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href="/bsb/exodus/31.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/31.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/31.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all <i>manner of</i> workmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all <i>kinds of</i> craftsmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all <i>kinds of</i> craftsmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in discernment, in knowledge, and in all <i>kinds of</i> craftsmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom <i>and</i> skill, in understanding <i>and</i> intelligence, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have filled him with God’s Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every craft<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have filled him with God&#8217s Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every craft<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I have filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God, making him highly skilled, resourceful, and knowledgeable in all trades.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and I have filled him with my power. I have given him understanding, skill, and ability for every kind of artistic work--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and I've filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and all kinds of craftsmanship <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and I have filled him with the Spirit of God in skill, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all kinds of workmanship, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and I fill him [with] the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all work,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and I fill him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all work,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I will fill him with the spirit of God, in wisdom and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all work.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I have filled him with the spirit of God, with wisdom and understanding, and knowledge in all manner of work. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, and understanding, and knowledge in every craft,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and I have filled him with a divine spirit of skill and understanding and knowledge in every craft:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and I have filled him with divine spirit, with ability, intelligence, and knowledge in every kind of craft,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and in understanding, and in knowledge and in all manner of workmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />“See, I called by name Batsliel, son of Uri, son of Khur, from the tribe of Yehuda:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I have filled him <i>with</i> a divine spirit of wisdom, and understanding, and knowledge, to invent in every work,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/31-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=8061" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/31.htm">Bezalel and Oholiab the Craftsmen</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>“See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4390.htm" title="4390: wā·’ă·mal·lê (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To be full, to fill. Or malae; a primitive root, to fill or be full of, in a wide application.">And I have filled</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">with the Spirit</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: bə·ḥā·ḵə·māh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">with skill,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8394.htm" title="8394: ū·ḇiṯ·ḇū·nāh (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fs) -- An understanding. And tbuwnah; or towbunah; from biyn; intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice.">ability,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1847.htm" title="1847: ū·ḇə·ḏa·‘aṯ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Knowledge. From yada'; knowledge.">and knowledge</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ū·ḇə·ḵāl (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">in all kinds</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·lā·ḵāh (N-fs) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">of craftsmanship,</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a></span><br />For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-14.htm">1 Kings 7:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10-12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-26.htm">Isaiah 28:26</a></span><br />For his God instructs and teaches him properly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/1-17.htm">Daniel 1:17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/32-8.htm">Job 32:8</a></span><br />But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-31.htm">Exodus 35:31</a></span><br />And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-12.htm">1 Chronicles 28:12</a></span><br />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,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,</p><p class="hdg">filled</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/35-31.htm">Exodus 35:31</a></b></br> And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9</a></b></br> Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/7-14.htm">1 Kings 7:14</a></b></br> He <i>was</i> a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father <i>was</i> a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work.</p><p class="hdg">the spirit of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/28-24.htm">Exodus 28:24-29</a></b></br> And thou shalt put the two wreathen <i>chains</i> of gold in the two rings <i>which are</i> on the ends of the breastplate… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Ability</a> <a href="/exodus/35-31.htm">Crafts</a> <a href="/exodus/35-33.htm">Craftsmanship</a> <a href="/genesis/25-27.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/exodus/16-32.htm">Fill</a> <a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Full</a> <a href="/revelation/13-18.htm">Intelligence</a> <a href="/exodus/1-14.htm">Kinds</a> <a href="/exodus/26-24.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/acts/17-29.htm">Skill</a> <a href="/exodus/12-16.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/revelation/13-18.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/exodus/30-35.htm">Work</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Workmanship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/31-6.htm">Ability</a> <a href="/exodus/35-31.htm">Crafts</a> <a href="/exodus/31-5.htm">Craftsmanship</a> <a href="/exodus/35-25.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/exodus/35-31.htm">Fill</a> <a href="/exodus/35-31.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/exodus/33-4.htm">Full</a> <a href="/exodus/35-31.htm">Intelligence</a> <a href="/exodus/31-5.htm">Kinds</a> <a href="/exodus/31-5.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/exodus/31-6.htm">Skill</a> <a href="/exodus/35-31.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/exodus/35-21.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/exodus/35-31.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/exodus/31-6.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/exodus/31-6.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/exodus/31-4.htm">Work</a> <a href="/exodus/31-5.htm">Workmanship</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/31-1.htm">Bezaleel and Aholiah are appointed for the work of the tabernacle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/31-12.htm">The observation of the Sabbath is again commanded</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/31-18.htm">Moses receives the two tablets</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/31.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And I have filled him with the Spirit of God</b><br>This phrase indicates divine empowerment, a concept seen throughout Scripture where God equips individuals for specific tasks. The Spirit of God is often associated with wisdom, understanding, and the ability to perform tasks beyond natural capabilities. This filling is reminiscent of the anointing of prophets, priests, and kings, such as David in <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a>. It signifies a special calling and purpose, aligning with the broader biblical theme of God equipping His people for His work.<p><b>with skill</b><br>The Hebrew word for "skill" here can also be translated as "wisdom." This is not merely technical ability but includes insight and discernment. In the context of the tabernacle's construction, it implies a God-given understanding of how to create objects that reflect divine beauty and order. This wisdom is akin to that given to Solomon for the building of the temple (<a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-34</a>).<p><b>ability</b><br>This term suggests competence and proficiency in executing tasks. It implies that the individual is not only knowledgeable but also capable of applying that knowledge effectively. This ability is a gift from God, ensuring that the work done is of the highest quality, reflecting God's own perfection and excellence.<p><b>and knowledge</b><br>Knowledge here refers to an understanding of materials, techniques, and processes necessary for craftsmanship. It is comprehensive, covering all aspects required for the task. This knowledge is divinely imparted, ensuring that the work aligns with God's specific instructions for the tabernacle, as detailed in earlier chapters of Exodus.<p><b>in all kinds of craftsmanship</b><br>This phrase encompasses a wide range of artistic and technical skills, including metalwork, woodwork, weaving, and embroidery. The craftsmanship required for the tabernacle was intricate and detailed, reflecting the glory and holiness of God. This mirrors the diversity of gifts within the body of Christ, as described in <a href="/1_corinthians/12.htm">1 Corinthians 12</a>, where each member is equipped for different roles to build up the church.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel.htm">Bezalel</a></b><br>A skilled craftsman chosen by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle. He is filled with the Spirit of God to carry out this task.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_spirit_of_god.htm">The Spirit of God</a></b><br>The divine presence and empowerment given to Bezalel to enable him to perform his work with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/empowerment_by_the_spirit.htm">Empowerment by the Spirit</a></b><br>Just as Bezalel was filled with the Spirit of God for his task, believers today are empowered by the Holy Spirit to fulfill their God-given roles and responsibilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_choosing.htm">God's Sovereignty in Choosing</a></b><br>God specifically chose Bezalel for the work of the Tabernacle, reminding us that God has a purpose and plan for each of us, and He equips us accordingly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_skill_and_craftsmanship.htm">The Importance of Skill and Craftsmanship</a></b><br>The work of Bezalel highlights the value God places on skill and excellence in our work, encouraging us to pursue our tasks with diligence and dedication.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom,_understanding,_and_knowledge.htm">Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge</a></b><br>These attributes, given by the Spirit, are essential for carrying out God's work effectively. We should seek these qualities in our own lives through prayer and study of Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_god's_work.htm">The Role of Community in God's Work</a></b><br>Bezalel did not work alone; he was part of a larger community contributing to the Tabernacle. This teaches us the importance of collaboration and unity in the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_exodus_31_3's_skills_be_validated.htm">Exodus 31:3 – How could a supernatural infusion of craftsmanship and skill be scientifically or historically validated? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_bezalel's_existence.htm">Exodus 31:2 – Where is the historical or archeological evidence that confirms the existence of Bezalel or supports this specific claim of divine empowerment? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_inspire_creativity.htm">How does the Bible inspire creative expression?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'by_my_spirit'_mean.htm">What does "by My Spirit" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3-4) <span class= "bld">I have filled him with the spirit of God . . . to devise cunning works.</span>--"Every good gift and every perfect gift (intellectual power no less than others) is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights" (<a href="/james/1-17.htm" title="Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no fickleness, neither shadow of turning.">James 1:17</a>). Artistic ability is a Divine gift, a very precious gift, best employed in God's direct service, and always to be employed in subordination to His will, as an improving, elevating, and refining--not as a corrupting--influence.<p><span class= "bld">In wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge.</span>--By "wisdom" is probably meant the power to invent and originate artistic forms; by "understanding," the ability to appreciate artistic suggestions received from others; by "knowledge," acquaintance with the methods and processes of art. Bezaleel was to possess all these gifts.<p><span class= "bld">In all manner of workmanship.</span>--He was also to possess that wonderful dexterity of hand on which the power of artistic execution mainly depends.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Spirit of God</span>. There is no article in the Hebrew, any more than in <a href="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a>; and some would therefore translate "a Divine Spirit"; but no change is needed. <span class="accented">Ruakh elohim</span> contains in itself the idea of singularity, since God has but one Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the medium of communication whereby God the Father bestows all gifts upon us. <span class="cmt_word">In wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge</span>. By the first of these terms is meant the power to invent and originate; by the second ability to receive and appreciate directions and suggestions; by the third, such information as is acquired by experience and acquaintance with facts. Bezaleel was to have all these, and, in addition, was to be wise in <span class="cmt_word">all manner of workmanship</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> - to possess manual dexterity, the power of artistic execution. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/31-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And I have filled</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאֲמַלֵּ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ă·mal·lê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4390.htm">Strong's 4390: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fill, be full of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹת֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with the Spirit</span><br /><span class="heb">ר֣וּחַ</span> <span class="translit">(rū·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with wisdom,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּחָכְמָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḥā·ḵə·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">understanding,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְדַ֖עַת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·ḏa·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1847.htm">Strong's 1847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Knowledge</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and ability</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבִתְבוּנָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇiṯ·ḇū·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8394.htm">Strong's 8394: </a> </span><span class="str2">Intelligence, an argument, caprice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in all kinds</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of craftsmanship,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלָאכָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·lā·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">OT Law: Exodus 31:3 And I have filled him (Exo. 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