And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen.
Parallel translations
- WEB All the women who were wise-hearted spun with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, the blue, the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen.
- BSB Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen.
- NKJV All the women who were gifted artisans spun yarn with their hands, and brought what they had spun, of blue, purple, and scarlet, and fine linen.
- NASB And all the skilled women spun with their hands, and brought what they had spun, in violet, purple, and scarlet material, and in fine linen.
- NLT All the women who were skilled in sewing and spinning prepared blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine linen cloth.
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Skilled women spin yarn by hand and bring the blue, purple, scarlet, and fine linen they made.
Overview
The wise-hearted women contribute their craftsmanship, spinning the fine threads needed for the tabernacle's fabrics. Their God-given skill was a vital part of the sacred work. This honors the labor of women in God's service and shows that every Spirit-given ability has its place in His house (Proverbs 31:13; 1 Corinthians 12:7).
Cross-references & the web
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- Luke 8:2–3And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
- Rom 16:12Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.
- Prov 14:1Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
- Prov 31:19–24She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
- Gal 3:28There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
- Phil 4:3And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.
- Exod 31:6And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;
- Rom 16:6Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.
- Acts 9:39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
- Exod 36:1Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.
- Rom 16:1–4I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:
- Exod 28:3And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron’s garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office.
- 2 Kgs 23:7And he brake down the houses of the sodomites, that were by the house of the LORD, where the women wove hangings for the grove.
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