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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.

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A Wise and Willing Heart

Commentators explain that being "wise-hearted" refers to both practical skill and spiritual motivation. The women were not only skilled spinners but were considered wise because, as Matthew Henry notes, they applied their talents "heartily to the Lord." This shows that true wisdom involves using our God-given abilities for His purposes with a willing spirit.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 35:25

19th Century

Bishop

All the women that were wise-hearted — that is, “all who had sufficient skill.” Spinning was probably a very general accomplishmen…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 35:25

17th Century

Pastor

And all the women that were wise hearted
That were ingenious, and had a good hand at spinning particularly, these we…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 35:20–29

17th Century

Minister

Without a willing mind, costly offerings would be abhorred; with it, the smallest will be accepted. Our hearts are willing, when we cheerfully assi…