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Then the LORD said to Moses,
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“Look, I have specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
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I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.
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He is a master craftsman, expert in working with gold, silver, and bronze.
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He is skilled in engraving and mounting gemstones and in carving wood. He is a master at every craft!
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“And I have personally appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be his assistant. Moreover, I have given special skill to all the gifted craftsmen so they can make all the things I have commanded you to make:
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the Tabernacle; the Ark of the Covenant; the Ark’s cover—the place of atonement; all the furnishings of the Tabernacle;
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the table and its utensils; the pure gold lampstand with all its accessories; the incense altar;
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the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils; the washbasin with its stand;
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the beautifully stitched garments—the sacred garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments for his sons to wear as they minister as priests;
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the anointing oil; the fragrant incense for the Holy Place. The craftsmen must make everything as I have commanded you.”
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The LORD then gave these instructions to Moses:
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“Tell the people of Israel: ‘Be careful to keep my Sabbath day, for the Sabbath is a sign of the covenant between me and you from generation to generation. It is given so you may know that I am the LORD, who makes you holy.
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You must keep the Sabbath day, for it is a holy day for you. Anyone who desecrates it must be put to death; anyone who works on that day will be cut off from the community.
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You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day must be a Sabbath day of complete rest, a holy day dedicated to the LORD . Anyone who works on the Sabbath must be put to death.
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The people of Israel must keep the Sabbath day by observing it from generation to generation. This is a covenant obligation for all time.