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The term "skilfully" is associated with the execution of tasks with precision, wisdom, and expertise, reflecting a heart aligned with divine purpose.<br><br><b>Old Testament References</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, skillfulness is prominently featured in the context of craftsmanship and artistry, particularly in the construction of the Tabernacle. <a href="/exodus/31.htm">Exodus 31:1-5</a> introduces Bezalel, whom God filled "with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in all kinds of craftsmanship, to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze." This passage underscores the divine origin of skill, suggesting that true skillfulness is a gift from God, intended for His glory.<br><br>The building of the Temple under King Solomon also highlights the value of skill. In <a href="/1_kings/7-14.htm">1 Kings 7:14</a> , Hiram of Tyre is described as "a man of great skill, understanding, and knowledge in working with bronze." His expertise was crucial in the creation of the Temple's furnishings, demonstrating that skillfulness is essential in the service of God’s dwelling place.<br><br><b>Wisdom Literature</b><br><br>The wisdom literature of the Bible often associates skill with wisdom and understanding. <a href="/proverbs/22-29.htm">Proverbs 22:29</a> states, "Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men." This proverb emphasizes that skill, when combined with diligence, leads to recognition and honor. It suggests that skillfulness is not merely a technical ability but is deeply connected to wisdom and moral integrity.<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>In the New Testament, while the term "skilfully" is not explicitly used, the concept is evident in the parables and teachings of Jesus. The Parable of the Talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>) illustrates the importance of using one's abilities wisely and productively. The servants who skilfully invest their talents are commended, while the one who fails to do so is rebuked. This parable reinforces the idea that skillfulness involves stewardship and accountability before God.<br><br><b>Spiritual Gifts and the Church</b><br><br>The Apostle Paul, in his letters, speaks to the diversity of gifts within the body of Christ, each requiring skillful use for the edification of the church. In <a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-7</a> , Paul writes, "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." This passage highlights that skillfulness in spiritual gifts is essential for the unity and growth of the church.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>Throughout Scripture, skillfulness is portrayed as a divine endowment, a reflection of God's creativity and wisdom. It is a call to excellence, stewardship, and service, urging believers to develop and use their skills for the glory of God and the benefit of others.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3190.htm"><span class="l">3190. yatab -- to be good, well, glad, or pleasing</span></a><br><b>...</b> ly), dress, earnestly, find favour, give, be glad, do (be, make) good((-ness)),<br> be (make) merry, please (+ well), shew more (kindness), <b>skilfully</b>, X very small <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3190.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/novatian/a_treatise_of_novatian_concerning_the_trinity/chapter_xxvii_argument_he_skilfully_replies.htm"><span class="l">Argument. --He <b>Skilfully</b> Replies to a Passage which the Heretics <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XXVII. Argument."He <b>Skilfully</b> Replies to a Passage Which the Heretics<br> Employed in Defence of Their Own Opinion. But since <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xxvii argument he skilfully replies.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gregory/gregory_of_nyssa_dogmatic_treatises_etc/section_7_he_then_clearly.htm"><span class="l">He Then Clearly and <b>Skilfully</b> Criticises the Doctrine of the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Section 7. He then clearly and <b>skilfully</b> criticises the doctrine of the impossibility<br> of comparison with the things made after the Son, and exposes the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 7 he then clearly.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gregory/gregory_of_nyssa_dogmatic_treatises_etc/section_4_he_next_skilfully.htm"><span class="l">He Next <b>Skilfully</b> Confutes the Partial, Empty and Blasphemous <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book II. Section 4. He next <b>skilfully</b> confutes the partial, empty and blasphemous<br> statement of Eunomius on the subject of the absolutely existent. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 4 he next skilfully.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gregory/gregory_of_nyssa_dogmatic_treatises_etc/section_4_then_returning_to.htm"><span class="l">Then Returning to the Words of Peter, "God Made Him Lord and <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Section 4. Then returning to the words of Peter, "God made Him Lord and Christ,"<br> he <b>skilfully</b> explains it by many arguments, and herein shows Eunomius as an <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 4 then returning to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/dionysius/the_works_of_dionysius/ii_a_refutation_of_this.htm"><span class="l">A Refutation of this Dogma on the Ground of Familiar Human <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> indeterminately, and to decompose and dissipate its materials in every casual and<br> unregulated way, just as the wisdom by which it was <b>skilfully</b> constructed at <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../dionysius/the works of dionysius/ii a refutation of this.htm</font><p><a href="/library/champness/broken_bread/xxxii_jesus_at_the_well.htm"><span class="l">Jesus at the Well. A Word to Preachers.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> become a preacher. II.--- Interest your Audience. How <b>skilfully</b> Jesus<br> went to work to lay hold of this giddy woman! He spoke of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/champness/broken bread/xxxii jesus at the well.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gregory/gregory_of_nyssa_dogmatic_treatises_etc/"><span class="l">Gregory of Nyssa: Dogmatic Treatises, Etc</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Section 4. He next <b>skilfully</b> confutes the partial, empty and blasphemous statement<br> of Eunomius on the subject of the absolutely existent. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/</font><p><a href="/library/arnot/the_parables_of_our_lord/xxv_the_prudent_steward.htm"><span class="l">The Prudent Steward.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the children of light, look after their own affairs; and it is intimated that the<br> one class attends to its business more earnestly and more <b>skilfully</b> than the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../arnot/the parables of our lord/xxv the prudent steward.htm</font><p><a href="/library/novatian/a_treatise_of_novatian_concerning_the_trinity/"><span class="l">A Treatise of Novatian Concerning the Trinity</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XXVII. Argument.--He <b>Skilfully</b> Replies to a Passage Which the Heretics<br> Employed in Defence of Their Own Opinion. Chapter XXVIII. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/novatian/a treatise of novatian concerning the trinity/</font><p><a href="/library/taylor/separation_and_service/part_i_separation_to_god.htm"><span class="l">Separation to God.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> There may be danger that the questioner cannot see: Satan's baits often <b>skilfully</b><br> conceal a sharp hook; but supposing that the thing be harmless, it does not <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../taylor/separation and service/part i separation to god.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/skilfully.htm"><span class="l"><b>Skilfully</b> (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Skilfully</b> (13 Occurrences). 2 Peter 1:16 For,<br><b>skilfully</b> devised fables not having followed out, we did <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/skilfully.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/breastpiece.htm"><span class="l">Breastpiece (21 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 28:28 And they shall bind the breastplate by the rings thereof unto the rings of<br> the ephod with a thread of blue, that it may be upon the <b>skilfully</b> woven band <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/breastpiece.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/workmanship.htm"><span class="l">Workmanship (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 28:8 And the <b>skilfully</b> woven band, which is upon it, wherewith to gird it<br> on, shall be like the work thereof and of the same piece: of gold, of blue <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/workmanship.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/finely.htm"><span class="l">Finely (27 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 28:8 And the <b>skilfully</b> woven band, which is upon it, wherewith to gird it<br> on, shall be like the work thereof and of the same piece: of gold, of blue <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/finely.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/thread.htm"><span class="l">Thread (32 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 28:28 And they shall bind the breastplate by the rings thereof unto the rings of<br> the ephod with a lace of blue, that it may be upon the <b>skilfully</b> woven band of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/thread.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tunic.htm"><span class="l">Tunic (24 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the coat, and the robe of the ephod,<br> and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the <b>skilfully</b> woven band <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tunic.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wherewith.htm"><span class="l">Wherewith (182 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 28:8 And the <b>skilfully</b> woven band, which is upon it, wherewith to gird it<br> on, shall be like the work thereof and of the same piece; of gold, of blue <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wherewith.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pieces.htm"><span class="l">Pieces (209 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and shalt put them on the two shoulder-pieces of the ephod underneath, in the forepart<br> thereof, close by the coupling thereof, above the <b>skilfully</b> woven band <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pieces.htm - 40k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/skilful.htm"><span class="l">Skilful (38 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/skilful.htm - 21k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/left-handed.htm"><span class="l">Left-handed (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Left-handed. Lefthanded, Left-handed. Leftover . Easton's Bible Dictionary<br> (Judges 3:15; 20:16), one unable to use the right hand <b>skilfully</b>, and who therefore <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/left-handed.htm - 8k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Skilfully (13 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_peter/1-16.htm">2 Peter 1:16</a></span><br />For, <span class="boldtext">skilfully</span> devised fables not having followed out, we did make known to you the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, but eye-witnesses having become of his majesty --<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/26-1.htm">Exodus 26:1</a></span><br />Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains: of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, with cherubim the work of the skilful workman shalt thou make them.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6</a></span><br />And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the skilful workman.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Exodus 28:8</a></span><br />And the skilfully woven band, which is upon it, wherewith to gird it on, shall be like the work thereof and of the same piece; of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Exodus 28:27</a></span><br />And thou shalt make two rings of gold, and shalt put them on the two shoulder-pieces of the ephod underneath, in the forepart thereof, close by the coupling thereof, above the skilfully woven band of the ephod. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Exodus 28:28</a></span><br />And they shall bind the breastplate by the rings thereof unto the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it may be upon the skilfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastplate be not loosed from the ephod. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">Exodus 36:8</a></span><br />And every wise-hearted man among them that wrought the work made the tabernacle with ten curtains: of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, with cherubim the work of the skilful workman made he them.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/36-35.htm">Exodus 36:35</a></span><br />And he made the veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen; with the cherubim the work of the skilful workman made he it.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/39-5.htm">Exodus 39:5</a></span><br />And the skilfully woven band, that was upon it, wherewith to gird it on, was of the same piece and like the work thereof; of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen; as Jehovah commanded Moses. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">Exodus 39:21</a></span><br />And they did bind the breastplate by the rings thereof unto the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it might be upon the skilfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastplate might not be loosed from the ephod; as Jehovah commanded Moses. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Leviticus 8:7</a></span><br />And he put upon him the coat, and girded him with the girdle, and clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod upon him, and he girded him with the skilfully woven band of the ephod, and bound it unto him therewith. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalms 33:3</a></span><br />Sing unto him a new song; play <span class="boldtext">skilfully</span> with a loud noise. <br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hosea/13-2.htm">Hosea 13:2</a></span><br />Now they sin more and more, and have made themselves molten images of their silver, even idols according to their own understanding, all of them the work of the craftsmen. They say of them,'They offer human sacrifice and kiss the calves.'<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/skilfully.htm">Skilfully</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/skilfully.htm">Skilfully (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/skill.htm">Skill (26 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/ruleth.htm">Ruleth (21 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/equity.htm">Equity (19 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shepherded.htm">Shepherded (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/leadeth.htm">Leadeth (42 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fed.htm">Fed (62 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/skilful.htm">Skilful (38 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/s/skilful.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Skilful"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Skilful" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/s/skilfulness.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Skilfulness"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Skilfulness" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></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></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>