Exodus, 31

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Instructions for the Sabbath and for the craftsmen who will make the tabernacle and its furnishings.

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The Sabbath and the Tabernacle Furnishings

1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

2 See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

3 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

4 To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,

5 And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.

6 And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;

7 The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the tabernacle,

8 And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense,

9 And the altar of burnt offering with all his furniture, and the laver and his foot,

10 And the cloths of service, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office,

11 And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.

12 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

13 Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you.

14 Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.

15 Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death.

16 Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.

17 It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.

18 And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of communing with him upon mount Sinai, two tables of testimony, tables of stone, written with the finger of God.

Commentary

Exodus chapter 31 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Exodus, as it marks the end of the instructions for the building of the Tabernacle and the beginning of the actual construction. In this chapter, God calls upon Bezalel and Oholiab to lead the construction of the Tabernacle, and He gives them the wisdom and skill to do so. He also gives them the ability to teach others the skills they need to build the Tabernacle. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of the Sabbath, as God commands that the Israelites observe the Sabbath as a day of rest. This is significant because it shows that God values rest and worship, and that He wants His people to take time to rest and worship Him. Finally, the chapter ends with a reminder of the importance of following God's commands. God warns the Israelites that if they do not obey His commands, He will punish them. This serves as a reminder to the Israelites that they must obey God's commands in order to receive His blessings. Overall, Exodus chapter 31 is an important chapter in the book of Exodus, as it marks the end of the instructions for the building of the Tabernacle and the beginning of the actual construction. It also emphasizes the importance of the Sabbath and the need to obey God's commands.