Exode - Caput 31

Exode 31.1 locutusque est Dominus ad Mosen dicens Exode 31.2 ecce vocavi ex nomine Beselehel filium Uri filii Hur de tribu Iuda Exode 31.3 et implevi eum spiritu Dei sapientia intellegentia et scientia in omni opere Exode 31.4 ad excogitandum fabre quicquid fieri potest ex auro et argento et aere Exode 31.5 marmore et gemmis et diversitate lignorum Exode 31.6 dedique ei socium Hooliab filium Achisamech de tribu Dan et in corde omnis eruditi posui sapientiam ut faciant cuncta quae praecepi tibi Exode 31.7 tabernaculum foederis et arcam testimonii et propitiatorium quod super eam est et cuncta vasa tabernaculi Exode 31.8 mensamque et vasa eius candelabrum purissimum cum vasis suis et altaria thymiamatis Exode 31.9 et holocausti et omnia vasa eorum labium cum basi sua Exode 31.10 vestes sanctas in ministerio Aaron sacerdoti et filiis eius ut fungantur officio suo in sacris Exode 31.11 oleum unctionis et thymiama aromatum in sanctuario omnia quae praecepi tibi facient Exode 31.12 et locutus est Dominus ad Mosen dicens Exode 31.13 loquere filiis Israhel et dices ad eos videte ut sabbatum meum custodiatis quia signum est inter me et vos in generationibus vestris ut sciatis quia ego Dominus qui sanctifico vos Exode 31.14 custodite sabbatum sanctum est enim vobis qui polluerit illud morte morietur qui fecerit in eo opus peribit anima illius de medio populi sui Exode 31.15 sex diebus facietis opus in die septimo sabbatum est requies sancta Domino omnis qui fecerit opus in hac die morietur Exode 31.16 custodiant filii Israhel sabbatum et celebrent illud in generationibus suis pactum est sempiternum Exode 31.17 inter me et filios Israhel signumque perpetuum sex enim diebus fecit Dominus caelum et terram et in septimo ab opere cessavit Exode 31.18 dedit quoque Mosi conpletis huiuscemodi sermonibus in monte Sinai duas tabulas testimonii lapideas scriptas digito Dei

Exode : Caput 31

Reflection on Exodus 31: The Tabernacle Workers and the Sabbath Exodus chapter 31 focuses on the Tabernacle workers and the importance of the Sabbath. How does God equip and guide His people for sacred service? This significant text presents Bezalel and Oholiab as chosen workers, reaffirming the importance of the Sabbath and mentioning the tablets of the law. The chapter addresses themes such as spiritual gifts, sacred rest, and the written word of God. Exodus 31 weaves a link between worship, work, and rest.

Biblical Passages Resonating with Exodus 31

Let's reflect together on five biblical passages that correspond to the key principles of this instructive chapter.

Colossians 3:23-24

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord and not for others, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is Christ the Lord whom you serve." » This verse reflects the call of Bezalel and Oholiab in Exodus 31, emphasizing the importance of using our skills in the Lord's service.

Mark 2:27-28

"Then he said to them, 'The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.' » » Here Jesus is commenting on the purpose of the Sabbath, a central theme in Exodus 31:12-17.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6

"There are different kinds of gifts, but the Spirit is the same. There are different kinds of ministries, but the Lord is the same. There are different ways of working, but it is the same God who works in everyone." » This passage echoes the idea of ​​Exodus 31:1-11, where God grants specific abilities for the service of the Tabernacle.

Hebrews 8:5

"They serve in a sanctuary that is a copy and a shadow of the one in heaven. Therefore, Moses, as he was preparing to build the tabernacle, was warned: 'See that you make everything according to the pattern shown to you on the mountain.' » » This verse directly refers to the instructions given to Moses for the construction of the Tabernacle, as mentioned in Exodus 31.

Isaiah 56:6-7

“And the foreigners who join themselves to the Lord to serve Him, to love the name of the Lord and to worship Him, all who keep the Sabbath and do not profane it, and who hold fast to My covenant—these I will bring to My holy mountain, and I will give you joy in My house of prayer. » This passage expands on the concept of the Sabbath discussed in Exodus 31:12-17, demonstrating its continued importance in the worship of God.

In short, Exodus 31 reminds us that every act of service, every moment of rest, and every commitment to God are expressions of our faith and worship. The way we work and worship is intimately linked to our relationship with the Lord.