Exodus 31:12 cpdv — And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: "

— Exodus 31:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 31 — Context

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and of holocaust and all their vessels, the washtub with its base,

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the holy vestments for the ministry of Aaron the priest, and for his sons, so that they may execute their office of sacred rites,

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the oil of unction, and the incense of aromatics in the Sanctuary. All the things that I have instructed you, they shall make.”

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And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

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“Speak to the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: See that you keep my Sabbath. For it is a sign between me and you among your generations, so that you may know that I am the Lord, who sanctifies you.

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Keep my Sabbath, for it is holy to you. Whoever will have polluted it, shall die a death. Whoever will have done any work in it, his soul shall perish from the midst of his people.

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For six days you shall do work. On the seventh day, it is the Sabbath, a rest sanctified by the Lord. All who will have done work on this day shall die.

Exodus 31:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 31:12 say?
Exodus 31:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: ”
Where is Exodus 31:12 in the Bible?
Exodus 31:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 31, verse 12.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 31:12.
What translation should I read Exodus 31:12 in?
Exodus 31:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 31:12?
Exodus 31:12 reads (CPDV): “And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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