Exodus 31:7
New International Version
the tent of meeting, the ark of the covenant law with the atonement cover on it, and all the other furnishings of the tent—

New Living Translation
the Tabernacle; the Ark of the Covenant; the Ark’s cover—the place of atonement; all the furnishings of the Tabernacle;

English Standard Version
the tent of meeting, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that is on it, and all the furnishings of the tent,

Berean Standard Bible
the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony and the mercy seat upon it, and all the other furnishings of the tent—

King James Bible
The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the tabernacle,

New King James Version
the tabernacle of meeting, the ark of the Testimony and the mercy seat that is on it, and all the furniture of the tabernacle—

New American Standard Bible
the tent of meeting, the ark of testimony, the atoning cover that is on it, and all the furniture of the tent,

NASB 1995
the tent of meeting, and the ark of testimony, and the mercy seat upon it, and all the furniture of the tent,

NASB 1977
the tent of meeting, and the ark of testimony, and the mercy seat upon it, and all the furniture of the tent,

Legacy Standard Bible
the tent of meeting, and the ark of testimony, and the mercy seat upon it, and all the furniture of the tent,

Amplified Bible
the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony, the mercy seat that is upon it, all the furnishings of the tent—

Christian Standard Bible
the tent of meeting, the ark of the testimony, the mercy seat that is on top of it, and all the other furnishings of the tent —

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the tent of meeting, the ark of the testimony, the mercy seat that is on top of it, and all the other furnishings of the tent—

American Standard Version
the tent of meeting, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy-seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the Tent,

English Revised Version
the tent of meeting, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy-seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the Tent;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the tent of meeting, the ark containing the words of my promise with the throne of mercy on it, and all the [other] furnishings for the tent,

Good News Translation
the Tent of my presence, the Covenant Box and its lid, all the furnishings of the Tent,

International Standard Version
including the Tent of Meeting, the Ark of the Testimony, the Mercy Seat that is on it, all the furnishings of the tent—

Majority Standard Bible
the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony and the mercy seat upon it, and all the other furnishings of the tent?

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

New Heart English Bible
the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the testimony, the mercy seat that is on it, all the furniture of the Tent,

Webster's Bible Translation
The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy-seat that is upon it, and all the furniture of the tabernacle,

World English Bible
the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the covenant, the mercy seat that is on it, all the furniture of the Tent,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The Tent of Meeting, and the Ark of Testimony, and the propitiatory covering which [is] on it, and all the vessels of the tent,

Young's Literal Translation
The tent of meeting, and the ark of testimony, and the mercy-seat which is on it, and all the vessels of the tent,

Smith's Literal Translation
The tent of appointment, and the ark of testimony, and the cover which is upon it, and all the vessels of the tent,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The tabernacle of the covenant, and the ark of the testimony, and the propitiatory that is over it, and all the vessels of the tabernacle,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the tabernacle of the covenant, and the ark of the testimony, and the propitiatory which is over it, and all the vessels of the tabernacle,

New American Bible
the tent of meeting, the ark of the covenant with its cover, all the furnishings of the tent,

New Revised Standard Version
the tent of meeting, and the ark of the covenant, and the mercy seat that is on it, and all the furnishings of the tent,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the vessels of the tabernacle,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I, behold, I have given with him Elihab, son of Akhismak, from the tribe of Dan and I have put into the heart of all the wise ones a heart of wisdom and to do everything that I ordered you;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the tent of meeting, and the ark of the testimony, and the ark-cover that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the Tent;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the tabernacle of witness, and the ark of the covenant, and the propitiatory that is upon it, and the furniture of the tabernacle,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Bezalel and Oholiab the Craftsmen
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: 7 the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony and the mercy seat upon it, and all the other furnishings of the tent— 8the table with its utensils, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar of incense,…

Cross References
Exodus 25:8-9
And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. / You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.

Exodus 26:1-37
“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. / Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide—all curtains the same size. / Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. ...

Exodus 27:1-8
“You are to build an altar of acacia wood. The altar must be square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high. / Make a horn on each of its four corners, so that the horns are of one piece, and overlay it with bronze. / Make all its utensils of bronze—its pots for removing ashes, its shovels, its sprinkling bowls, its meat forks, and its firepans. ...

Exodus 30:1-10
“You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense. / It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. / Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. ...

Exodus 35:11-19
the tabernacle with its tent and covering, its clasps and frames, its crossbars, posts, and bases; / the ark with its poles and mercy seat, and the veil to shield it; / the table with its poles, all its utensils, and the Bread of the Presence; ...

Exodus 36:8-38
All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them. / Each curtain was twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide; all the curtains were the same size. / And he joined five of the curtains together, and the other five he joined as well. ...

Exodus 37:1-29
Bezalel went on to construct the ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. / He overlaid it with pure gold, both inside and out, and made a gold molding around it. / And he cast four gold rings for its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. ...

Exodus 38:1-8
Bezalel constructed the altar of burnt offering from acacia wood. It was square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high. / He made a horn at each of its four corners, so that the horns and altar were of one piece, and he overlaid the altar with bronze. / He made all the altar’s utensils of bronze—its pots, shovels, sprinkling bowls, meat forks, and firepans. ...

Exodus 39:32-43
So all the work for the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, was completed. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. / Then they brought the tabernacle to Moses: the tent with all its furnishings, its clasps, its frames, its crossbars, and its posts and bases; / the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering of fine leather, and the veil of the covering; ...

Exodus 40:1-33
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting. / Put the ark of the Testimony in it and screen off the ark with the veil. ...

Hebrews 8:5
The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”

Hebrews 9:1-5
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...

Hebrews 9:11-12
But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.

Hebrews 9:23-24
So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.

Revelation 11:19
Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.


Treasury of Scripture

The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the tabernacle,

tabernacle

Exodus 26:1
Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them.

Exodus 27:9-19
And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side: …

Exodus 36:8-38
And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle made ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work made he them…

ark

Exodus 25:10-22
And they shall make an ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof…

Exodus 37:1-9
And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it: …

furniture.

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Exodus 31
1. Bezaleel and Aholiah are appointed for the work of the tabernacle
12. The observation of the Sabbath is again commanded
18. Moses receives the two tablets














the Tent of Meeting
The "Tent of Meeting" refers to the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness. In Hebrew, it is known as "Ohel Mo'ed," which signifies a place of divine appointment. This tent was central to the Israelites' worship and symbolized God's presence with His people. Historically, it served as a precursor to the more permanent Temple in Jerusalem. Theologically, it represents the idea that God desires to dwell among His people, a theme that finds its ultimate fulfillment in the New Testament with the coming of Jesus Christ, who "tabernacled" among us (John 1:14).

the ark of the covenant
The "ark of the covenant" was a sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, Aaron's rod, and a pot of manna. In Hebrew, it is "Aron HaBrit," which means "chest of the covenant." The ark symbolized God's covenant with Israel and His throne on earth. It was the most sacred object in the Tent of Meeting, housed in the Holy of Holies. The ark's presence assured the Israelites of God's guidance and protection. Spiritually, it points to Jesus Christ, who is the fulfillment of the law and the embodiment of God's covenant with humanity.

with the atonement cover
The "atonement cover," also known as the "mercy seat," was the lid of the ark of the covenant. In Hebrew, it is "Kapporet," derived from the root "kaphar," meaning "to cover" or "to atone." This cover was where the high priest would sprinkle the blood of the sacrifice on the Day of Atonement, symbolizing the atonement of the people's sins. It represents God's mercy and forgiveness, foreshadowing the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ through His sacrificial death on the cross.

and all its furnishings
The phrase "and all its furnishings" refers to the various items used in the service of the Tent of Meeting, including the table of showbread, the golden lampstand, and the altar of incense. Each piece had specific instructions and symbolic meanings, pointing to different aspects of worship and the nature of God. These furnishings highlight the order and holiness required in approaching God, reminding believers of the reverence due to Him. They also prefigure the spiritual truths fulfilled in Christ, who is the bread of life, the light of the world, and our intercessor before the Father.

(7-11) The enumeration of the holy objects follows the order of the instructions given concerning them (Exodus 25-30), except that the tabernacle itself is placed first, and the altar of incense mentioned in its natural position, together with the table of shewbread and the golden candlestick (Exodus 31:8).

Verse 7-11 contain an enumeration of the various works already commanded to be made The same order is observed, except that here the tabernacle itself is placed first, and the altar of incense takes its natural position next to the candlestick.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the Tent
אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 168: A tent

of Meeting,
מוֹעֵ֗ד (mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting

the Ark
הָֽאָרֹן֙ (hā·’ā·rōn)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 727: A chest, ark

of the Testimony
לָֽעֵדֻ֔ת (lā·‘ê·ḏuṯ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5715: Testimony

and
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

the mercy seat
הַכַּפֹּ֖רֶת (hak·kap·pō·reṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3727: Propitiatory

upon it,
עָלָ֑יו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

and all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the other furnishings
כְּלֵ֥י (kə·lê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

of the tent—
הָאֹֽהֶל׃ (hā·’ō·hel)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 168: A tent


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