Thematic Bible




Exodus 31:1 (show verse)

The Lord also spoke to Moses:

Exodus 31:2 (show verse)

“Look, I have appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

Exodus 31:3 (show verse)

I have filled him with God’s Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every craft

Exodus 31:4 (show verse)

to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,

Exodus 31:5 (show verse)

to cut gemstones for mounting, and to carve wood for work in every craft.

Exodus 31:6 (show verse)

I have also selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be with him. I have placed wisdom within every skilled craftsman in order to make all that I have commanded you:

Exodus 31:7 (show verse)

the tent of meeting, the ark of the testimony, the mercy seat that is on top of it, and all the other furnishings of the tent

Exodus 31:8 (show verse)

the table with its utensils, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar of incense,

Exodus 31:9 (show verse)

the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, the basin with its stand—

Exodus 31:10 (show verse)

the specially woven garments, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests,

Exodus 31:11 (show verse)

the anointing oil, and the fragrant incense for the sanctuary. They must make them according to all that I have commanded you.”

Exodus 31:12 (show verse)

The Lord said to Moses:

Exodus 31:13 (show verse)

“Tell the Israelites: You must observe My Sabbaths, for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, so that you will know that I am Yahweh who sets you apart.

Exodus 31:14 (show verse)

Observe the Sabbath, for it is holy to you. Whoever profanes it must be put to death. If anyone does work on it, that person must be cut off from his people.

Exodus 31:15 (show verse)

Work may be done for six days, but on the seventh day there must be a Sabbath of complete rest, dedicated to the Lord. Anyone who does work on the Sabbath day must be put to death.

Exodus 31:16 (show verse)

The Israelites must observe the Sabbath, celebrating it throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant.

Exodus 31:17 (show verse)

It is a sign forever between Me and the Israelites, for in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, but on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed.”

Exodus 31:18 (show verse)

When He finished speaking with Moses on Mount Sinai, He gave him the two tablets of the testimony, stone tablets inscribed by the finger of God.