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Exodus 36:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Bezalel and Oholiab, along with every skilled person whom the LORD had given wisdom and understanding to know how to do all kinds of work for the sanctuary, worked according to everything the LORD had commanded.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God gave specific people the skills and wisdom they needed to build His sanctuary exactly as He had instructed.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their deliverance from Egypt, and God had given Moses detailed instructions for constructing the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary for worship. Bezaleel and Aholiab were specifically chosen and filled with divine wisdom by God to lead the skilled workers in building this sacred structure, as outlined in earlier chapters. This verse highlights the beginning of their work, emphasizing that their abilities came directly from the Lord to fulfill His commands precisely.

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