Exodus 31:1-11

Good News Translation

Craftsmen for the Tent of the Lord's Presence^(A)

31 The Lord said to Moses, ² “I have chosen Bezalel, the son of Uri and grandson of Hur, from the tribe of Judah, ³ and I have filled him with my power.^[a] I have given him understanding, skill, and ability for every kind of artistic work— ⁴ for planning skillful designs and working them in gold, silver, and bronze; ⁵ for cutting jewels to be set; for carving wood; and for every other kind of artistic work. ⁶ I have also selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, from the tribe of Dan, to work with him. I have also given great ability to all the other skilled workers, so that they can make everything I have commanded to be made: ⁷ the Tent of my presence, the Covenant Box and its lid, all the furnishings of the Tent, ⁸ the table and its equipment, the lampstand of pure gold and all its equipment, the altar for burning incense, ⁹ the altar for burnt offerings and all its equipment, the washbasin and its base, ¹⁰ the magnificent priestly garments for Aaron and his sons to use when they serve as priests, ¹¹ the anointing oil, and the sweet-smelling incense for the Holy Place. In making all these things, they are to do exactly as I have commanded you.”