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href="/bsb/exodus/35.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/35.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/35.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He is a master craftsman, expert in working with gold, silver, and bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/35.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />to devise artistic designs, to work in gold and silver and bronze,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/35.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/35.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/35.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />to design artistic works, to work in gold and silver and bronze,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/35.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />to create designs for working in gold, in silver, and in bronze,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/35.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />to make designs for working in gold and in silver and in bronze,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/35.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />to make designs for working in gold and in silver and in bronze,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/35.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />to devise designs for working in gold and in silver and in bronze,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/35.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />to devise artistic designs to work in gold, silver, and bronze,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/35.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/35.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/35.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and to devise skilful works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/35.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and to devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/35.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He's a master artist familiar with gold, silver, and bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/35.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />for planning skillful designs and working them in gold, silver, and bronze; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/35.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />to make artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/35.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/35.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />to design artistic designs, to work in gold, in silver, and in bronze,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/35.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and to make skillful works, to work in gold, in silver, in bronze,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/35.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/35.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and to make skillful works, to work in gold, in silver, in bronze, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/35.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />even to devise inventions to work in gold, and in silver, and in bronze,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/35.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> even to devise devices to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/35.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to invent works of skill, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/35.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />To devise and to work in gold and silver and brass, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/35.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />to design and to fashion, with gold and silver and brass,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/35.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />in the production of embroidery, in making things of gold, silver, or bronze,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/35.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/35.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />To devise artistic works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/35.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />To conceive ideas to make in gold and in silver and in brass<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/35.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And to devise skilful works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/35.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />to labour skillfully in all works of cunning workmanship, to form the gold and the silver and the brass,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/35-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=9409" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/35.htm">Bezalel and Oholiab</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2803.htm" title="2803: wə·laḥ·šōḇ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To think, account. ">to design</a> <a href="/hebrew/4284.htm" title="4284: ma·ḥa·šā·ḇōṯ (N-fp) -- Thought, device. Or machashebeth; from chashab; a contrivance, i.e. a texture, machine, or intention, plan.">artistic</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śōṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">works</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: baz·zā·hāḇ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">in gold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: ū·ḇak·ke·sep̄ (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">silver,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5178.htm" title="5178: ū·ḇan·nə·ḥō·šeṯ (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. Coin, a fetter; figuratively, base.">and bronze,</a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every artistic craft.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3-5</a></span><br />And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, / to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-14.htm">1 Kings 7:14</a></span><br />He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-13.htm">2 Chronicles 2:13-14</a></span><br />So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. / He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-26.htm">Isaiah 28:26</a></span><br />For his God instructs and teaches him properly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-13.htm">Isaiah 40:13-14</a></span><br />Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor? / Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a></span><br />For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-19.htm">Proverbs 3:19-20</a></span><br />The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding. / By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, and the clouds dripped with dew.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/32-8.htm">Job 32:8</a></span><br />But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/1-17.htm">Daniel 1:17</a></span><br />To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38-39</a></span><br />So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?” / Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</a></span><br />There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a></span><br />For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a></span><br />And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9</a></span><br />For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,</p><p class="hdg">no reference </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/31-4.htm">Artistic</a> <a href="/exodus/2-2.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/exodus/35-24.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/exodus/35-24.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/exodus/35-24.htm">Copper</a> <a href="/exodus/31-4.htm">Curious</a> <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Designer</a> <a href="/exodus/31-4.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/exodus/31-4.htm">Devices</a> <a href="/exodus/31-4.htm">Devise</a> <a href="/exodus/35-25.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/exodus/35-22.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/35-24.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/exodus/31-4.htm">Skilful</a> <a href="/exodus/35-10.htm">Skillful</a> <a href="/exodus/35-31.htm">Work</a> <a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Working</a> <a href="/exodus/31-4.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/35-33.htm">Artistic</a> <a href="/exodus/39-28.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/exodus/36-18.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/exodus/36-18.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/exodus/36-18.htm">Copper</a> <a href="/exodus/35-33.htm">Curious</a> <a href="/exodus/38-23.htm">Designer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-23.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/job/5-12.htm">Devices</a> <a href="/exodus/35-35.htm">Devise</a> <a href="/exodus/36-35.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/exodus/36-13.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/36-24.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/exodus/35-33.htm">Skilful</a> <a href="/exodus/35-33.htm">Skillful</a> <a href="/exodus/35-33.htm">Work</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-44.htm">Working</a> <a href="/exodus/35-35.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 35</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/35-1.htm">The Sabbath</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/35-4.htm">The free gifts for the tabernacle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/35-20.htm">The readiness of the people to offer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Bezaleel and Aholiab are called to the work</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of the tabernacle, these artistic works were not merely decorative but served a sacred purpose, enhancing the worship experience and reflecting God's glory. The emphasis on design suggests intentionality and skill, reminiscent of God's own design in creation (Genesis 1). The artistic works in the tabernacle foreshadow the beauty and order found in the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21).<p><b>in gold, silver, and bronze</b><br>These materials were highly valued in ancient times, often associated with wealth, royalty, and divinity. Gold, being the most precious, was used extensively in the tabernacle, symbolizing purity and holiness (<a href="/exodus/25-11.htm">Exodus 25:11</a>). Silver often represented redemption, as seen in the silver shekels used for atonement (<a href="/exodus/30-11.htm">Exodus 30:11-16</a>). Bronze, known for its strength and durability, was used for the altar and other items exposed to fire, symbolizing judgment and endurance (<a href="/exodus/27.htm">Exodus 27:1-6</a>). The use of these metals in the tabernacle points to the richness and depth of God's provision and the multifaceted nature of Christ's work—His purity, redemptive sacrifice, and enduring strength.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel.htm">Bezalel</a></b><br>A skilled craftsman chosen by God, filled with the Spirit of God to design and create artistic works for the Tabernacle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites, requiring skilled craftsmanship for its construction.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who conveyed God's instructions for the building of the Tabernacle.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who were called to contribute materials and skills for the construction of the Tabernacle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_of_sinai.htm">Wilderness of Sinai</a></b><br>The location where the Israelites camped and where the Tabernacle was constructed.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god-given_talents.htm">God-Given Talents</a></b><br>Recognize that God equips individuals with specific skills and talents for His purposes. Just as Bezalel was filled with the Spirit to create, we too are given gifts to serve God and others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>Understand the importance of the Holy Spirit in empowering us to use our talents effectively. Bezalel's work was Spirit-led, reminding us to seek the Spirit's guidance in our endeavors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_contribution.htm">Community Contribution</a></b><br>Reflect on the communal aspect of building the Tabernacle. Each person's contribution, whether in skill or material, was vital. Similarly, in the body of Christ, every member's role is crucial.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/excellence_in_work.htm">Excellence in Work</a></b><br>Strive for excellence in whatever task God has given you. Bezalel's work was not just functional but artistic, showing that beauty and quality matter in our service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/purposeful_creativity.htm">Purposeful Creativity</a></b><br>Embrace creativity as a reflection of God's nature. Artistic expression, when aligned with God's purposes, can be a powerful form of worship and service.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_35.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 35</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_exodus_35_project_in_sinai.htm">(Exodus 35) Is there any concrete historical or archeological evidence to verify that such a grand construction project occurred in the Sinai wilderness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_did_israelites_get_their_gold.htm">(Exodus 35) From a historical or archeological standpoint, where did the wandering Israelites obtain such large quantities of gold, silver, and other precious materials?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_israelites_get_and_move_metals.htm">How could the Israelites realistically acquire and transport the vast amounts of gold, silver, and bronze mentioned in Exodus 38:24-31 while wandering in the desert?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_exodus_38_21-23_and_numbers_align.htm">How do the measurements and quantities listed in Exodus 38:21-23 harmonize with other parts of Exodus and Numbers that detail Israel's population and resources?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/35-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">to make</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלַחְשֹׁ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·laḥ·šōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2803.htm">Strong's 2803: </a> </span><span class="str2">To think, account</span><br /><br /><span class="word">artistic designs</span><br /><span class="heb">מַֽחַשָׁבֹ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(ma·ḥa·šā·ḇōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4284.htm">Strong's 4284: </a> </span><span class="str2">A contrivance, a texture, machine, intention, plan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for working</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲשֹׂ֛ת</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·śōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in gold</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּזָּהָ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(baz·zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and silver</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבַכֶּ֖סֶף</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇak·ke·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Silver, money</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and bronze,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבַנְּחֹֽשֶׁת׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇan·nə·ḥō·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5178.htm">Strong's 5178: </a> </span><span class="str2">Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/35-32.htm">Exodus 35:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/35-32.htm">Exodus 35:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/35-32.htm">Exodus 35:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/35-32.htm">Exodus 35:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/35-32.htm">Exodus 35:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/35-32.htm">Exodus 35:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/35-32.htm">Exodus 35:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/35-32.htm">Exodus 35:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/35-32.htm">Exodus 35:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/35-32.htm">Exodus 35:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/35-32.htm">OT Law: Exodus 35:32 And to make skillful works to work (Exo. 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