32 And to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,

Other Translations of Exodus 35:32

New International Version

32 to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze,

English Standard Version

32 to devise artistic designs, to work in gold and silver and bronze,

The Message

32 to design and work in gold, silver, and bronze;

New King James Version

32 to design artistic works, to work in gold and silver and bronze,

New Living Translation

32 He is a master craftsman, expert in working with gold, silver, and bronze.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 35:32

Commentary on Exodus 35:30-35

(Read Exodus 35:30-35)

Here is the Divine appointment of the master-workmen, that there might be no strife for the office, and that all who were employed in the work might take direction from, and give account to them. Those whom God called by name to his service, he filled with the Spirit of God. Skill, even in worldly employments, is God's gift, and comes from above. But many are ready enough in cutting out work for other people, and can tell what this man or that man should do; but the burdens they bind on others, they themselves will not touch with one of their fingers. Such will fall under the character of slothful servants. These men were not only to devise and to work themselves, but they were to teach others. Those that rule should teach; and those to whom God has given knowledge, should be willing to make it known for the benefit of others.