Exodus 31:1

Bezalel and Oholiab

1 Then the LORD spoke to Moses.

Exodus 31:1 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 31:1

And the Lord spake unto Moses
After the Lord had given Moses instructions about building a tabernacle, the model of which he had shown him, and what should be the furniture of it, who should minister in it, and what clothes they should wear, he acquaints him that he had provided artificers for this service; which would prevent doubts and objections that might rise up in the mind of Moses, how and by whom all this should be done; since the children of Israel had not been brought up, nor used to any curious work in Egypt, out of which they were but just come:

saying;
as follows:

Exodus 31:1 In-Context

1 Then the LORD spoke to Moses.
2 He said, "I have chosen Bezalel, the son of Uri. Uri is the son of Hur. Bezalel is from the tribe of Judah.
3 I have filled him with the Spirit of God. I have filled him with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts.
4 He can make beautiful patterns in gold, silver and bronze.
5 He can cut and set stones. He can work with wood. In fact, he can work in all kinds of crafts.
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