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Exodus 31:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And 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 thee;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And look, I have given him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, from the tribe of Dan as a helper. I have also put wisdom in the hearts of all the skilled craftsmen, so they can make everything I have commanded you to build.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising to give Moses skilled helpers and fill craftsmen with wisdom so they can build everything He has commanded for the tabernacle.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, God is providing Moses with detailed plans for constructing the Tabernacle, a mobile worship center that would serve as the Israelites' sacred meeting place with God during their wilderness journey. God specifically designates Bezalel as the chief artisan and pairs him with Aholiab from the tribe of Dan, equipping them and others with special wisdom and skills to execute the precise instructions for building sacred items. This reflects God's intentional involvement in assigning and empowering people for His holy work amid the Israelites' exodus from Egypt.

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