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The Sabbath and the building of the tabernacle · Exodus 35–39

The Sabbath and the building of the tabernacle (Exodus 35–39) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added.

Translator's notes:

• Exodus 35:7 — תְּחָשִׁים (techashim): chose "tachash". Alternatives: dugong skins; badger skins; fine leather. Why: the animal or material meant by this word is unknown, so the Hebrew is kept.

• Exodus 35:22 — כּוּמָז (kumaz): chose "ornaments". Alternatives: necklaces; golden beads. Why: the word occurs only twice and the specific item of jewelry is uncertain.

• Exodus 36:19 — תְּחָשִׁים (techashim): chose…

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