Exodus 25:2

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Speak to the Israelites, so they take an offering for Me. Accept the offering from everyone whose heart moves them to give.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

דַּבֵּר֙ אֶל־בְּנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל וְיִקְחוּ־לִ֖י תְּרוּמָ֑ה מֵאֵ֤ת כָּל־אִישׁ֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר יִדְּבֶ֣נּוּ לִבּ֔וֹ תִּקְח֖וּ אֶת־תְּרוּמָתִֽי׃

Transliteration

Dabbēr to bənê Yiśrāʾēl and yiqḥû-to-me tərûmāh; from kol-ʾîš who yiddəbennû libbô tiqḥû ʾet-tərûmātî

Grammar Details

• *Dabbēr*: Piel imperative, masculine singular - speak!
• *bənê*: construct state, masculine plural of *bēn* - sons/children of
• *Yiśrāʾēl*: proper noun - Israel
• *yiqḥû*: Qal imperfect, 3rd masculine plural - they shall take
• *tərûmāh*: feminine singular noun - contribution/offering/donation
• *kol*: construct state - all of/every
• *ʾîš*: masculine singular noun - man/person
• *yiddəbennû*: Qal imperfect, 3rd masculine singular with 3rd masculine singular suffix - moves/impels him
• *libbô*: masculine singular noun with 3rd masculine singular suffix - his heart
• *tiqḥû*: Qal imperfect, 2nd masculine plural - you shall take
• *ʾet*: direct object marker
• *tərûmātî*: feminine singular noun with 1st person singular suffix - my contribution/offering

Word Meanings

• *tərûmāh*: offering/contribution/donation/heave-offering
• *yiddəbennû*: moves/impels/prompts/motivates
• *libbô*: his heart/mind/will

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: from every man who gives it willingly with his heart you shall take my offering.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  Speak{H1696} unto the children{H1121} of Israel,{H3478} that they take{H3947} for me an offering:{H8641} of every man{H376} whose heart{H3820} maketh him willing{H5068} ye shall take{H3947} my offering.{H8641}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  Speak{H1696}{(H8761)} unto the children{H1121} of Israel{H3478}, that they bring{H3947}{(H8799)} me an offering{H8641}: of every man{H376} that giveth it willingly{H5068}{(H8799)} with his heart{H3820} ye shall take{H3947}{(H8799)} my offering{H8641}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  speake vnto the childern of Israel that they geue me an heueoffrynge, and of euerey man that geueth it willingly wyth his herte, ye shall take it.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Speake vnto ye childre of Israel, yt they geue me an Heue offerynge, & take the some of euery man, that hath a fre wyllynge hert therto.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Speake vnto the children of Israel, that they receiue an offring for me: of euery man, whose heart giueth it freely, ye shall take the offring for me.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Speake vnto the childre of Israel, that thei bring me an offering: ye shall take it of euery man that geueth it willingly with his heart.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  "Speak to the children of Israel, that they take an offering for me. From everyone whose heart makes him willing you shall take my offering.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  `Speak unto the sons of Israel, and they take for Me a heave-offering; from every man whose heart impelleth him ye do take My heave-offering.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Speak unto the children of Israel, that they take for me an offering: of every man whose heart maketh him willing ye shall take my offering.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Speak unto the children of Israel, that they take for me an offering: of every man whose heart maketh him willing ye shall take my offering.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  Say to the children of Israel that they are to make me an offering; from every man who has the impulse in his heart take an offering for me.

• World English Bible (2000)

  "Speak to the children of Israel, that they take an offering for me. From everyone whose heart makes him willing you shall take my offering.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  “Tell the Israelites to take an offering for me; from every person motivated by a willing heart you are to receive my offering.

Referenced Verses

• Ezra 2:68 : 68 Several of the heads of the families, upon arriving at the house of the Lord in Jerusalem, gave freewill offerings to rebuild it on its foundation.
• 2 Cor 9:7 : 7 Each person should give as they have decided in their heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
• 1 Chr 29:1-9 : 1 Then King David said to the entire assembly, "My son Solomon, the one chosen by God, is young and inexperienced, and the work is great because this temple is not for man but for the LORD God." 2 So, to the best of my ability, I have made preparations for the house of my God: gold for the gold work, silver for the silver work, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx stones, inlaid stones, colored stones, all kinds of precious stones, and marble in abundance. 3 Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now dedicate my personal treasure of gold and silver for the house of my God, in addition to all I have already provided for the holy house. 4 This includes three thousand talents of gold from Ophir and seven thousand talents of refined silver to overlay the walls of the buildings. 5 Gold for the gold work and silver for the silver work, and for all the work done by the craftsmen. Now, who is willing to consecrate themselves to the LORD today? 6 Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. 7 They gave for the work of the house of God: five thousand talents and ten thousand darics of gold, ten thousand talents of silver, eighteen thousand talents of bronze, and one hundred thousand talents of iron. 8 And those who had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. 9 The people rejoiced at their willing offering, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the LORD. And King David also rejoiced greatly. 10 David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, "Blessed are you, LORD, the God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting." 11 Yours, LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty; indeed, everything in the heavens and on the earth is yours. Yours, LORD, is the kingdom, and you are exalted as head over all. 12 Wealth and honor come from you, and you rule over everything. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. 13 Now, our God, we give you thanks and praise your glorious name. 14 But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give so generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. 15 For we are strangers and temporary residents before you, as were all our ancestors. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. 16 LORD our God, all this abundance that we have provided to build you a house for your holy name comes from your hand, and all of it belongs to you. 17 I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. In the uprightness of my heart, I have freely offered all these things; and now I have seen your people, who are present here, joyfully and willingly give to you. 18 LORD, the God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep these intentions and thoughts in the hearts of your people forever, and direct their hearts toward you. 19 And give my son Solomon an undivided heart to keep your commandments, your statutes, and your decrees, and to carry out all these plans, building the temple for which I have made preparations. 20 Then David said to the whole assembly, 'Praise the LORD your God.' So the entire assembly praised the LORD, the God of their fathers; they bowed down and prostrated themselves before the LORD and the king. 21 The next day, they offered sacrifices to the LORD and presented burnt offerings to him: a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, along with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in great abundance for all Israel. 22 They ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD that day. Then they made Solomon, son of David, king a second time, anointing him as ruler for the LORD and Zadok as priest. 23 So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all of Israel obeyed him. 24 All the officials, the mighty men, and all of King David’s sons pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. 25 The LORD greatly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel, and gave him royal majesty greater than that of any king before him in Israel. 26 David son of Jesse was king over all Israel. 27 He ruled over Israel for forty years: seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. 28 David died at a good old age, having enjoyed a full life of days, riches, and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him as king. 29 The acts of King David, from the first to the last, are written in the records of Samuel the seer, Nathan the prophet, and Gad the seer. 30 These records include details about his reign, his might, and the events that affected him, Israel, and all the kingdoms of the surrounding lands.
• Ezra 1:6 : 6 Their neighbors supported them with silver articles, gold, goods, livestock, and choice gifts, in addition to all the freewill offerings.
• Ezra 3:5 : 5 After that, they offered the regular burnt offerings, the offerings for the new moons, and the sacred festivals of the LORD, as well as freewill offerings presented to the LORD.
• Ezra 7:16 : 16 Together with all the silver and gold you may find in the whole province of Babylon, as well as the freewill offerings of the people and the priests given for the house of their God in Jerusalem.
• Neh 11:2 : 2 The people praised all those who willingly volunteered to live in Jerusalem.
• Ps 110:3 : 3 Your people will offer themselves willingly on the day of your power; in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, your youth are like the dew.
• Exod 35:4-9 : 4 Moses said to the entire congregation of the Israelites, "This is what the LORD has commanded. 5 Take a contribution for the LORD from what you have. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring the LORD's offering: gold, silver, and bronze. 6 Blue thread, purple thread, crimson yarn, fine linen, and goats' hair. 7 Dyed red ram skins, fine leather, and acacia wood. 8 Oil for the lamps, spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense. 9 Onyx stones and other gems to be mounted on the ephod and the breastpiece. 10 All the skilled workers among you must come and make everything that the LORD has commanded: 11 The tabernacle, its tent, its covering, its clasps, its frames, its crossbars, its posts, and its bases. 12 The ark with its poles, the atonement cover, and the curtain to shield it. 13 The table with its poles and all its utensils, and the bread of the Presence. 14 The lampstand for light with its utensils and lamps, and the oil for the light. 15 The altar of incense with its poles, the anointing oil, the fragrant incense, and the curtain for the entrance to the tabernacle. 16 The altar of burnt offering with its bronze grate, its poles, and all its utensils; the basin with its stand. 17 The curtains of the courtyard with its posts and bases, and the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard. 18 The tent pegs for the tabernacle and the courtyard, along with their ropes. 19 The finely woven garments for ministering in the holy place, the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments for his sons to serve as priests. 20 Then the entire assembly of the Israelites left Moses' presence. 21 Everyone whose heart was stirred and whose spirit was willing came and brought their offering to the LORD for the work on the tent of meeting, for all its service, and for the sacred garments. 22 Both men and women, all who were willinghearted, brought brooches, earrings, rings, ornaments, and all kinds of gold items—each person gave an offering of gold to the LORD. 23 Everyone who had materials with them, including blue, purple, crimson yarn, fine linen, goat hair, and rams' skins dyed red or fine leather, brought them. 24 All those who could make a contribution of silver or bronze brought it as an offering to the LORD, and everyone who had acacia wood suitable for work brought it. 25 Every skilled woman spun thread with her hands and brought what she had spun—blue, purple, crimson yarn, and fine linen. 26 All the women whose hearts were stirred with skill spun goat hair. 27 The leaders brought onyx stones and other gemstones to be set in the ephod and the breastpiece. 28 They also brought spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense. 29 All the men and women whose hearts were willing to bring offerings for all the work the LORD had commanded through Moses brought them as a freewill offering to the LORD.
• Num 7:3-9 : 3 They brought their offerings before the LORD: six covered carts and twelve oxen – a cart was given for every two leaders and an ox for each leader. They presented them in front of the tabernacle. 4 The LORD said to Moses, 5 “Accept these from them so that they may be used for the work of the Tent of Meeting. Assign them to the Levites according to their roles of service.” 6 Moses took the carts and oxen and gave them to the Levites. 7 Two carts and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, in keeping with their service duties. 8 Four carts and eight oxen he gave to the sons of Merari, according to their service, under the supervision of Ithamar, son of Aaron the priest. 9 But to the sons of Kohath, he did not give anything because their service involved carrying the holy objects on their shoulders. 10 The leaders brought their offerings for the dedication of the altar on the day it was anointed. The leaders presented their offerings in front of the altar. 11 The LORD said to Moses, “Let one leader each day present his offering for the dedication of the altar.” 12 The one who presented his offering on the first day was Nahshon, son of Amminadab, from the tribe of Judah. 13 His offering was one silver dish weighing 130 shekels and one silver basin weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering. 14 One golden dish weighing 10 shekels, filled with incense. 15 One young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering. 16 One male goat for a sin offering. 17 For the sacrifice of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five year-old lambs. This was the offering of Nahshon, son of Amminadab. 18 On the second day, Nethanel, son of Zuar, the leader of Issachar, brought his offering. 19 He presented as his offering: one silver dish weighing 130 shekels and one silver basin weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering. 20 One golden dish weighing 10 shekels, filled with incense. 21 One young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering. 22 One male goat for a sin offering. 23 For the sacrifice of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five year-old lambs. This was the offering of Nethanel, son of Zuar. 24 On the third day, Eliab, son of Helon, the leader of Zebulun, brought his offering. 25 He presented as his offering: one silver dish weighing 130 shekels and one silver basin weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering. 26 One golden dish weighing 10 shekels, filled with incense. 27 One young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering. 28 One male goat for a sin offering. 29 For the sacrifice of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five year-old lambs. This was the offering of Eliab, son of Helon. 30 On the fourth day, Elizur, son of Shedeur, the leader of Reuben, brought his offering. 31 His offering was one silver dish weighing 130 shekels and one silver basin weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering. 32 One golden dish weighing 10 shekels, filled with incense. 33 One young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering. 34 One male goat for a sin offering. 35 For the sacrifice of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five year-old lambs. This was the offering of Elizur, son of Shedeur. 36 On the fifth day, Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, brought his offering. 37 His offering was one silver dish weighing 130 shekels and one silver basin weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering. 38 One golden dish weighing 10 shekels, filled with incense. 39 One young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering. 40 One male goat for a sin offering. 41 For the sacrifice of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five year-old lambs. This was the offering of Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai. 42 On the sixth day, Eliasaph, son of Deuel, the leader of the Gadites, brought his offering. 43 His offering was one silver dish weighing 130 shekels and one silver basin weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering. 44 One golden dish weighing 10 shekels, filled with incense. 45 One young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering. 46 One male goat for a sin offering. 47 For the sacrifice of fellowship offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old lambs. This was the offering of Eliasaph, son of Deuel. 48 On the seventh day, it was Elishama, son of Ammihud, the leader of the tribe of Ephraim, who brought his offering. 49 His offering was one silver dish weighing 130 shekels and one silver basin weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering. 50 One golden dish weighing 10 shekels, filled with incense. 51 One young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering. 52 One male goat for a sin offering. 53 For the sacrifice of fellowship offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old lambs. This was the offering of Elishama, son of Ammihud. 54 On the eighth day, it was Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur, the leader of the tribe of Manasseh, who brought his offering. 55 His offering was one silver dish weighing 130 shekels and one silver basin weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering. 56 One golden dish weighing 10 shekels, filled with incense. 57 One young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering. 58 One male goat for a sin offering. 59 For the sacrifice of fellowship offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old lambs. This was the offering of Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur. 60 On the ninth day, it was Abidan, son of Gideoni, the leader of the tribe of Benjamin, who brought his offering. 61 His offering was one silver dish weighing 130 shekels and one silver basin weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering. 62 One golden dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense. 63 One young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering. 64 One male goat for a sin offering. 65 For the sacrifice of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five year-old lambs. This was the offering of Abidan, son of Gideoni. 66 On the tenth day, the leader of the sons of Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, brought his offering. 67 His offering was one silver dish weighing 130 shekels and one silver basin weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering. 68 One golden dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense. 69 One young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering. 70 One male goat for a sin offering. 71 For the sacrifice of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five year-old lambs. This was the offering of Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai. 72 On the eleventh day, the leader of the sons of Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran, brought his offering. 73 His offering was one silver dish weighing 130 shekels and one silver basin weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering. 74 One golden dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense. 75 One young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering. 76 One male goat for a sin offering. 77 For the sacrifice of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five year-old lambs. This was the offering of Pagiel son of Ocran. 78 On the twelfth day, the leader of the sons of Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan, brought his offering. 79 His offering was one silver dish weighing 130 shekels and one silver basin weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering. 80 One golden dish filled with incense, weighing ten shekels according to the sanctuary shekel. 81 One young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering. 82 One male goat for a sin offering. 83 For the sacrifice of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five year-old lambs. This was the offering of Ahira, son of Enan. 84 This was the dedication offering for the altar on the day it was anointed, presented by the leaders of Israel: twelve silver dishes, twelve silver basins, and twelve golden dishes. 85 Each silver dish weighed 130 shekels, and each silver basin weighed 70 shekels, all according to the sanctuary shekel. The total amount of silver of the vessels was 2,400 shekels according to the sanctuary shekel. 86 The twelve golden dishes filled with incense each weighed ten shekels according to the sanctuary shekel, for a total of 120 shekels of gold. 87 The total offerings for burnt offerings included twelve bulls, twelve rams, and twelve yearling male lambs along with their grain offerings, and twelve male goats as sin offerings. 88 The sacrifice of peace offerings included twenty-four bulls, sixty rams, sixty male goats, and sixty yearling lambs. These were the dedication offerings for the altar after it was anointed.
• Num 18:24 : 24 For I have given the Levites the tithes that the Israelites present as a contribution to the LORD as their inheritance. That is why I told them they shall have no inheritance among the Israelites.
• Deut 16:16-17 : 16 Three times a year all your males are to appear before the Lord your God at the place He will choose: during the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the Festival of Weeks, and the Festival of Tabernacles. No one is to appear before the Lord empty-handed. 17 Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you.
• Judg 5:9 : 9 My heart is with Israel’s commanders, with the willing volunteers among the people. Praise the Lord!
• 2 Cor 8:11-12 : 11 Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means. 12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.