KJV ORIGINAL
And to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And to design creative and skillful works, to craft with gold, silver, and bronze,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes God giving people the ability to create beautiful, artistic works with precious metals.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' instructions about building the tabernacle, God's portable dwelling place among the Israelites in the wilderness. God had chosen skilled craftsmen like Bezalel and filled them with divine ability to create the intricate metalwork, fabrics, and decorations needed for worship. The tabernacle required extensive use of gold, silver, and bronze for items like the altar, lampstand, and various ceremonial objects.
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