In the context of the Bible, the term "architect" is not explicitly used as it is understood in modern times. However, the concept of architecture and the role of an architect can be inferred from various passages that describe the construction of significant structures, such as the Tabernacle, Solomon's Temple, and the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls.

Biblical References and Context

1. The Tabernacle: The earliest example of divine architectural instruction is found in the construction of the Tabernacle. In Exodus 25-31, God provides Moses with detailed plans for the Tabernacle, its furnishings, and the priestly garments. The role of the architect here is fulfilled by Bezalel and Oholiab, who are divinely inspired craftsmen. Exodus 31:2-5 states, "See, I have appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in all kinds of craftsmanship, to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze."

2. Solomon's Temple: King Solomon's Temple is another significant architectural endeavor described in the Bible. The construction of the Temple is detailed in 1 Kings 6-7 and 2 Chronicles 3-4. Solomon employed skilled laborers and craftsmen, including Hiram from Tyre, who was a master craftsman in bronze. 1 Kings 7:13-14 notes, "Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. He was a widow’s son from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram was filled with wisdom, understanding, and skill to do all kinds of bronze work."

3. Rebuilding of Jerusalem: The rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah also reflects architectural planning and execution. Nehemiah 2:17-18 records Nehemiah's leadership in this project: "Then I said to them, 'You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.' And I told them how the hand of my God had been upon me for good, and what the king had said to me. 'Let us start rebuilding,' they replied, and they set their hands to this good work."

Symbolic and Theological Significance

The concept of architecture in the Bible often carries symbolic and theological significance. The design and construction of sacred spaces like the Tabernacle and the Temple are seen as reflections of divine order and beauty. Hebrews 11:10 speaks of Abraham looking forward to "the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God," highlighting the ultimate divine architecture of the heavenly city.

Wisdom and Craftsmanship

The Bible emphasizes the importance of wisdom and skill in architectural endeavors. Proverbs 24:3-4 states, "By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure." This underscores the belief that successful architecture is not merely a technical achievement but also a manifestation of divine wisdom and order.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not use the term "architect" in the modern sense, it provides numerous examples of architectural planning and execution, often under divine guidance. These examples highlight the importance of wisdom, skill, and divine inspiration in the creation of structures that serve both functional and spiritual purposes.1. (n.) A person skilled in the art of building; one who understands architecture, or makes it his occupation to form plans and designs of buildings, and to superintend the artificers employed.

2. (n.) A contriver, designer, or maker.

753. architekton -- a master builder
... Noun, Masculine Transliteration: architekton Phonetic Spelling: (ar-khee-tek'-tone)
Short Definition: master-builder Definition: master-builder, architect. ...
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5079. technites -- a craftsman, artificer
... Transliteration: technites Phonetic Spelling: (tekh-nee'-tace) Short Definition:
a craftsman, artisan Definition: a craftsman, artisan, architect, builder. ...
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525. amon -- an artificer, architect, master workman
... 524, 525. amon. 526 . an artificer, architect, master workman. Transliteration:
amon Phonetic Spelling: (aw-mone') Short Definition: artisans. ...
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The Supreme Architect and Our Everlasting Father
... THE FOURTH CENTURY 75 The Supreme Architect and our Everlasting Father.
The Supreme Architect and our Everlasting Father, having ...
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Fragment vi. Since God is Vast, and the Architect of the World...
... Fragment VI. Since God is vast, and the Architect of the world? Since
[4810] God is vast, and the Architect of the world, and ...
/.../fragments from the lost writings of irenaeus/fragment vi since god is.htm

Innocent Alypius, Being Apprehended as a Thief, is Set at Liberty ...
... Book VI. Chapter IX."Innocent Alypius, Being Apprehended as a Thief,
is Set at Liberty by the Cleverness of an Architect. 14. ...
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Blind Force or Intelligence, Which?
... The life in the germ is the controlling agency, superintending the building, charged
with the working out the design of the architect." Who is the architect? ...
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"Something"
... that. I will be an architect; I will be one of the thinkers, the artists;
I will raise myself to the aristocracy of intellect. I ...
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The Tabernacle of the Most High
... The church is not a heap of stones shot together; she is a building. Of old her
architect devised her. ... Looking on, I see the architect choosing a corner stone. ...
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Christ Glorified as the Builder of his Church
... upon which he should build it. Solomon was exceeding wise, but I do not
think he was his own architect. The Lord, who had shown ...
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The System of the Moral Universe not Purposely Involved in ...
... or months, or years: This to attain, whether heaven move or earth, Imports not if
thou reckon right; the rest From man or angel the great Architect Did wisely ...
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The Extent of Messiah's Spiritual Kingdom
... our Lord in the heart, and in the world, is frequently compared to a building or
house, of which He Himself is both the Foundation and the Architect (Isaiah 28 ...
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As his Fellow-Workers
... He speaks here of the Church as God's building, which, as the Great Architect,
He is building up into a holy temple and dwelling for Himself. ...
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Architect (2 Occurrences)
...Architect (2 Occurrences). ... (DBY). Hebrews 11:10 for he continually looked forward
to the city which has the foundations, whose architect and builder is God. ...
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Pattern (28 Occurrences)
... the building of the tabernacle, etc. It is doubtful if any architect's
drawing was ever made of the temple. It is not the custom ...
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Archite (7 Occurrences)

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Architecture
... FINAL LITERATURE I. General History. The words "architect" and "architecture"
do not occur in the Old Testament or the New Testament. ...
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Intelligent (47 Occurrences)
... education, or judgment; knowing; sensible; skilled; marked by intelligence; as,
an intelligent young man; an intelligent architect; an intelligent answer. ...
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Tower (74 Occurrences)
... The watchtower was simply a high structure, probably without any special shape or
form, which depended upon the will of the architect and the nature of the ...
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Creation (35 Occurrences)
... Not only have the "carpenter" and the "gardener" theories-with, of course, the
architect or world-builder theory of Plato-been dismissed; not only has the ...
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Alexandria (4 Occurrences)
... Deinocrates, greatest living architect, already famous as builder of the Temple
of Diana, was given free hand and like a dream the most beautiful city of the ...
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Continually (180 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Hebrews 11:10 for he continually looked forward to the city which has
the foundations, whose architect and builder is God. (WEY). ...
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Logos
... form to man. It is the eternal thought in which the Divine Architect ever
beholds His future creation (Job 28:23-27). If in Job ...
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