New International Reader's Version

Exodus 35:25-34 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

25. All of the skilled women spun yarn with their hands. They brought blue, purple or bright red yarn or fine linen.

26. All of the skilled women who wanted to spin the goat hair did so.

27. The leaders brought onyx stones and other jewels for the linen apron and the chest cloth.

28. They also brought spices and olive oil. They brought them for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the sweet-smelling incense.

29. All of the men and women of Israel who wanted to bring offerings to the Lord brought them to him. The offerings were for all of the work the Lord had commanded Moses to tell them to do.

30. Then Moses spoke to the people of Israel. He said, "The Lord has chosen Bezalel, the son of Uri. Uri is the son of Hur. Bezalel is from the tribe of Judah.

31. The Lord has filled him with the Spirit of God. He has filled him with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts.

32. He can make beautiful patterns in gold, silver and bronze.

33. He can cut and set stones. He can work with wood. In fact, he can work in all kinds of arts and crafts.

34. "And the Lord has given both him and Oholiab the ability to teach others. Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, is from the tribe of Dan.