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Carve
The arts of engraving and carving were much practised among the Jews. They were practised in connection with the construction of the tabernacle and the temple (Ex. 31:2, 5; 35:33; 1 Kings 6:18, 35; Ps. 74:6), as well as in the ornamentation of the priestly dresses (Ex. 28:9-36; Zech. 3:9; 2 Chr. 2:7, 14). Isaiah (44:13-17) gives a minute description of the process of carving idols of wood.
In the Bible
5
Verses where Carve is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- Exodus 31:5
to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft.
- Exodus 35:33
to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every artistic craft.
- Habakkuk 2:18
What use is an idol, that a craftsman should carve it— or an image, a teacher of lies? For its maker trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak.
- Isaiah 9:20
They carve out what is on the right, but they are still hungry; they eat what is on the left, but they are still not satisfied. Each one devours the flesh of his own offspring.
- Isaiah 22:16
What are you doing here, and who authorized you to carve out a tomb for yourself here—to chisel your tomb in the height and cut your resting place in the rock?
Scripture on Carve
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Voices on Carve
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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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