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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Gold-workers</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/g/gold-workers.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/nehemiah/3-31.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/g/gold-workers.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Gold-workers</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/g/gold-worker.htm" title="Gold-worker">◄</a> Gold-workers <a href="/topical/g/gold-woven.htm" title="Gold-woven">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Gold-workers in the Bible are artisans and craftsmen skilled in the extraction, refinement, and crafting of gold into various objects, including religious artifacts, jewelry, and currency. Gold, a symbol of wealth, purity, and divine glory, holds significant importance throughout the biblical narrative, and those who worked with this precious metal played crucial roles in both religious and economic contexts.<br><br><b>Biblical References and Roles</b><br><br>1. <b>Tabernacle and Temple Artisans</b>: Gold-workers were instrumental in the construction of the Tabernacle and the Temple, where gold was extensively used. In <a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3-5</a>, Bezalel is filled with the Spirit of God, endowed with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge to craft with gold, silver, and bronze. "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" (<a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3-4</a>). These artisans were responsible for creating the Ark of the Covenant, the lampstand, and other sacred items.<br><br>2. <b>Solomon's Temple</b>: King Solomon employed skilled gold-workers to adorn the Temple in Jerusalem with gold. <a href="/1_kings/6-21.htm">1 Kings 6:21-22</a> describes the lavish use of gold: "So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. So he overlaid the whole interior with gold." The opulence of Solomon's Temple underscored the glory and majesty of God.<br><br>3. <b>Idolatry and Judgment</b>: Gold-workers also appear in contexts of idolatry, where their skills were misused to create idols. In <a href="/bsb/exodus/32.htm">Exodus 32</a>, Aaron instructs the people to bring their gold jewelry, which he then fashions into a golden calf. This act of idolatry leads to severe consequences for the Israelites. "He took what they handed him and fashioned it with an engraving tool and made it into a molten calf" (<a href="/exodus/32-4.htm">Exodus 32:4</a>).<br><br>4. <b>Economic and Social Impact</b>: Gold-workers contributed to the economic prosperity of ancient Israel and surrounding nations. Gold was a medium of exchange and a measure of wealth. In <a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">1 Kings 10:14</a>, the annual gold revenue of Solomon is recorded: "The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents." This wealth facilitated trade and diplomatic relations.<br><br>5. <b>Symbolism and Prophecy</b>: Gold-workers' creations often carried symbolic meanings. In prophetic literature, gold is used to describe the splendor of God's kingdom and the purity of His people. In <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Revelation 21:18</a>, the New Jerusalem is described: "The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass."<br><br><b>Skills and Techniques</b><br><br>Gold-workers in biblical times employed various techniques to work with gold, including smelting, refining, casting, and engraving. These processes required not only technical skill but also artistic creativity. The ability to transform raw gold into intricate designs and functional objects was highly valued and often seen as a divine gift.<br><br><b>Cultural and Religious Significance</b><br><br>The work of gold-workers was deeply intertwined with the cultural and religious life of ancient Israel. Their craftsmanship was not merely a trade but a service to God, especially when creating items for worship. The use of gold in religious contexts symbolized the holiness and sanctity of the objects and spaces it adorned.<br><br>In summary, gold-workers in the Bible were essential figures whose skills and artistry contributed to the religious, economic, and cultural fabric of biblical society. Their work with gold, a metal of great significance, reflects both the glory of God and the complexities of human devotion and idolatry.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_9/chapter_ithe_iranian_conquest.htm"><span class="l">The Iranian Conquest</span></a> <br>History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 9. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter ithe iranian conquest.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/g/gold-workers.htm"><span class="l"><b>Gold</b>-<b>workers</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>Gold</b>-<b>workers</b>. Gold-worker, <b>Gold</b>-<b>workers</b>. Gold-woven . Multi-Version<br> Concordance <b>Gold</b>-<b>workers</b> (2 Occurrences). 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Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gold-woven.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/David-temple.html">Why didn't God allow David to build the temple? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Herod-third-temple.html">What was Herod's temple? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-tentmaking.html">What is Christian tentmaking? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><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">Gold-workers (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Nehemiah 3:31</a></span><br />After him Malchijah, one of the <span class="boldtext">gold-workers</span> to the Nethinim and the traders, made good the wall opposite the doorway of Hammiphkad and as far as the way up to the angle.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/3-32.htm">Nehemiah 3:32</a></span><br />And between the way up to the angle and the sheep door, the <span class="boldtext">gold-workers</span> and the traders made good the wall.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/g/gold-workers.htm">Gold-workers</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gold-workers.htm">Gold-workers (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/golgotha.htm">Golgotha (4 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/g/gold-worker.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Gold-worker"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Gold-worker" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/g/gold-woven.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Gold-woven"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Gold-woven" /></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>