Exodus 35:30

Bezalel and Oholiab

30 Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. ¹

Exodus 35:30 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 35:30

And Moses said unto the children of Israel
After they had brought their several freewill offerings:

see;
observe, take notice of this, for your encouragement, that your service will not be in vain, for want of proper persons to perform this work, and to guide, direct, and oversee it:

the Lord hath called by name Bezaleel, the son of Uri, the son of
Hur, of the tribe of Judah;
of this man, and of his descent, (See Gill on Exodus 31:2).

Exodus 35:30 In-Context

28 as well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense.

29 So all the men and women of the Israelites whose hearts prompted them brought a freewill offering to the LORD for all the work that the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do.

30 Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

31 And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,

32 to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,

Cross References

• 1. (Exodus 31:1–11)