KJV ORIGINAL
And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And in cutting stones to set them in place, and in carving wood, to do all kinds of skilled craftsmanship.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing the specific artistic skills He has given to craftsmen for creating beautiful and precise work with stones and wood.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's instructions to Moses about building the tabernacle, where God would dwell among the Israelites. God had just filled Bezalel with divine skill and wisdom to oversee the construction of this sacred tent and all its furnishings. The work required expert craftsmanship in metalwork, stonework, and woodcarving to create items like the ark of the covenant and the altar.
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