Exodus 31:7

Verse

the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony and the mercy seat upon it, and all the other furnishings of the tent—

American Standard Version (1901)

the tent of meeting, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy-seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the Tent,

Bible in Basic English

The Tent of meeting, and the ark of the law, and the cover which is on it, and all the things for the tent,

Douay-Rheims 1899

The tabernacle of the covenant, and the ark of the testimony, and the propitiatory that is over it, and all the vessels of the tabernacle,

Free Bible Version

the Tent of Meeting, the Ark of the Testimony and its atonement cover, and all the other furniture in the Tent:

Geneva Bible 1599

That is, the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and the Arke of the Testimonie, and the Merciseate that shalbe therevpon, with all instruments of the Tabernacle:

King James (Authorized) Version

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,

One Unity Resource Bible

the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the testimony, the mercy seat that is on it, all the furniture of the Tent,

Translation for Translators

That includes the Sacred Tent, the sacred chest and its lid, all the other things that will be inside the Sacred Tent,

Unlocked Literal Bible

the tent of meeting, the ark of the testimony, the atonement lid on the ark, and all the furniture of the tent—

Noah Webster Bible

The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy-seat that is upon it, and all the furniture of the tabernacle,

World English Bible

the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the covenant, the mercy seat that is on it, all the furniture of the Tent,

Young's Literal Translation

'The tent of meeting, and the ark of testimony, and the mercy-seat which [is] on it, and all the vessels of the tent,

Context

Bezalel and Oholiab

⁶Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you: ⁷the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony and the mercy seat upon it, and all the other furnishings of the tent—⁸the table with its utensils, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar of incense,

Summary

In Exodus 31:7, God appoints Bezalel and Oholiab with the Spirit of God, wisdom, understanding, and knowledge to be skilled craftsmen for the construction of the tabernacle. This verse highlights the importance of God's empowerment and equipping of individuals for specific tasks within His kingdom. It demonstrates that God values and utilizes the talents and abilities of His people for the work of His sanctuary. Bezalel and Oholiab serve as examples of how God calls and anoints individuals for various purposes, showcasing His divine partnership with humanity in fulfilling His plans.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

The tabernacle of the congregation,.... That is, they had wisdom given to make that according to the pattern showed to Moses, and under the direction of the two above persons, to whom Moses communicated it; and from henceforward, in this and some following verses, mention is made of the various things wrought by these subordinate workmen; first the house, and then the furniture of it, as follows: and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the tabernacle; of that part of it called the holy of holies; the furniture of which was only the ark, the mercy seat over that, and the cherubim overshadowing that, where was the seat of the divine Majesty; this was properly his apartment, see Exo 25:10.