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Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“See, I have called by name Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220See, I have called by name Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“See, I have called by name Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“See, I have called by name Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“See, I have called by name Bezalel, son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Look, I have appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Look, I have appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I have chosen Bezalel from the Judah tribe to make the sacred tent and its furnishings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"I have chosen Bezalel, son of Uri and grandson of Hur, from the tribe of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"I have chosen Bezalel, the son of Uri and grandson of Hur, from the tribe of Judah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Look, I've called Uri's son Bezalel, grandson of Hur from Judah's tribe <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Look, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Behold, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“See, I have called by name Bezaleel, son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'See, I have called by name Bezaleel, son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />See, I called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Behold, I have called by name Beseleel the son of Uri the son of Hur of the tribe of Juda, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />“Behold, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, from the tribe of Judah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />See, I have singled out Bezalel, son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />See, I have called by name Bezaliel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and said to him,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Behold, I have called by name Beseleel the son of Urias the son of Or, of the tribe of Juda.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/31-2.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=8054" 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">1</span>Then the LORD said to Moses, <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rə·’êh (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">“See,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qā·rā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">I have called</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: ḇə·šêm (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">by name</a> <a href="/hebrew/1212.htm" title="1212: bə·ṣal·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Probably from tsel and 'el with a prepositional prefix; in shadow of God; Betsalel, the name of two Israelites.">Bezalel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/221.htm" title="221: ’ū·rî (N-proper-ms) -- Fiery, three Isr. From 'uwr; fiery; Uri, the name of three Israelites.">of Uri,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2354.htm" title="2354: ḥūr (N-proper-ms) -- Four Isr., also a Midianite. The same as chuwr or chuwr; Chur, the name of four Israelites and one Midianite.">of Hur,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: lə·maṭ·ṭêh (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">of the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,…<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="/exodus/35-30.htm">Exodus 35:30-35</a></span><br />Then 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. / And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">1 Kings 7:13-14</a></span><br />Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. / 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="/2_chronicles/2-13.htm">2 Chronicles 2:13-14</a></span><br />So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. / He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-24.htm">Isaiah 28:24-29</a></span><br />Does the plowman plow for planting every day? Does he continuously loosen and harrow the soil? / When he has leveled its surface, does he not sow caraway and scatter cumin? He plants wheat in rows and barley in plots, and rye within its border. / For his God instructs and teaches him properly. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Isaiah 44:28</a></span><br />who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-1.htm">Isaiah 45:1-4</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: / “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. / I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38-39</a></span><br />So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?” / Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12-13</a></span><br />So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-19.htm">1 Chronicles 28:19</a></span><br />“All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-29.htm">Proverbs 22:29</a></span><br />Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a></span><br />Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-22.htm">Acts 7:22</a></span><br />So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Acts 18:2-3</a></span><br />There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them, / and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.<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_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. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:</p><p class="hdg">I have</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/33-12.htm">Exodus 33:12,17</a></b></br> And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Exodus 35:30</a></b></br> And Moses said unto the children of Israel, See, the LORD hath called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Exodus 36:1</a></b></br> Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.</p><p class="hdg">Bezaleel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Exodus 37:1</a></b></br> And Bezaleel made the ark <i>of</i> shittim wood: two cubits and a half <i>was</i> the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-19.htm">1 Chronicles 2:19,20</a></b></br> And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/10-30.htm">Bezaleel</a> <a href="/ezra/10-30.htm">Bezalel</a> <a href="/ezra/10-30.htm">Bez'alel</a> <a href="/exodus/15-4.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/exodus/24-14.htm">Hur</a> <a href="/exodus/1-2.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/exodus/18-25.htm">Selection</a> <a href="/revelation/14-6.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/ezra/10-24.htm">Uri</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Bezaleel</a> <a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Bezalel</a> <a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Bez'alel</a> <a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Hur</a> <a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Selection</a> <a href="/exodus/31-6.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Uri</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>See, I have called by name</b><br>This phrase indicates a divine selection and calling, emphasizing God's sovereign choice. In biblical context, being "called by name" signifies a personal and intentional selection by God, as seen with other figures like Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-4.htm">Exodus 3:4</a>) and Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/3-10.htm">1 Samuel 3:10</a>). It underscores the personal relationship and specific purpose God has for individuals.<p><b>Bezalel</b><br>Bezalel is the first person in the Bible described as being filled with the Spirit of God for a specific task (<a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3</a>). His name means "in the shadow of God," suggesting divine protection and guidance. Bezalel's role as a craftsman highlights the importance of artistic skill and creativity in worship, as he was tasked with constructing the Tabernacle, a precursor to the Temple, which is a type of Christ as the dwelling place of God among His people (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).<p><b>son of Uri, the son of Hur</b><br>This genealogical detail connects Bezalel to a lineage of significance. Hur is believed to be the same individual who supported Moses' arms during the battle against Amalek (<a href="/exodus/17-10.htm">Exodus 17:10-12</a>), indicating a family legacy of faithfulness and leadership. This connection may also suggest a heritage of wisdom and strength, qualities necessary for the monumental task of building the Tabernacle.<p><b>of the tribe of Judah</b><br>The tribe of Judah holds a prominent place in biblical history, being the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended (<a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1:1-2</a>). Judah is often associated with leadership and kingship, as prophesied in <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a>. Bezalel's association with Judah may foreshadow the coming of Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of the Tabernacle's symbolism as God dwelling with humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel.htm">Bezalel</a></b><br>A skilled artisan chosen by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle. His name means "in the shadow of God," indicating divine protection and guidance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/u/uri.htm">Uri</a></b><br>Bezalel's father, whose name means "my light" or "fiery," suggesting a lineage of illumination and inspiration.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/hur.htm">Hur</a></b><br>Bezalel's grandfather, possibly the same Hur who supported Moses during the battle against the Amalekites. His name means "liberty" or "noble."<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_judah.htm">Tribe of Judah</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for leadership and strength. Judah is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable sanctuary where God dwelled among the Israelites. It was a central place of worship and a symbol of God's presence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_calling_and_purpose.htm">Divine Calling and Purpose</a></b><br>God calls individuals by name for specific purposes, as seen in Bezalel's appointment. Reflect on how God might be calling you to serve in your community or church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/empowerment_by_the_holy_spirit.htm">Empowerment by the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>Just as Bezalel was filled with the Spirit of God for his work, believers today are empowered by the Holy Spirit to fulfill their God-given tasks.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_skill_and_craftsmanship.htm">Importance of Skill and Craftsmanship</a></b><br>God values skill and excellence in work. Consider how you can use your talents and skills to glorify God in your daily life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>Bezalel's lineage from the tribe of Judah underscores the importance of heritage. Reflect on the spiritual legacy you are building for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God's Instructions</a></b><br>Bezalel's work was guided by God's specific instructions. Emphasize the importance of seeking and following God's guidance in all endeavors.<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/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/who_were_bezalel_and_oholiab.htm">Who were Bezalel and Oholiab in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_exodus_39's_robes_be_historically_verified.htm">Exodus 39:22–26: Are there historical or archaeological records to confirm that such finely woven robes, bells, and pomegranates could have been produced by this group at that time? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_freed_slaves_craft_the_ephod.htm">Exodus 28:6–14: How plausible is it that detailed and specialized craftsmanship for the ephod existed among a recently freed slave population? </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>(2) <span class= "bld">I have called by name.</span>--It is a high honour to be called of God <span class= "ital">by name. </span>He thus calls only those whom He appoints to some great work, as Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-4.htm" title="And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the middle of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.">Exodus 3:4</a>; <a href="/exodus/33-12.htm" title="And Moses said to the LORD, See, you say to me, Bring up this people: and you have not let me know whom you will send with me. Yet you have said, I know you by name, and you have also found grace in my sight.">Exodus 33:12</a>), Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/3-10.htm" title="And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for your servant hears.">1Samuel 3:10</a>), and Cyrus (<a href="/context/isaiah/45-3.htm" title="And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that I, the LORD, which call you by your name, am the God of Israel.">Isaiah 45:3-4</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur.</span>--Hur, the grandfather of Bezaleel, is generally supposed to be identical with the Hur who supported Moses's hands (<a href="/exodus/17-12.htm" title="But Moses hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.">Exodus 17:12</a>), and was left joint regent with Aaron when Moses went up into Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/24-14.htm" title="And he said to the elders, Tarry you here for us, until we come again to you: and, behold, Aaron and Hur are with you: if any man have any matters to do, let him come to them.">Exodus 24:14</a>). There is, however, no evidence of this beyond the identity of the name. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I have called by name</span>. God "calls by name" only those whom he appoints to some high office, as Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-4.htm">Exodus 3:4</a>; <a href="/exodus/33-12.htm">Exodus 33:12</a>), Cyrus (<a href="/isaiah/45-3.htm">Isaiah 45:3, 4</a>), and here Bezaleel and Aholiab. He honours us highly in even condescending to "know us by name," still more in "calling" us. <span class="cmt_word">Bezaleel</span> is traced to Judah in Chronicles through five ancestors - Uri, Hur, Caleb, Hezron, and Pharez, Judah's son by Tamar. The genealogy, though less contracted than most of those in Exodus, probably contains two or three omissions. <span class="cmt_word">The son of Hur</span>. Hur, the grandfather of Bezaleel, is thought to be the person mentioned in <a href="/exodus/17-10.htm">Exodus 17:10</a>, and <a href="/exodus/24-14.htm">Exodus 24:14</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/31-2.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">“See,</span><br /><span class="heb">רְאֵ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(rə·’êh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I have appointed</span><br /><span class="heb">קָרָ֣אתִֽי</span> <span class="translit">(qā·rā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by name</span><br /><span class="heb">בְשֵׁ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·šêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bezalel</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּצַלְאֵ֛ל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṣal·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1212.htm">Strong's 1212: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bezalel -- 'in the shadow (protection) of El', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Uri,</span><br /><span class="heb">אוּרִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ū·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_221.htm">Strong's 221: </a> </span><span class="str2">Uri -- 'fiery', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hur,</span><br /><span class="heb">ח֖וּר</span> <span class="translit">(ḥūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2354.htm">Strong's 2354: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hur -- four Israelites, also a Midianite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַטֵּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> </span><span class="str2">A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judah.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/31-2.htm">Exodus 31:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/31-2.htm">Exodus 31:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/31-2.htm">Exodus 31:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/31-2.htm">Exodus 31:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/31-2.htm">Exodus 31:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/31-2.htm">Exodus 31:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/31-2.htm">Exodus 31:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/31-2.htm">Exodus 31:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/31-2.htm">Exodus 31:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/31-2.htm">Exodus 31:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/31-2.htm">OT Law: Exodus 31:2 Behold I have called by name Bezalel (Exo. 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