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Exodus 31 Summary
Craftsmen Appointed and Sabbath Commanded
The LORD tells Moses that He has specifically called Bezaleel of the tribe of Judah, filling him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, understanding, and all manner of craftsmanship, and has appointed Aholiab of the tribe of Dan alongside him, together with all the skilled workers needed to construct the tabernacle, its furnishings, the priestly garments, the anointing oil, and the sacred incense. God then solemnly commands Moses to instruct the children of Israel to keep the Sabbath, declaring it a perpetual sign of the covenant between Him and Israel, grounded in His own rest on the seventh day of creation, and prescribing death for any who profane it. The chapter closes with God giving Moses the two stone tables of testimony, written by the finger of God, upon the conclusion of their meeting on Mount Sinai.
Key themes
Key verses
Exodus 31:2
“See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:”
Exodus 31:3
“And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,”
Exodus 31:13
“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.”
Exodus 31:18
“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.”
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