Exodus 31

Bezalel and Oholiab 1-5 Godspoke to Moses: “See what I’ve done; I’ve personally chosen Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur of the tribe of Judah. I’ve filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him skill and know-how and expertise in every kind of craft to create designs and work in gold, silver, and […]

Exodus 32

“Make Gods for Us” 1 When the people realized that Moses was taking forever in coming down off the mountain, they rallied around Aaron and said, “Do something. Make gods for us who will lead us. That Moses, the man who got us out of Egypt—who knows what’s happened to him?” 2-4 So Aaron told […]

Exodus 33

1-3 Godsaid to Moses: “Now go. Get on your way from here, you and the people you brought up from the land of Egypt. Head for the land which I promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying ‘I will give it to your descendants.’ I will send an angel ahead of you and I’ll drive […]

Exodus 34

1-3 Godspoke to Moses: “Cut out two tablets of stone just like the originals and engrave on them the words that were on the original tablets you smashed. Be ready in the morning to climb Mount Sinai and get set to meet me on top of the mountain. Not a soul is to go with […]

Exodus 35

Building the Place of Worship 1 Moses spoke to the entire congregation of Israel, saying, “These are the things thatGodhas commanded you to do: 2-3 “Work six days, but the seventh day will be a holy rest day,God’s holy rest day. Anyone who works on this day must be put to death. Don’t light any […]

Exodus 36

1 “Bezalel and Oholiab, along with everyone whomGodhas given the skill and know-how for making everything involved in the worship of the Sanctuary as commanded byGod, are to start to work.” 2-3 Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab along with all whomGodhad gifted with the ability to work skillfully with their hands. The men were eager […]

Exodus 37

The Chest 1-5 Bezalel made the Chest using acacia wood: He made it three and three-quarters feet long and two and a quarter feet wide and deep. He covered it inside and out with a veneer of pure gold and made a molding of gold all around it. He cast four gold rings and attached […]

Exodus 38

The Altar of Whole-Burnt-Offering 1-7 He made the Altar of Whole-Burnt-Offering from acacia wood. He made it seven and a half feet square and four and a half feet high. He made horns at each of the four corners. The horns were made of one piece with the Altar and covered with a veneer of […]

Exodus 39

1 Vestments. Using the blue, purple, and scarlet fabrics, they made the woven vestments for ministering in the Sanctuary. Also they made the sacred vestments for Aaron, asGodhad commanded Moses. 2-5 Ephod. They made the Ephod using gold and blue, purple, and scarlet fabrics and finely twisted linen. They hammered out gold leaf and sliced […]

Exodus 40

“Moses Finished the Work” 1-3 Godspoke to Moses: “On the first day of the first month, set up The Dwelling, the Tent of Meeting. Place the Chest of The Testimony in it and screen the Chest with the curtain. 4 “Bring in the Table and set it, arranging its Lampstand and lamps. 5 “Place the […]