Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts. New Living Translation He is skilled in engraving and mounting gemstones and in carving wood. He is a master at every craft! English Standard Version in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, to work in every craft. Berean Standard Bible to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft. King James Bible And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship. New King James Version in cutting jewels for setting, in carving wood, and to work in all manner of workmanship. New American Standard Bible and in the cutting of stones for settings, and in the carving of wood, so that he may work in all kinds of craftsmanship. NASB 1995 and in the cutting of stones for settings, and in the carving of wood, that he may work in all kinds of craftsmanship. NASB 1977 and in the cutting of stones for settings, and in the carving of wood, that he may work in all kinds of craftsmanship. Legacy Standard Bible and in the cutting of stones for settings, and in the carving of wood, in order for him to work in all kinds of craftsmanship. Amplified Bible and in the cutting of stones for settings, and in the carving of wood, to work in all kinds of craftsmanship. Christian Standard Bible to cut gemstones for mounting, and to carve wood for work in every craft. Holman Christian Standard Bible to cut gemstones for mounting, and to carve wood for work in every craft. American Standard Version and in cutting of stones for setting, and in carving of wood, to work in all manner of workmanship. English Revised Version and in cutting of stones for setting, and in carving of wood, to work in all manner of workmanship. GOD'S WORD® Translation He knows how to cut and set stones and how to work with wood. He's an expert in all trades. Good News Translation for cutting jewels to be set; for carving wood; and for every other kind of artistic work. International Standard Version and for cutting stones to set them, for carving wood, and for doing all kinds of craftsmanship. Majority Standard Bible to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft. NET Bible and with cutting and setting stone, and with cutting wood, to work in all kinds of craftsmanship. New Heart English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand in a carving of stone for settings, and in a carving of wood to work in all work. Young's Literal Translation and in graving of stone for settings, and in graving of wood to work in all work. Smith's Literal Translation And in graving stone for filling up, and in graving wood, to work in all work. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOf marble, and precious stones, and variety of wood. Catholic Public Domain Version from marble, and precious stones, and various woods. New American Bible in cutting and mounting precious stones, in carving wood, and in every other craft. New Revised Standard Version in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, in every kind of craft. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd in the art of cutting of stones to be set and in the carving of timber and in all manner of workmanship. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated To teach workmanship to work in gold and in silver and in brass, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and in cutting of stones for setting, and in carving of wood, to work in all manner of workmanship. Brenton Septuagint Translation and works in stone, and for artificers' work in wood, to work at all works. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bezalel and Oholiab the Craftsmen…4to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, 5to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft. 6Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you:… Cross References 1 Kings 7:14 He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. 2 Chronicles 2:14 He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David. Isaiah 28:24-29 Does the plowman plow for planting every day? Does he continuously loosen and harrow the soil? / When he has leveled its surface, does he not sow caraway and scatter cumin? He plants wheat in rows and barley in plots, and rye within its border. / For his God instructs and teaches him properly. ... 1 Chronicles 22:15-16 You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work— / in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.” 1 Kings 6:7 The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built. 2 Chronicles 3:6 He adorned the temple with precious stones for beauty, and its gold was from Parvaim. 1 Kings 10:22 For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. 2 Chronicles 9:10-11 (The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. / The king made the algum wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king’s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had anything like them been seen in the land of Judah.) Proverbs 8:12 I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. Isaiah 44:12-13 The blacksmith takes a tool and labors over the coals; he fashions an idol with hammers and forges it with his strong arms. Yet he grows hungry and loses his strength; he fails to drink water and grows faint. / The woodworker extends a measuring line; he marks it out with a stylus; he shapes it with chisels and outlines it with a compass. He fashions it in the likeness of man, like man in all his glory, that it may dwell in a shrine. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. ... Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 1 Peter 4:10-11 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. Romans 12:6-8 We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Treasury of Scripture And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship. Exodus 28:9-21 And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel: … Jump to Previous Carving Craft Craftsmanship Cut Cutting Engage Form Graving Kinds Manner Setting Settings Stone Stones Timber Wood Woodwork Work WorkmanshipJump to Next Carving Craft Craftsmanship Cut Cutting Engage Form Graving Kinds Manner Setting Settings Stone Stones Timber Wood Woodwork Work WorkmanshipExodus 31 1. Bezaleel and Aholiah are appointed for the work of the tabernacle12. The observation of the Sabbath is again commanded 18. Moses receives the two tablets to cut gemstones for settings This phrase highlights the skill and precision required in the ancient art of gemstone cutting. The Hebrew word for "cut" here is "ḥāraš," which implies engraving or crafting with expertise. In the context of the tabernacle, gemstones were not merely decorative; they held significant symbolic meaning, representing the tribes of Israel on the high priest's breastplate (Exodus 28:17-21). The meticulous work of cutting gemstones reflects the divine order and beauty that God desired for His dwelling place among His people. Historically, the art of gemstone cutting was a highly specialized skill, indicating that God endowed Bezalel with extraordinary talent and wisdom to fulfill this sacred task. and to carve wood so that he may be a master of every craft Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew to cutוּבַחֲרֹ֥שֶׁת (ū·ḇa·ḥă·rō·šeṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2799: A carving, skillful working gemstones אֶ֛בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone for settings, לְמַלֹּ֖את (lə·mal·lōṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of and to carve וּבַחֲרֹ֣שֶׁת (ū·ḇa·ḥă·rō·šeṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2799: A carving, skillful working wood, עֵ֑ץ (‘êṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood so that he may be a master לַעֲשׂ֖וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make of every בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every craft. מְלָאכָֽה׃ (mə·lā·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property Links Exodus 31:5 NIVExodus 31:5 NLT Exodus 31:5 ESV Exodus 31:5 NASB Exodus 31:5 KJV Exodus 31:5 BibleApps.com Exodus 31:5 Biblia Paralela Exodus 31:5 Chinese Bible Exodus 31:5 French Bible Exodus 31:5 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 31:5 And in cutting of stones for setting (Exo. 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