Exodus 31:1-6

God’s Provision of the Skilled Workers

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1} The Lord also spoke to Moses: ^{Tools
2} “Look, I have appointed by name Bezalel^(A) son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. ^{Tools
3} I have filled him with God’s Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every craft^(B) ^{Tools
4} to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ^{Tools
5} to cut gemstones for mounting, and to carve wood for work in every craft. ^{Tools
6} I have also selected Oholiab^(a) son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be with him. I have placed wisdom within every skilled craftsman^(b) in order to make all that I have commanded you:

Footnotes:

a. Exodus 31:6: LXX, Syr read Eliab

b. Exodus 31:6: Lit every person skilled of heart

Cross references:

A. Exodus 31:2: Exodus 35:30; Exodus 36:1; 1 Chronicles 2:20

B. Exodus 31:3: Exodus 35:31