Exodus 31:5

What does Exodus 31:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 31:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and in cutting of stones for setting, and in carving of wood, to work in all manner of workmanship.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and in cutting of stones for setting, and in carving of wood, to work in all manner of workmanship.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

In cutting stones for framing, and to do every form of woodwork.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and in graving of stone for settings, and in graving of wood to work in all work.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Of marble, and precious stones, and variety of wood.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and in cutting of stones, for setting, and for carving of timber — to work in all manner of work.

Context

v.4to devise skilful works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,

v.5This passage

v.6And I, behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the heart of all that are wise-hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee:

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  • Exodus 28:9

    And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel:

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