Exodus 35:22

And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the Lord.

Cross-references

Exodus 35:21 introduces the willing-hearted people; verse 22 specifies the gold jewelry among their offerings.

Exodus 35:29 summarizes the freewill offering; verse 22 is a specific gift within that larger movement.

Exodus 32:3 Contrast

Exodus 32:3 records the same gold earrings given for idolatry, contrasting the holy offering here.

Exodus 38:24 Historical context

Exodus 38:24 totals the gold from the offerings — the same gold brought in verse 22 is now measured.

Exodus 11:2 Historical context

Exodus 11:2 records the command to collect gold from Egyptians — the very gold now willingly offered for the tabernacle.

Ezra 2:68 Parallel

Ezra 2:68 records freewill offerings for the rebuilt temple, directly paralleling the tabernacle donations.

Nehemiah 7:70-72 lists gold and silver offerings for the temple, paralleling the freewill gifts for the tabernacle.

Ezra 2:69 Parallel

Ezra 2:69 details the gold and silver given for the temple, similar to the precious metals offered here.

1 Chronicles 29:7 specifies the gold and silver given for the temple, continuing the theme of generous sanctuary gifts.

1 Chronicles 29:6 shows leaders offering gold for the temple, mirroring the freewill offerings for the tabernacle.

In 1 Timothy 2:9, women are warned against wearing gold for adornment, contrasting with the offering of gold jewelry for the tabernacle.

1 Peter 3:3 Contrast

In 1 Peter 3:3, outward adornment with gold is discouraged, opposing the donation of gold ornaments here.

2 Chronicles 24:9-14 describes a collection for temple repair, echoing the communal giving in Exodus.

Numbers 31:50 records a similar freewill offering of gold jewelry by the military officers after victory, echoing the pattern of giving to the Lord.

In Mark 12:41-44, the widow's offering of her all exemplifies the willing heart principle seen here.

Acts 5:4 Contrast

Acts 5:4 contrasts Ananias's deceitful heart with the honest, willing offerings of the Israelites here.

In 2 Corinthians 8:3, the Macedonians gave willingly beyond their ability, mirroring the freewill offerings of gold from willing hearts here.

In 2 Corinthians 8:12, willingness is accepted according to what one has, echoing the willing heart that brought gold here.

2 Kings 12:4 Related theme

In 2 Kings 12:4, heart-prompted offerings for temple repairs echo the willing heart principle here.

In Matthew 2:11, the Magi offer gold to Jesus — a parallel to the Israelites offering gold for God's dwelling place.

Isaiah 60:9 Parallel

Isaiah 60:9 prophesies gold being brought to glorify God's house, reflecting the voluntary offerings of gold here.