Bible dictionary for children
Offering
An offering is a gift brought for worship or service.
In simple words
What does it mean?
An offering is a gift brought for worship or service. Different offerings in the Bible have different purposes.
Exodus describes people bringing willing gifts for the tabernacle's work. Materials and skills both contribute to the shared task.
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What useful gift could someone offer besides money?
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The People Build the Tabernacle
Exodus 35:4–38:20; Exodus 39:1–43
Israel brought willing offerings and skilled work so the tabernacle could be made as Yahweh had commanded.
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Related reading: Exodus 35:5
‘Take from among you an offering to Yahweh. Whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it as Yahweh’s offering: gold, silver, bronze,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
