Exodus 31

Exodus 31

The Lord Chooses Bezalel and Oholiab

(Exodus 35.30—36.1)

1The Lord said to Moses:

2I have chosen Bezalel from the Judah tribe to make the sacred tent and its furnishings.[#31.2 Hebrew “Bezalel, son of Uri and grandson of Hur.”]

3-4-5Not only have I filled him with my Spirit, but I have given him wisdom and made him a skilled craftsman who can create objects of art with gold, silver, bronze, precious stones, and wood.

6I have appointed Oholiab from the tribe of Dan to work with him, and I have also given skills to those who will help them make everything exactly as I have commanded you:[#31.6 Hebrew “Oholiab son of Ahisamach.”]

7-8-9-10-11the sacred tent with its furnishings, the sacred chest with its place of mercy, the table with all that is on it, the lamp with its equipment, the incense altar, the altar for sacrifices with its equipment, the bronze bowl with its stand, the beautiful priestly clothes for Aaron and his sons, the oil for dedication and ordination services, and the sweet-smelling incense for the holy place.

Laws for the Sabbath

12-13Moses told the Israelites that the Lord had said:

18When God had finished speaking to Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave him the two flat stones on which he had written all his laws with his own hand.

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