| King James Version (KJV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying , | 1 Then the LORD said to Moses, |
| 2 See , I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: | 2 "See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, |
| 3 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, | 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts-- |
| 4 To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, | 4 to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, |
| 5 And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship. | 5 to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of craftsmanship. |
| 6 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; | 6 Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to help him. Also I have given skill to all the craftsmen to make everything I have commanded you: |
| 7 The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the tabernacle, | 7 the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony with the atonement cover on it, and all the other furnishings of the tent-- |
| 8 And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense, | 8 the table and its articles, the pure gold lampstand and all its accessories, the altar of incense, |
| 9 And the altar of burnt offering with all his furniture, and the laver and his foot, | 9 the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, the basin with its stand-- |
| 10 And the cloths of service, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office , | 10 and also the woven garments, both the sacred garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons when they serve as priests, |
| 11 And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do . | 11 and the anointing oil and fragrant incense for the Holy Place. They are to make them just as I commanded you." |
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