KJV ORIGINAL
And in the cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of wood, to make any manner of cunning work.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And in cutting stones to set them in place, and in carving wood to make all kinds of skillful craftsmanship.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the skilled craftsmanship God gave people for cutting precious stones and carving wood to create beautiful, detailed work.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's description of the skills He gave to Bezalel, the master craftsman chosen to lead the construction of the tabernacle (God's portable temple). The Israelites had just received detailed instructions for building this sacred worship space in the wilderness, and God specifically equipped certain individuals with supernatural artistic abilities to carry out this holy work.
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