Page 291 - Wisdom and Sound Advice from the Torah

Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)

Then mount four rows of precious stones on it. In the first row
there shall be a ruby, a topaz and a beryl; in the second row a

turquoise, a sapphire and an emerald; in the third row a
jacinth, an agate and an amethyst; in the fourth row a chryso-
lite, an onyx and a jasper. Mount them in gold filigree set-
tings. There are to be twelve stones... (Exodus, 28.17-21)

An Understanding of Art and Beauty as a
Blessing from God

Then the Lord said to Moses, "... I have filled him with the
Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds
of crafts—to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver
and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to en-
gage in all kinds of craftsmanship... Also I have given skill to
all the craftsmen to make everything I have commanded you."
(Exodus, 31:1-6)

Then Moses said to the Israelites, See, the Lord... has filled him
with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in
all kinds of crafts— to make artistic designs for work in gold,
silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood and
to engage in all kinds of artistic craftsmanship. And He has
given... the ability to teach others. He has
filled them with skill to do all kinds
of work as craftsmen, designers,
embroiderers in blue, purple
and scarlet yarn and fine linen,
and weavers—all of them
master craftsmen and design-
ers. (Exodus, 35:30-35)

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