Exodus 31:4 net — to make artistic designs for work with gold, with silver, and with bronze,

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"to make artistic designs for work with gold, with silver, and with bronze,"

— Exodus 31:4, NET Bible

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Exodus 31 — Context

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Willing Artisans The LORD spoke to Moses:

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“See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,

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and I have filled him with the Spirit of God in skill, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship,

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to make artistic designs for work with gold, with silver, and with bronze,

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and with cutting and setting stone, and with cutting wood, to work in all kinds of craftsmanship.

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Moreover, I have also given him Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, and I have given ability to all the specially skilled, that they may make everything I have commanded you:

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the tent of meeting, the ark of the testimony, the atonement lid that is on it, all the furnishings of the tent,

Exodus 31:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 31:4 say?
Exodus 31:4 in the NET Bible reads: “to make artistic designs for work with gold, with silver, and with bronze,”
Where is Exodus 31:4 in the Bible?
Exodus 31:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 31, verse 4.
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 31:4.
What translation should I read Exodus 31:4 in?
Exodus 31:4 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 31:4?
Exodus 31:4 reads (NET): “to make artistic designs for work with gold, with silver, and with bronze,” 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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