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Exodus 38:21–23

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Exodus 38:21

21¶ This is the sum of the tabernacle, even of the tabernacle of testimony, as it was counted, according to the commandment of Moses, for the service of the Levites, by the hand of Ithamar, son to Aaron the priest.

Exodus 38:22

22And Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, made all that the Lord commanded Moses.

Exodus 38:23

23And with him was Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an engraver, and a cunning workman, and an embroiderer in blue, and in purple, and in scarlet, and fine linen.

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DEFINED WORDS

Exodus 38:21

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

even

Indeed or precisely; adding emphasis to what follows.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

testimony

Witness, evidence, or solemn declaration; also a divine command or revealed witness, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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counted

Numbered; told; esteemed; reckoned; imputed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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according

Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

commandment

An authoritative command, charge, order, or precept to be obeyed, as identified by the verse.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Levites

Members of the tribe of Levi, especially those appointed to service connected with the tabernacle or temple.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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priest

A person who officiates in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; the KJV applies the term to Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, and Christ as Priest, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Exodus 38:22

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

tribe

A body of people descended from a common ancestor, especially one of the divisions of Israel.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604

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all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

commanded

Ordered; directed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Exodus 38:23

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

tribe

A body of people descended from a common ancestor, especially one of the divisions of Israel.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

engraver

One who engraves; a cutter of letters, figures or devices, on stone, metal or wood; a sculptor; a carver.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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cunning

Skill, art. Wrought with skill; curious; ingenious.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

workman

Any man employed in labor, whether in tillage or manufactures; by way of eminence, a skillful artificer or laborer.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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blue

One of the seven colors, into which the rays of light divide themselves, when refracted through a glass prism.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

purple

A reddish-blue colour; cloth or clothing of that colour, often associated with wealth or royalty.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fine

Pure or refined; of excellent quality; also a payment imposed as a penalty, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

linen

Cloth made of flax or hemp. Resembling linen cloth; white; pale.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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From verse 21

  1. Acts 7:44
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  2. 2 Chronicles 24:6
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  3. Numbers 1:50
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  4. Numbers 1:53
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  5. Numbers 10:11
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From verse 22

  1. Exodus 31:1–5
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  2. Exodus 35:30–3
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  3. Jeremiah 1:7
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  4. Matthew 28:20
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  5. Psalms 119:6
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From verse 23

  1. Exodus 35:34
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  2. Exodus 31:6
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