord. Our wisdom and duty consist in giving God the glory and use of our talents, be they many or few.