📖 Exodus — Chapter 31 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Exodus 31:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Exodus 31:2 See, RI have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:
Exodus 31:3 And I have Rfilled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
Exodus 31:4 RTo devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,
Exodus 31:5 And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.
Exodus 31:6 And I, behold, RI 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;
Exodus 31:7 The tabernacle of the congregation, and the Rark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the Tfurniture of the tabernacle,
Exodus 31:8 And Rthe table and his Tfurniture, and the pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense,
Exodus 31:9 And Rthe altar of burnt offering with all his Tfurniture, and the laver and his foot,
Exodus 31:10 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,
Exodus 31:11 And Rthe anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.
Exodus 31:12 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Exodus 31:13 Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, RVerily 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 31:14 Ye shall Rkeep 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.
Exodus 31:15 RSix days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, Tholy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death.
Exodus 31:16 Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for Ra perpetual covenant.
Exodus 31:17 It is Ra 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.
Exodus 31:18 And he Rgave 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.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Exodus 31:1–11 — Wisdom for the Work
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The LORD calls Bezaleel and gives him wisdom, understanding, and skill for the sanctuary work. Aholiab and other wise hearted workers share the task. Their gifts serve the pattern God has already commanded, including the furnishings, garments, oil, and incense.
Key Truth: God equips people to serve, and their work follows his instructions.
Check What You Remember
1. Who was called by name to lead this skilled work? (Exodus 31:2)
Find it in Exodus 31:2 (KJV).
2. Who was given to work with him? (Exodus 31:6)
Find it in Exodus 31:6 (KJV).
3. From which tribe was Aholiab? (Exodus 31:6)
Find it in Exodus 31:6 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Exodus 31:12–17 — The Sabbath Sign
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The LORD again commands Israel to keep the sabbath. It is a sign of his covenant with them and of his sanctifying work. Even the important sanctuary project does not remove the command to rest on the seventh day. The passage also states the severe covenant penalty for breaking it.
Key Truth: Israel's covenant responsibilities include holy rest as well as holy work.
Check What You Remember
1. On which day was the sabbath rest? (Exodus 31:15)
Find it in Exodus 31:15 (KJV).
2. How many days were allowed for work? (Exodus 31:15)
Find it in Exodus 31:15 (KJV).
3. What did the LORD make in six days? (Exodus 31:17)
Find it in Exodus 31:17 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Exodus 31:18 — The Tables of Testimony
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
At the end of the meeting on Sinai, God gives Moses two stone tables of testimony. The chapter emphasizes that they are written with the finger of God. The instructions Moses carries to Israel have divine authority.
Key Truth: The testimony given to Moses comes from God.
Check What You Remember
1. How many tables of testimony were given? (Exodus 31:18)
Find it in Exodus 31:18 (KJV).
2. What material were the tables made of? (Exodus 31:18)
Find it in Exodus 31:18 (KJV).
3. With whose finger were they written? (Exodus 31:18)
Find it in Exodus 31:18 (KJV).
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does Bezaleel’s calling relate skill to the work God commands?
2. How does provision for the work extend beyond Bezaleel alone?
3. What repeated condition governs the listed furnishings, garments, oil, and incense?
4. What does the sabbath sign make known about the LORD?
5. How does creation explain the pattern of work and sabbath rest?
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