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Exodus 36:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they made;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

All the skilled craftsmen who were working on the holy place stopped what they were doing and came together

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The skilled workers building God's sanctuary paused their individual tasks to address something important together.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, after God gave Moses detailed instructions for building the Tabernacle as a place for worship, the Israelites were actively gathering resources and skilled workers to construct it. These wise men were artisans, like Bezalel and Oholiab, who had been specially empowered by God with wisdom and ability to craft the sacred items. They paused their individual tasks to ensure the work aligned with God's precise commands, demonstrating communal obedience and dedication.

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