Exodus 35:31
New International Version
and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—

New Living Translation
The LORD has filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.

English Standard Version
and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship,

Berean Standard Bible
And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,

King James Bible
And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;

New King James Version
and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship,

New American Standard Bible
And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship;

NASB 1995
“And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding and in knowledge and in all craftsmanship;

NASB 1977
“And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding and in knowledge and in all craftsmanship;

Legacy Standard Bible
And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in discernment, and in knowledge, and in all craftsmanship;

Amplified Bible
and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom and skill, with intelligence and understanding, and with knowledge in all [areas of] craftsmanship,

Christian Standard Bible
He has filled him with God’s Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every kind of craft

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He has filled him with God’s Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every kind of craft

American Standard Version
and he hath filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;

English Revised Version
and he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD has filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God, making him highly skilled, resourceful, and knowledgeable in all trades.

Good News Translation
God has filled him with his power and given him skill, ability, and understanding for every kind of artistic work,

International Standard Version
and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, and with knowledge of all kinds of work,

Majority Standard Bible
And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,

NET Bible
He has filled him with the Spirit of God--with skill, with understanding, with knowledge, and in all kinds of work,

New Heart English Bible
He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;

Webster's Bible Translation
And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;

World English Bible
He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of workmanship;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and He fills him [with] the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all work,

Young's Literal Translation
and He doth fill him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all work,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will fill him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all work;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And hath filled him with the spirit of God, with wisdom and understanding and knowledge and all learning.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, and understanding, and knowledge, and all teaching,

New American Bible
and has filled him with a divine spirit of skill and understanding and knowledge in every craft:

New Revised Standard Version
he has filled him with divine spirit, with skill, intelligence, and knowledge in every kind of craft,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom and with understanding, and with knowledge, and with all manner of workmanship,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Spirit of God filled him in wisdom and in understanding and in knowledge and in every work;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And He hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and has filled him with a divine spirit of wisdom and understanding, and knowledge of all things,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Bezalel and Oholiab
30Then 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. 31And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, 32to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,…

Cross References
Exodus 31:3
And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,

1 Kings 7:14
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.

Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.

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. ...

Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

1 Chronicles 28:12
The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things,

1 Kings 3:12
behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be.

2 Chronicles 2:7
Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided.

Daniel 1:17
To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.

James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

1 Corinthians 2:10-13
But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. / For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. / We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. ...

Job 32:8
But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.

2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Colossians 1:9
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

Ephesians 1:17
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.


Treasury of Scripture

And he has filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;

and he

Isaiah 11:2-5
And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; …

Isaiah 28:26
For his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him.

Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; …

wisdom.

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Exodus 35
1. The Sabbath
4. The free gifts for the tabernacle
20. The readiness of the people to offer
30. Bezaleel and Aholiab are called to the work














And He has filled him with the Spirit of God
This phrase highlights the divine empowerment given to Bezalel, the craftsman chosen to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle. The filling of the Spirit of God indicates a special anointing for a specific task, a concept seen throughout Scripture, such as in the anointing of kings like Saul and David (1 Samuel 10:10, 16:13). This divine filling is not just for spiritual leaders but also for those called to practical tasks, emphasizing that all work done for God requires His Spirit. The Spirit's involvement in craftsmanship underscores the sacredness of the work and the importance of divine guidance in all endeavors.

with skill, ability, and knowledge
These attributes are essential for the intricate work required in constructing the Tabernacle. Skill refers to the practical expertise needed to execute the work, while ability suggests the capacity to apply this skill effectively. Knowledge implies an understanding of the materials and techniques necessary for the task. This triad of qualities is reminiscent of the wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, where wisdom is often associated with skillful living (Proverbs 2:6). The emphasis on these qualities shows that God values excellence and precision in the work done for His glory.

in all kinds of craftsmanship
The phrase indicates the comprehensive nature of Bezalel's abilities, covering a wide range of artistic and technical skills. This includes metalwork, woodwork, weaving, and more, as detailed in the subsequent verses of Exodus 35. The Tabernacle's construction required diverse talents, reflecting the multifaceted nature of God's creation and the variety of gifts He bestows upon His people. This diversity of craftsmanship can be seen as a type of the body of Christ, where different members have different gifts but work together for a common purpose (1 Corinthians 12:4-7). The craftsmanship also points to the beauty and order inherent in God's design, both in the physical Tabernacle and in the spiritual temple of the Church.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Bezalel
The primary individual mentioned in this context, Bezalel is chosen by God to lead the construction of the Tabernacle. He is endowed with the Spirit of God to perform his tasks with exceptional skill and wisdom.

2. The Spirit of God
This refers to the divine empowerment given to Bezalel, enabling him to carry out the work of crafting the Tabernacle with excellence. It highlights the divine origin of his skills and abilities.

3. Wisdom, Understanding, and Ability
These are the specific attributes given to Bezalel by the Spirit of God. They encompass not only technical skill but also insight and discernment in his work.

4. The Tabernacle
The sacred place where God would dwell among His people, constructed according to divine specifications. Bezalel's work is crucial in creating this holy space.

5. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who receives the instructions from God regarding the construction of the Tabernacle and appoints Bezalel for this task.
Teaching Points
Divine Empowerment for Service
God equips those He calls with the necessary skills and wisdom to fulfill His purposes. Just as Bezalel was filled with the Spirit, believers today are empowered by the Holy Spirit for service.

The Role of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is not only for spiritual matters but also for practical tasks. Bezalel's craftsmanship was a spiritual service, showing that all work done for God is sacred.

Wisdom and Understanding in Work
Wisdom and understanding are crucial in executing tasks effectively. Believers should seek God's wisdom in their daily work and decisions.

Using Gifts for God's Glory
Each person has unique gifts and talents given by God. Like Bezalel, we should use our abilities to glorify God and serve His people.

The Importance of Obedience
Bezalel's work was in obedience to God's instructions. Our obedience to God's calling is essential in fulfilling His plans.Verses 31-33 - Correspond almost word for word with vers. 3-5 of ch. 31, q. vide.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And He has filled
וַיְמַלֵּ֥א (way·mal·lê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

him
אֹת֖וֹ (’ō·ṯōw)
Direct object marker | third person masculine singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

with the Spirit
ר֣וּחַ (rū·aḥ)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit

of God,
אֱלֹהִ֑ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

with wisdom,
בְּחָכְמָ֛ה (bə·ḥā·ḵə·māh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2451: Wisdom

understanding,
וּבְדַ֖עַת (ū·ḇə·ḏa·‘aṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1847: Knowledge

and ability
בִּתְבוּנָ֥ה (biṯ·ḇū·nāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8394: Intelligence, an argument, caprice

in all kinds
וּבְכָל־ (ū·ḇə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

of crafts,
מְלָאכָֽה׃ (mə·lā·ḵāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property


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