Exodus 31:5
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New International Version (©2011)
to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts.

New Living Translation (©2007)
He is skilled in engraving and mounting gemstones and in carving wood. He is a master at every craft!

English Standard Version (©2001)
in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, to work in every craft.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
and in the cutting of stones for settings, and in the carving of wood, that he may work in all kinds of craftsmanship.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
to cut gemstones for mounting, and to carve wood for work in every craft.

International Standard Version (©2012)
and for cutting stones to set them, for carving wood, and for doing all kinds of craftsmanship.

NET Bible (©2006)
and with cutting and setting stone, and with cutting wood, to work in all kinds of craftsmanship.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
He knows how to cut and set stones and how to work with wood. He's an expert in all trades.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.

American King James Version
And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.

American Standard Version
and in cutting of stones for setting, and in carving of wood, to work in all manner of workmanship.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Of marble, and precious stones, and variety of wood.

Darby Bible Translation
and in cutting of stones, for setting, and for carving of timber to work in all manner of work.

English Revised Version
and in cutting of stones for setting, and in carving of wood, to work in all manner of workmanship.

Webster's Bible Translation
And in cutting of stones to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.

World English Bible
and in cutting of stones for setting, and in carving of wood, to work in all kinds of workmanship.

Young's Literal Translation
and in graving of stone for settings, and in graving of wood to work in all work.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

31:1-11 The Israelites, who had been masons and bricklayers in Egypt, were not qualified for curious workmanship; but the Spirit who gave the apostles utterance in divers tongues, miraculously gave Bezaleel and Aholiab the skill that was wanting. The honour which comes from God, is always attended with a work to be done; to be employed for God is high honour. Those whom God calls to any service, he will find or make fit for it. The Lord gives different gifts to different persons; let each mind his proper work, diligently remembering that whatever wisdom any one possesses, the Lord put it in the heart, to do his commandments.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 5. - In cutting of stones - i.e., "in Genesis-curling." The fabric of the tabernacle was entirely of metal, cloth, and wood. In carving of timber. Rather "cutting." The word is the same as that used of the stones. And no ornamental "carving" of the woodwork was prescribed.

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And in cutting of stones to set them,.... Not of marble stones, or of any common stones used in building, and the cutting and hewing of them to be laid therein, for of those there was no use in the tabernacle; but of precious stones, and the cutting of them, and setting of them in their ouches or enclosures, as the onyx stones on the shoulders of the high priest, and the twelve precious stones in his breastplate: Bezaleel was taught by the Spirit of God the art of jewelling, and instructed others in it:

and in carving of timber; or rather, "in cutting timber" (o); for it is the same word as before, for we have no account of any carved work in the tabernacle; and therefore this must design the work of carpenters and joiners in cutting the shittim wood, making planks and boards of it, and of them the sides of the tabernacle, jointed into sockets; the ark of the testimony, the shewbread table, and altar of incense, which were of timber, and the workmanship of such persons:

to work in all manner of workmanship; in all other manufactories; as spinning, weaving, embroidery, dying various colours, compounding ointment, perfume, &c.

(o) "in fabrefactione ligni", Montanus; so Tigurine version.

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Bezaleel and Oholiab the Craftsmen
…4To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, 5And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship. 6And I, behold, I 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 you; …

Exodus 31:4 to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze,
Exodus 31:6 Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, to help him. Also I have given ability to all the skilled workers to make everything I have commanded you: