Exodus 31:1

1 God 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 God spoke to Moses:
2 "See what I've done; I've personally chosen Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur of the tribe of Judah.
3 I've filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him skill and know-how and expertise in every kind of craft
4 to create designs and work in gold, silver, and bronze;
5 to cut and set gemstones; to carve wood - he's an all-around craftsman.
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