Exodus 31:12 nasb — The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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"The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,"

— Exodus 31:12, NASB

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Exodus 31 — Context

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the altar of burnt offering also with all its utensils, and the laver and its stand,

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the woven garments as well, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, with which to carry on their priesthood;

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the anointing oil also, and the fragrant incense for the holy place, they are to make them according to all that I have commanded you."

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The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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"But as for you, speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'You shall surely observe My sabbaths; for this is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I am the LORD who sanctifies you.

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'Therefore you are to observe the sabbath, for it is holy to you. Everyone who profanes it shall surely be put to death; for whoever does any work on it, that person shall be cut off from among his people.

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'For six days work may be done, but on the seventh day there is a sabbath of complete rest, holy to the LORD; whoever does any work on the sabbath day shall surely be put to death.

Exodus 31:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 31:12 say?
Exodus 31:12 in the NASB reads: “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 (NASB): “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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