Exodus 35:26

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

ልባ​ቸ​ውም በጥ​በብ ያስ​ነ​ሣ​ቸው ሴቶች ሁሉ የፍ​የ​ልን ጠጕር ፈተሉ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Exodus 35:26 talks about women who were skilled at spinning goats' hair to make fabric. They did this because their hearts were stirred by wisdom, showing their dedication and skill.

Explained for Children

Imagine a group of girls who are really good at making yarn from fluffy goat hair. They do this because they are smart and love to help make things. Just like you might love to help your mom or dad with something special, these women loved to make fabric for the special tent where God's presence lived.

Historical Background

This passage was written by Moses around 1250 BCE. It describes the building of the tabernacle, a portable worship site for the Israelites. The women mentioned here were part of a larger effort to create materials needed for this sacred space.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can encourage us to use our talents and skills to contribute to important projects, whether in our homes, workplaces, or communities. For example, if you have a special talent for organizing events, consider using that to help plan a charity event.

Topics

• wisdom
• service
• talents
• community
• crafts
• faith

Related Verses

• Exodus 35:22
• Exodus 36:8
• Proverbs 31:19
• 1 Corinthians 12:4
• Romans 12:6

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'stirred them up in wisdom' mean?

It means the women were inspired by a special kind of wisdom that motivated them to use their skills in spinning goats' hair to contribute to the tabernacle project.

Why goats' hair?

Goats' hair was used to make a durable and protective material for the tent coverings of the tabernacle, as it was strong and could withstand harsh weather conditions.

How does this verse apply to modern-day work?

It shows that using our God-given talents to serve a greater purpose is valuable and meaningful, encouraging us to use our skills to contribute positively to our communities.

What can we learn about community from this verse?

This verse teaches us about the importance of working together in a community, using individual skills to achieve a common goal, much like the women spinning goats' hair for the tabernacle.