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Text -- Exodus 31:5 (NET)

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31:5 and with cutting and setting stone, and with cutting wood, to work in all kinds of craftsmanship.
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Dictionary Themes and Topics: Wisdom | Tabernacle | Smith | Revelation | Master Workman | Lapidary | Israel | Genius | EXODUS, THE BOOK OF, 2 | Carving | Carve | Carpentry | CUT; CUTTING | BEZALEEL | Arts and Crafts | more
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JFB: Exo 31:3-5 - -- It is probable that he was naturally endowed with a mechanical genius, and had acquired in Egypt great knowledge and skill in the useful, as well as l...

It is probable that he was naturally endowed with a mechanical genius, and had acquired in Egypt great knowledge and skill in the useful, as well as liberal, arts so as to be a first-class artisan, competent to take charge of both the plain and ornamental work, which the building of the sacred edifice required. When God has any special work to be accomplished, He always raises up instruments capable of doing it; and it is likely that He had given to the son of Uri that strong natural aptitude and those opportunities of gaining mechanical skill, with an ultimate view to this responsible office. Notwithstanding that his grand duty was to conform with scrupulous fidelity to the pattern furnished, there was still plenty of room for inventive talent and tasteful exactness in the execution; and his natural and acquired gifts were enlarged and invigorated for the important work.

Clarke: Exo 31:5 - -- In cutting of stones, etc. - Every thing that concerned the lapidary’ s, jeweler’ s, and carver’ s art.

In cutting of stones, etc. - Every thing that concerned the lapidary’ s, jeweler’ s, and carver’ s art.

TSK: Exo 31:5 - -- Exo 28:9-21

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Barnes: Exo 31:1-11 - -- Exo 35:30-35. This solemn call of Bezaleel and Aholiab is full of instruction. Their work was to be only that of handicraftsmen. Still it was Yahweh...

Exo 35:30-35. This solemn call of Bezaleel and Aholiab is full of instruction. Their work was to be only that of handicraftsmen. Still it was Yahweh Himself who called them by name to their tasks, and the powers which they were now called upon to exercise in their respective crafts, were declared to have been given them by the Holy Spirit. Thus is every effort of skill, every sort of well-ordered labor, when directed to a right end, brought into the very highest sphere of association.

There appears to be sufficient reason for identifying Hur, the grandfather of Bezaleel, with the Hur who assisted Aaron in supporting the hands of Moses during the battle with Amalek at Rephidim Exo 17:10, and who was associated with Aaron in the charge of the people while Moses was on the mountain Exo 24:14. Josephus says that he was the husband of Miriam. It is thus probable that Bezaleel was related to Moses. He was the chief artificer in metal, stone, and wood; he had also to perform the apothecary’ s work in the composition of the anointing oil and the incense Exo 37:29. He had precedence of all the artificers, but Aholiab appears to have had the entire charge of the textile work Exo 35:35; Exo 38:23.

Exo 31:3

Wisdom, understanding, Knowledge - Or, that "right judgment in all things"for which we especially pray on Whitsunday; the perceptive faculty; and experience, a practical acquaintance with facts.

Exo 31:4

To devise cunning works - Rather, to devise works of skill. The Hebrew phrase is not the same as that rendered "cunning work"in respect to textile fabrics in Exo 26:1.

Exo 31:10

And the cloths of service - Rather, And the garments of office; that is, the distinguishing official garments of the high priest. The three kinds of dress mentioned in this verse appear to be the only ones which were unique to the sanctuary. They were:

(1) The richly adorned state robes of the high priest (see Exo. 28:6-38; Exo 39:1 following).

(2) the "holy garments"of white linen for the high priest, worn on the most solemn occasion in the year (see Exo 28:39; Lev 16:4).

(3) the garments of white linen for all the priests, worn in their regular ministrations (see Exo 28:40-41).

Haydock: Exo 31:5 - -- Marble and (or) precious stones . Marble was not used in the tabernacle. (Calmet)

Marble and (or) precious stones . Marble was not used in the tabernacle. (Calmet)

Gill: Exo 31:5 - -- And in cutting of stones to set them,.... Not of marble stones, or of any common stones used in building, and the cutting and hewing of them to be lai...

And in cutting of stones to set them,.... Not of marble stones, or of any common stones used in building, and the cutting and hewing of them to be laid therein, for of those there was no use in the tabernacle; but of precious stones, and the cutting of them, and setting of them in their ouches or enclosures, as the onyx stones on the shoulders of the high priest, and the twelve precious stones in his breastplate: Bezaleel was taught by the Spirit of God the art of jewelling, and instructed others in it:

and in carving of timber; or rather, "in cutting timber" o; for it is the same word as before, for we have no account of any carved work in the tabernacle; and therefore this must design the work of carpenters and joiners in cutting the shittim wood, making planks and boards of it, and of them the sides of the tabernacle, jointed into sockets; the ark of the testimony, the shewbread table, and altar of incense, which were of timber, and the workmanship of such persons:

to work in all manner of workmanship; in all other manufactories; as spinning, weaving, embroidery, dying various colours, compounding ointment, perfume, &c.

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TSK Synopsis: Exo 31:1-18 - --1 Bezaleel and Aholiab are appointed and qualified for the work of the tabernacle.12 The observation of the sabbath is again commanded.18 Moses receiv...

MHCC: Exo 31:1-11 - --The Israelites, who had been masons and bricklayers in Egypt, were not qualified for curious workmanship; but the Spirit who gave the apostles utteran...

Matthew Henry: Exo 31:1-11 - -- A great deal of fine work God had ordered to be done about the tabernacle; the materials the people were to provide, but who must put them into form...

Keil-Delitzsch: Exo 31:1-5 - -- The Builders (cf. Ex 35:30-36:1). - After having given directions for the construction of the sanctuary, and all the things required for the worship...

Constable: Exo 15:22--Lev 1:1 - --II. THE ADOPTION OF ISRAEL 15:22--40:38 The second major section of Exodus records the events associated with Go...

Constable: Exo 24:12--32:1 - --C. Directions regarding God's dwelling among His people 24:12-31:18 Having given directions clarifying I...

Constable: Exo 31:1-11 - --9. The builders of the tabernacle 31:1-11 Chapter 31 summarizes what God required for His people...

Guzik: Exo 31:1-18 - --Exodus 31 - The Call of Bezaleel and Aholiab A. The unique gifts of Bezaleel and Aholiab. 1. (1-6) The call of Bezaleel and Aholiab. Then the LORD...

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Introduction / Outline

JFB: Exodus (Book Introduction) EXODUS, a "going forth," derives its name from its being occupied principally with a relation of the departure of the Israelites from Egypt, and the i...

JFB: Exodus (Outline) INCREASE OF THE ISRAELITES. (Exo. 1:1-22) BIRTH AND PRESERVATION OF MOSES. (Exo 2:1-10) there went a man of the house of Levi, &c. Amram was the hus...

TSK: Exodus (Book Introduction) The title of this Book is derived from the Septuagint; in which it is called ΕΞΟΔΟΣ , " Exodus;" or, as it is in the Codex Alexandrinus, ΕÎ...

TSK: Exodus 31 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Exo 31:1, Bezaleel and Aholiab are appointed and qualified for the work of the tabernacle; Exo 31:12, The observation of the sabbath is a...

Poole: Exodus (Book Introduction) SECOND BOOK OF MOSES CALLED EXODUS. THE ARGUMENT. AFTER the death of Joseph, who had sent for his father’ s house into Egypt, the children o...

Poole: Exodus 31 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 31 Bezaleel and Aholiab are called for the work of the tabernacle, Exo 31:1-7 . The table and candlestick, Exo 31:8 . The altar, Exo 31:9 ....

MHCC: Exodus (Book Introduction) The Book of Exodus relates the forming of the children of Israel into a church and a nation. We have hitherto seen true religion shown in domestic lif...

MHCC: Exodus 31 (Chapter Introduction) (Exo 31:1-11) Bezaleel and Aholiab are appointed and qualified for the work of the tabernacle. (Exo 31:12-17) The observance of the sabbath. (Exo 31...

Matthew Henry: Exodus (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Second Book of Moses, Called Exodus Moses (the servant of the Lord in writing for him as well as ...

Matthew Henry: Exodus 31 (Chapter Introduction) God is here drawing towards a conclusion of what he had to say to Moses upon the mount, where he had now been with him forty days and forty nights;...

Constable: Exodus (Book Introduction) Introduction Title The Hebrew title of this book (we'elleh shemot) originated from the...

Constable: Exodus (Outline) Outline I. The liberation of Israel 1:1-15:21 A. God's preparation of Israel and Moses chs. ...

Constable: Exodus Exodus Bibliography Adams, Dwayne H. "The Building Program that Works (Exodus 25:4--36:7 [31:1-11])." Exegesis ...

Haydock: Exodus (Book Introduction) THE BOOK OF EXODUS. INTRODUCTION. The second Book of Moses is called Exodus from the Greek word Exodos, which signifies going out; becaus...

Gill: Exodus (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS This book is called by the Jews Veelleh Shemoth, from the first words with which it begins, and sometimes Sepher Shemoth, an...

Gill: Exodus 31 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 31 In this chapter an account is given of the persons whom God had chosen, and qualified for the work of building the tabern...

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