Exodus 31:2
New International Version
“See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,

New Living Translation
“Look, I have specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

English Standard Version
“See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,

Berean Standard Bible
“See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

King James Bible
See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

New King James Version
“See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

New American Standard Bible
“See, I have called by name Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

NASB 1995
“See, I have called by name Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

NASB 1977
“See, I have called by name Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

Legacy Standard Bible
“See, I have called by name Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

Amplified Bible
“See, I have called by name Bezalel, son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

Christian Standard Bible
“Look, I have appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Look, I have appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

American Standard Version
See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

Contemporary English Version
I have chosen Bezalel from the Judah tribe to make the sacred tent and its furnishings.

English Revised Version
See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"I have chosen Bezalel, son of Uri and grandson of Hur, from the tribe of Judah.

Good News Translation
"I have chosen Bezalel, the son of Uri and grandson of Hur, from the tribe of Judah,

International Standard Version
"Look, I've called Uri's son Bezalel, grandson of Hur from Judah's tribe

Majority Standard Bible
“See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

NET Bible
"See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,

New Heart English Bible
"Look, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

Webster's Bible Translation
See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

World English Bible
“Behold, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“See, I have called by name Bezaleel, son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,

Young's Literal Translation
'See, I have called by name Bezaleel, son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,

Smith's Literal Translation
See, I called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold, I have called by name Beseleel the son of Uri the son of Hur of the tribe of Juda,

Catholic Public Domain Version
“Behold, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, from the tribe of Judah,

New American Bible
See, I have singled out Bezalel, son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,

New Revised Standard Version
See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
See, I have called by name Bezaliel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and said to him,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Behold, I have called by name Beseleel the son of Urias the son of Or, of the tribe of Juda.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Bezalel and Oholiab the Craftsmen
1Then the LORD said to Moses, 2“See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. 3And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,…

Cross References
Exodus 35:30-35
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. / And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ...

1 Kings 7:13-14
Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. / He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.

2 Chronicles 2:13-14
So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. / He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David.

Isaiah 28:24-29
Does the plowman plow for planting every day? Does he continuously loosen and harrow the soil? / When he has leveled its surface, does he not sow caraway and scatter cumin? He plants wheat in rows and barley in plots, and rye within its border. / For his God instructs and teaches him properly. ...

Isaiah 44:28
who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’”

Isaiah 45:1-4
This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: / “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. / I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. ...

Genesis 41:38-39
So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?” / Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.

1 Samuel 16:12-13
So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

1 Chronicles 28:19
“All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.”

Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Acts 6:3
Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them

Acts 7:22
So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.

Acts 18:2-3
There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them, / and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.

Romans 12:6-8
We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

1 Corinthians 12:4-11
There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. ...


Treasury of Scripture

See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

I have

Exodus 33:12,17
And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight…

Exodus 35:30
And Moses said unto the children of Israel, See, the LORD hath called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah;

Exodus 36:1
Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.

Bezaleel

Exodus 37:1
And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it:

1 Chronicles 2:19,20
And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur…

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Exodus 31
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12. The observation of the Sabbath is again commanded
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See
This word serves as a divine imperative, calling attention to God's sovereign choice and action. In Hebrew, the word is "רְאֵה" (re'eh), which is often used to draw attention to something significant. It emphasizes the importance of what follows and invites the listener to perceive God's intentionality and purpose.

I have appointed
The Hebrew root here is "מָלֵא" (male), which means to fill or to appoint. This indicates God's direct involvement and authority in selecting individuals for His purposes. It underscores the divine initiative and the idea that God equips those He calls.

by name
This phrase highlights the personal nature of God's call. In the ancient Near Eastern context, names were deeply significant, often reflecting character or destiny. God's calling of Bezalel by name signifies a personal relationship and a specific, intentional choice.

Bezalel
The name Bezalel means "in the shadow of God" or "under God's protection." This name is fitting for someone chosen to work on the sacred task of constructing the Tabernacle, symbolizing God's presence among His people. It reflects the idea that Bezalel's work is under divine guidance and protection.

son of Uri, the son of Hur
This genealogical detail situates Bezalel within a specific family lineage, emphasizing the continuity of God's work through generations. Uri means "my light," and Hur is associated with nobility or freedom. This lineage suggests a heritage of faith and leadership, which Bezalel inherits and embodies in his divine appointment.

of the tribe of Judah
The tribe of Judah holds significant importance in biblical history, being the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ would come. Judah means "praise," and this connection highlights the role of Bezalel's work in the broader narrative of God's redemptive plan. It underscores the idea that the work of the Tabernacle is not just a physical construction but a spiritual act of worship and praise to God.

(2) I have called by name.--It is a high honour to be called of God by name. He thus calls only those whom He appoints to some great work, as Moses (Exodus 3:4; Exodus 33:12), Samuel (1Samuel 3:10), and Cyrus (Isaiah 45:3-4).

Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur.--Hur, the grandfather of Bezaleel, is generally supposed to be identical with the Hur who supported Moses's hands (Exodus 17:12), and was left joint regent with Aaron when Moses went up into Mount Sinai (Exodus 24:14). There is, however, no evidence of this beyond the identity of the name. . . .

Verse 2. - I have called by name. God "calls by name" only those whom he appoints to some high office, as Moses (Exodus 3:4; Exodus 33:12), Cyrus (Isaiah 45:3, 4), and here Bezaleel and Aholiab. He honours us highly in even condescending to "know us by name," still more in "calling" us. Bezaleel is traced to Judah in Chronicles through five ancestors - Uri, Hur, Caleb, Hezron, and Pharez, Judah's son by Tamar. The genealogy, though less contracted than most of those in Exodus, probably contains two or three omissions. The son of Hur. Hur, the grandfather of Bezaleel, is thought to be the person mentioned in Exodus 17:10, and Exodus 24:14.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“See,
רְאֵ֖ה (rə·’êh)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

I have appointed
קָרָ֣אתִֽי (qā·rā·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

by name
בְשֵׁ֑ם (ḇə·šêm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name

Bezalel
בְּצַלְאֵ֛ל (bə·ṣal·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1212: Bezalel -- 'in the shadow (protection) of El', two Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Uri,
אוּרִ֥י (’ū·rî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 221: Uri -- 'fiery', three Israelites

the son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Hur,
ח֖וּר (ḥūr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2354: Hur -- four Israelites, also a Midianite

of the tribe
לְמַטֵּ֥ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Judah.
יְהוּדָֽה׃ (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites


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