Exodus 31:1

God's Provision of the Skilled Workers

1 The Lord also 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 The Lord also spoke to Moses:

2 "Look, I have appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

3 I have filled him with God's Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every craft

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

5 to cut gemstones for mounting, and to carve wood for work in every craft.