And so at last the Tabernacle was finished. The Israelites had done everything just as the Lord had commanded Moses.

帐幕，就是会幕，一切的工就这样做完了。凡耶和华所吩咐摩西的，以色列人都照样做了。

会幕的帐幕一切的工程就这样做完了。凡耶和华所吩咐摩西的，以色列人都照样做了。

会幕的帐幕一切的工程就这样做完了。凡耶和华所吩咐摩西的，以色列人都照样做了。

圣幕，就是会幕的工作就这样全部完成了，都是以色列人照耶和华对摩西的吩咐做的。

于是，帐幕，就是会幕的一切工程都完成了；凡是耶和华吩咐摩西的，以色列人都照着作了；这样，他们就作完了会幕的一切工程。

帳幕，就是會幕，一切的工就這樣做完了。凡耶和華所吩咐摩西的，以色列人都照樣做了。

會幕的帳幕一切的工程就這樣做完了。凡耶和華所吩咐摩西的，以色列人都照樣做了。

會幕的帳幕一切的工程就這樣做完了。凡耶和華所吩咐摩西的，以色列人都照樣做了。

聖幕，就是會幕的工作就這樣全部完成了，都是以色列人照耶和華對摩西的吩咐做的。

於是，帳幕，就是會幕的一切工程都完成了；凡是耶和華吩咐摩西的，以色列人都照著作了；這樣，他們就作完了會幕的一切工程。

於是會棚的帳幕一切的工程就作完了：凡永恆主所吩咐摩西的、以色列人都作了：永恆主怎樣吩咐，他們就怎樣作。

於是會幕工竣、耶和華所諭摩西之命、以色列人悉行之、

於是以色列族遵耶和華所諭摩西之命、而成會幕。

於是、會幕諸工告竣、以色列人遵主所諭摩西之命而行、

So all the work on the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, was completed. The Israelites did everything just as the Lord commanded Moses.

So all the work on the holy tent, the tent of meeting, was completed. The Israelites did everything just as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Thus all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting was finished, and the people of Israel did according to all that the Lord had commanded Moses; so they did.

So all the work for the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, was finished. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

So all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting was completed; and the sons of Israel did according to all that the Lord had commanded Moses; so they did.

Thus all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting was finished. And the children of Israel did according to all that the Lord had commanded Moses; so they did.

Thus was finished all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting: and the children of Israel did according to all that Jehovah commanded Moses; so did they.

So all the work for the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, was finished. The Israelites did everything just as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Thus was all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation finished: and the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did they.

So all the work of the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, was completed, and the Israelites did according to all that the LORD had commanded Moses– they did it exactly so.

Thus all the work of the tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting was finished. The children of Israel did according to all that Yahweh commanded Moses; so they did.

So the people of Israel followed all of the Lord’s instructions to Moses.Then Moses inspected all their work. When he found it had been done just as the Lord had commanded him, he blessed them.

“ Be sure that you make everything according to the pattern I have shown you here on the mountain.

“ So be careful to obey all the commands I give you. You must not add anything to them or subtract anything from them.

These two clans were responsible to care for the Tabernacle, including the sacred tent with its layers of coverings, the curtain at its entrance,the curtains of the courtyard that surrounded the Tabernacle and altar, the curtain at the courtyard entrance, the ropes, and all the equipment related to their use.

Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

They serve in a system of worship that is only a copy, a shadow of the real one in heaven. For when Moses was getting ready to build the Tabernacle, God gave him this warning:“ Be sure that you make everything according to the pattern I have shown you here on the mountain.”

“ The duties of the Kohathites at the Tabernacle will relate to the most sacred objects.When the camp moves, Aaron and his sons must enter the Tabernacle first to take down the inner curtain and cover the Ark of the Covenant with it.Then they must cover the inner curtain with fine goatskin leather and spread over that a single piece of blue cloth. Finally, they must put the carrying poles of the Ark in place.“ Next they must spread a blue cloth over the table where the Bread of the Presence is displayed, and on the cloth they will place the bowls, ladles, jars, pitchers, and the special bread.They must spread a scarlet cloth over all of this, and finally a covering of fine goatskin leather on top of the scarlet cloth. Then they must insert the carrying poles into the table.“ Next they must cover the lampstand with a blue cloth, along with its lamps, lamp snuffers, trays, and special jars of olive oil.Then they must cover the lampstand and its accessories with fine goatskin leather and place the bundle on a carrying frame.“ Next they must spread a blue cloth over the gold incense altar and cover this cloth with fine goatskin leather. Then they must attach the carrying poles to the altar.They must take all the remaining furnishings of the sanctuary and wrap them in a blue cloth, cover them with fine goatskin leather, and place them on the carrying frame.“ They must remove the ashes from the altar for sacrifices and cover the altar with a purple cloth.All the altar utensils— the firepans, meat forks, shovels, basins, and all the containers— must be placed on the cloth, and a covering of fine goatskin leather must be spread over them. Finally, they must put the carrying poles in place.The camp will be ready to move when Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary and all the sacred articles. The Kohathites will come and carry these things to the next destination. But they must not touch the sacred objects, or they will die. So these are the things from the Tabernacle that the Kohathites must carry.“ Eleazar son of Aaron the priest will be responsible for the oil of the lampstand, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. In fact, Eleazar will be responsible for the entire Tabernacle and everything in it, including the sanctuary and its furnishings.”Then the Lord said to Moses and Aaron,“ Do not let the Kohathite clans be destroyed from among the Levites!This is what you must do so they will live and not die when they approach the most sacred objects. Aaron and his sons must always go in with them and assign a specific duty or load to each person.The Kohathites must never enter the sanctuary to look at the sacred objects for even a moment, or they will die.”And the Lord said to Moses,“ Record the names of the members of the clans and families of the Gershonite division of the tribe of Levi.List all the men between the ages of thirty and fifty who are eligible to serve in the Tabernacle.“ These Gershonite clans will be responsible for general service and carrying loads.They must carry the curtains of the Tabernacle, the Tabernacle itself with its coverings, the outer covering of fine goatskin leather, and the curtain for the Tabernacle entrance.They are also to carry the curtains for the courtyard walls that surround the Tabernacle and altar, the curtain across the courtyard entrance, the ropes, and all the equipment related to their use. The Gershonites are responsible for all these items.Aaron and his sons will direct the Gershonites regarding all their duties, whether it involves moving the equipment or doing other work. They must assign the Gershonites responsibility for the loads they are to carry.So these are the duties assigned to the Gershonite clans at the Tabernacle. They will be directly responsible to Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.“ Now record the names of the members of the clans and families of the Merarite division of the tribe of Levi.List all the men between the ages of thirty and fifty who are eligible to serve in the Tabernacle.“ Their only duty at the Tabernacle will be to carry loads. They will carry the frames of the Tabernacle, the crossbars, the posts, and the bases;also the posts for the courtyard walls with their bases, pegs, and ropes; and all the accessories and everything else related to their use. Assign the various loads to each man by name.

Whenever they approached the altar and entered the Tabernacle, they washed themselves, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.

For he was faithful to God, who appointed him, just as Moses served faithfully when he was entrusted with God’s entire house.

Then the Lord said to Moses,“ Bring Aaron and his sons, along with their sacred garments, the anointing oil, the bull for the sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of bread made without yeast,and call the entire community of Israel together at the entrance of the Tabernacle.”So Moses followed the Lord’s instructions, and the whole community assembled at the Tabernacle entrance.Moses announced to them,“ This is what the Lord has commanded us to do!”Then he presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.He put the official tunic on Aaron and tied the sash around his waist. He dressed him in the robe, placed the ephod on him, and attached the ephod securely with its decorative sash.Then Moses placed the chestpiece on Aaron and put the Urim and the Thummim inside it.He placed the turban on Aaron’s head and attached the gold medallion— the badge of holiness— to the front of the turban, just as the Lord had commanded him.

But Samuel replied,“ What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.

And they brought the entire Tabernacle to Moses: the sacred tent with all its furnishings, clasps, frames, crossbars, posts, and bases;

These two clans were responsible for the care of the frames supporting the Tabernacle, the crossbars, the pillars, the bases, and all the equipment related to their use.They were also responsible for the posts of the courtyard and all their bases, pegs, and ropes.

These four clans were responsible for the care of the Ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the various articles used in the sanctuary, the inner curtain, and all the equipment related to their use.

“ Every part of this plan,” David told Solomon,“ was given to me in writing from the hand of the Lord.”

Then Moses called together the whole community of Israel and told them,“ These are the instructions the Lord has commanded you to follow.You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day must be a Sabbath day of complete rest, a holy day dedicated to the Lord. Anyone who works on that day must be put to death.You must not even light a fire in any of your homes on the Sabbath.”Then Moses said to the whole community of Israel,“ This is what the Lord has commanded:Take a sacred offering for the Lord. Let those with generous hearts present the following gifts to the Lord: gold, silver, and bronze;blue, purple, and scarlet thread; fine linen and goat hair for cloth;tanned ram skins and fine goatskin leather; acacia wood;olive oil for the lamps; spices for the anointing oil and the fragrant incense;onyx stones, and other gemstones to be set in the ephod and the priest’s chestpiece.“ Come, all of you who are gifted craftsmen. Construct everything that the Lord has commanded:the Tabernacle and its sacred tent, its covering, clasps, frames, crossbars, posts, and bases;the Ark and its carrying poles; the Ark’s cover— the place of atonement; the inner curtain to shield the Ark;the table, its carrying poles, and all its utensils; the Bread of the Presence;for light, the lampstand, its accessories, the lamp cups, and the olive oil for lighting;the incense altar and its carrying poles; the anointing oil and fragrant incense; the curtain for the entrance of the Tabernacle;the altar of burnt offering; the bronze grating of the altar and its carrying poles and utensils; the washbasin with its stand;the curtains for the walls of the courtyard; the posts and their bases; the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard;the tent pegs of the Tabernacle and courtyard and their ropes;the beautifully stitched garments for the priests to wear while ministering in the Holy Place— the sacred garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments for his sons to wear as they minister as priests.”So the whole community of Israel left Moses and returned to their tents.All whose hearts were stirred and whose spirits were moved came and brought their sacred offerings to the Lord. They brought all the materials needed for the Tabernacle, for the performance of its rituals, and for the sacred garments.Both men and women came, all whose hearts were willing. They brought to the Lord their offerings of gold— brooches, earrings, rings from their fingers, and necklaces. They presented gold objects of every kind as a special offering to the Lord.All those who owned the following items willingly brought them: blue, purple, and scarlet thread; fine linen and goat hair for cloth; and tanned ram skins and fine goatskin leather.And all who had silver and bronze objects gave them as a sacred offering to the Lord. And those who had acacia wood brought it for use in the project.All the women who were skilled in sewing and spinning prepared blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine linen cloth.All the women who were willing used their skills to spin the goat hair into yarn.The leaders brought onyx stones and the special gemstones to be set in the ephod and the priest’s chestpiece.They also brought spices and olive oil for the light, the anointing oil, and the fragrant incense.So the people of Israel— every man and woman who was eager to help in the work the Lord had given them through Moses— brought their gifts and gave them freely to the Lord.Then Moses told the people of Israel,“ The Lord has specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.The Lord has filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.He is a master craftsman, expert in working with gold, silver, and bronze.He is skilled in engraving and mounting gemstones and in carving wood. He is a master at every craft.And the Lord has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach their skills to others.The Lord has given them special skills as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet thread on fine linen cloth, and weavers. They excel as craftsmen and as designers.

The Lord said to Moses,“ Tell the people of Israel to bring me their sacred offerings. Accept the contributions from all whose hearts are moved to offer them.Here is a list of sacred offerings you may accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze;blue, purple, and scarlet thread; fine linen and goat hair for cloth;tanned ram skins and fine goatskin leather; acacia wood;olive oil for the lamps; spices for the anointing oil and the fragrant incense;onyx stones, and other gemstones to be set in the ephod and the priest’s chestpiece.“ Have the people of Israel build me a holy sanctuary so I can live among them.You must build this Tabernacle and its furnishings exactly according to the pattern I will show you.“ Have the people make an Ark of acacia wood— a sacred chest 45 inches long, 27 inches wide, and 27 inches high.Overlay it inside and outside with pure gold, and run a molding of gold all around it.Cast four gold rings and attach them to its four feet, two rings on each side.Make poles from acacia wood, and overlay them with gold.Insert the poles into the rings at the sides of the Ark to carry it.These carrying poles must stay inside the rings; never remove them.When the Ark is finished, place inside it the stone tablets inscribed with the terms of the covenant, which I will give to you.“ Then make the Ark’s cover— the place of atonement— from pure gold. It must be 45 inches long and 27 inches wide.Then make two cherubim from hammered gold, and place them on the two ends of the atonement cover.Mold the cherubim on each end of the atonement cover, making it all of one piece of gold.The cherubim will face each other and look down on the atonement cover. With their wings spread above it, they will protect it.Place inside the Ark the stone tablets inscribed with the terms of the covenant, which I will give to you. Then put the atonement cover on top of the Ark.I will meet with you there and talk to you from above the atonement cover between the gold cherubim that hover over the Ark of the Covenant. From there I will give you my commands for the people of Israel.“ Then make a table of acacia wood, 36 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 27 inches high.Overlay it with pure gold and run a gold molding around the edge.Decorate it with a 3 inch border all around, and run a gold molding along the border.Make four gold rings for the table and attach them at the four corners next to the four legs.Attach the rings near the border to hold the poles that are used to carry the table.Make these poles from acacia wood, and overlay them with gold.Make special containers of pure gold for the table— bowls, ladles, pitchers, and jars— to be used in pouring out liquid offerings.Place the Bread of the Presence on the table to remain before me at all times.“ Make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. Make the entire lampstand and its decorations of one piece— the base, center stem, lamp cups, buds, and petals.