Translation commentary on Exod 35:24

Every one who could make an offering of silver or bronze is literally “all lifters-up of an offering of silver or bronze.” The word for offering is the same as in verse 5. (For bronze see the comment at 25.3.) Brought it as the LORD’s offering is literally “they caused to enter [or, come] an offering of Yahweh.”

And every man with whom was found is identical with verse 23. (See the comment there.) Acacia wood is discussed at 25.5. Of any use in the work is literally “for every [or, any] work of the service.” Good News Translation is clear, “which could be used for any of the work.” Brought it is the same word used earlier in the verse.

Quoted with permission from Osborn, Noel D. and Hatton, Howard A. A Handbook on Exodus. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1999. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .

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