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Also I have given ability to all the skilled workers to make everything I have commanded you: <a href="/nlt/exodus/31.htm">New Living Translation</a> “And I have personally appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be his assistant. Moreover, I have given special skill to all the gifted craftsmen so they can make all the things I have commanded you to make: <a href="/esv/exodus/31.htm">English Standard Version</a> And behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. And I have given to all able men ability, that they may make all that I have commanded you: <a href="/bsb/exodus/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you: <a href="/kjv/exodus/31.htm">King James Bible</a> And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee; <a href="/nkjv/exodus/31.htm">New King James Version</a> “And I, indeed I, have appointed with him Aholiab the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and I have put wisdom in the hearts of all the gifted artisans, that they may make all that I have commanded you: <a href="/nasb_/exodus/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And behold, I Myself have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the hearts of all who are skillful I have put skill, so that they may make everything that I have commanded you: <a href="/nasb/exodus/31.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And behold, I Myself have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the hearts of all who are skillful I have put skill, that they may make all that I have commanded you: <a href="/nasb77/exodus/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And behold, I Myself have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the hearts of all who are skillful I have put skill, that they may make all that I have commanded you: <a href="/lsb/exodus/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And behold, I Myself have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the hearts of all who are wise at heart I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded you: <a href="/amp/exodus/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And behold, I Myself have appointed with him Oholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; to all who are wise-hearted I have given the skill and ability to make everything that I have commanded you: <a href="/csb/exodus/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I have also selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be with him. I have put wisdom in the heart of every skilled artisan in order to make all that I have commanded you: <a href="/hcsb/exodus/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I have also selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be with him. I have placed wisdom within every skilled craftsman in order to make all that I have commanded you: <a href="/asv/exodus/31.htm">American Standard Version</a> And I, behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the heart of all that are wise-hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee: <a href="/cev/exodus/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I have appointed Oholiab from the tribe of Dan to work with him, and I have also given skills to those who will help them make everything exactly as I have commanded you: <a href="/erv/exodus/31.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I, behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee: <a href="/gwt/exodus/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Also, I have appointed Oholiab, son of Ahisamach, from the tribe of Dan, to help him. I have given every craftsman the skill necessary to make everything I have commanded you: <a href="/gnt/exodus/31.htm">Good News Translation</a> I have also selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, from the tribe of Dan, to work with him. I have also given great ability to all the other skilled workers, so that they can make everything I have commanded to be made: <a href="/isv/exodus/31.htm">International Standard Version</a> Along with him I'm appointing Ahisamach's son Oholiab from the tribe of Dan, and I've given wisdom to all who are skilled so they can make everything that I've commanded you, <a href="/msb/exodus/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you: <a href="/net/exodus/31.htm">NET Bible</a> Moreover, I have also given him Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, and I have given ability to all the specially skilled, that they may make everything I have commanded you: <a href="/nheb/exodus/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I, look, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the heart of all who are wise-hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded you: <a href="/wbt/exodus/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab the son of Ahisamach of the tribe of Dan; and in the hearts of all that are wise-hearted I have put wisdom; that they may make all that I have commanded thee: <a href="/web/exodus/31.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, I myself have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the heart of all who are wise-hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded you: <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I, behold, have given with him Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, and I have given wisdom in the heart of every wise-hearted one, and they have made all that which I have commanded you. <a href="/ylt/exodus/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And I, lo, I have given with him Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, and in the heart of every wise-hearted one I have given wisdom, and they have made all that which I have commanded thee. <a href="/slt/exodus/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I, behold, I gave him Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the heart of all the wise of heart I gave wisdom; and they shall make all which I commanded thee:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I have given him for his companion Ooliab the son of Achisamech of the tribe of Dan. And I have put wisdom in the heart of every skilful man, that they may make all things which I have commanded thee, <a href="/cpdv/exodus/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I have given to him, as his associate, Oholiab the son of Ahisamach, from the tribe of Dan. And I have placed wisdom in the heart of every artisan, so that they may make everything as I have instructed you: <a href="/nabre/exodus/31.htm">New American Bible</a> As his assistant I myself have appointed Oholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. I have also endowed all the experts with the necessary skill to make all the things I have commanded you: <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Moreover, I have appointed with him Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and I have given skill to all the skillful, so that they may make all that I have commanded you:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And I, behold, have appointed with him Elihab, the son of Ahisamakh, of the tribe of Dan; and I have put wisdom in the heart of every skillful man that he may make all things which I have commanded you: <a href="/hpbt/exodus/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And to finish with craft of stone and with carving of wood to make every work.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And I, behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the hearts of all that are wise-hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee: <a href="/sep/exodus/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And I have appointed him and Eliab the son of Achisamach of the tribe of Dan, and to every one understanding in heart I have given understanding; and they shall make all things as many as I have appointed thee, - <a href="/parallel/exodus/31-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=8080" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/exodus/31.htm">Bezalel and Oholiab the Craftsmen</a> …5to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft. 6<a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">Moreover, I</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯat·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">have selected</a> <a href="/hebrew/171.htm" title="171: ’ā·ho·lî·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- Father's tent, an assistant of Bezalel. From 'ohel and 'ab; tent of father; Oholiab, an Israelite.">Oholiab</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/294.htm" title="294: ’ă·ḥî·sā·māḵ (N-proper-ms) -- My brother has supported, an Isr. From 'ach and camak; brother of support; Achisamak, an Israelite.">of Ahisamach,</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/1835.htm" title="1835: ḏān (N-proper-ms) -- Judge, a son of Jacob, also his desc. and their territory, also a place in N. Isr. ">of Dan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">as his assistant.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯat·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">I have also given</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥāḵ·māh (N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">skill</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">to all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2450.htm" title="2450: ḥă·ḵam- (Adj-msc) -- Wise. From chakam; wise.">the craftsmen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: ū·ḇə·lêḇ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">that they may fashion</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wî·ṯi·ḵā (V-Piel-Perf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">I have commanded you:</a> 7the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony and the mercy seat upon it, and all the other furnishings of the tent—…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Exodus 35:30-35</a> 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, ... <a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Exodus 36:1-2</a> “So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.” / Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work. <a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">1 Kings 7:13-14</a> 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/2-13.htm">2 Chronicles 2:13-14</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20-21</a> David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. / The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.” <a href="/1_chronicles/22-15.htm">1 Chronicles 22:15-16</a> You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work— / in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.” <a href="/isaiah/28-26.htm">Isaiah 28:26</a> For his God instructs and teaches him properly. <a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a> For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. <a href="/proverbs/8-12.htm">Proverbs 8:12</a> I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</a> 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. ... <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a> 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. <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a> And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10-11</a> As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23-24</a> Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded you;I have given<a href="/exodus/4-14.htm">Exodus 4:14,15</a> And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart… <a href="/exodus/6-26.htm">Exodus 6:26</a> These are that Aaron and Moses, to whom the LORD said, Bring out the children of Israel from the land of Egypt according to their armies.<a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Ezra 5:1,2</a> Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, even unto them… Aholiab<a href="/exodus/35-34.htm">Exodus 35:34</a> And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.<a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Exodus 36:1</a> 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.wise hearted<a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Exodus 28:3</a> And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.<a href="/exodus/35-10.htm">Exodus 35:10,25,26,35</a> And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the LORD hath commanded; … <a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Exodus 36:1,8</a> 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… that they<a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Exodus 37:1</a> And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it:<a href="/exodus/38-1.htm">Exodus 38:1</a> And he made the altar of burnt offering of shittim wood: five cubits was the length thereof, and five cubits the breadth thereof; it was foursquare; and three cubits the height thereof.<a href="/numbers/4-1.htm">Numbers 4:1</a> And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Ability</a> <a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Able</a> <a href="/exodus/38-23.htm">Ahisamach</a> <a href="/exodus/38-23.htm">Ahis'amach</a> <a href="/exodus/38-23.htm">Aholiab</a> <a href="/exodus/23-15.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/exodus/29-35.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/acts/19-38.htm">Craftsmen</a> <a href="/exodus/1-4.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/genesis/16-5.htm">Given</a> <a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Hearted</a> <a href="/exodus/14-17.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/exodus/23-5.htm">Help</a> <a href="/exodus/38-23.htm">Oholiab</a> <a href="/exodus/38-23.htm">Oho'liab</a> <a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Skill</a> <a href="/exodus/31-4.htm">Skillful</a> <a href="/exodus/31-2.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/exodus/30-29.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Wise-Hearted</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/35-25.htm">Ability</a> <a href="/exodus/35-10.htm">Able</a> <a href="/exodus/35-34.htm">Ahisamach</a> <a href="/exodus/35-34.htm">Ahis'amach</a> <a href="/exodus/35-34.htm">Aholiab</a> <a href="/exodus/34-18.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/exodus/31-11.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/exodus/36-4.htm">Craftsmen</a> <a href="/exodus/35-34.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Given</a> <a href="/exodus/35-5.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/exodus/35-10.htm">Hearted</a> <a href="/exodus/35-22.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-35.htm">Help</a> <a href="/exodus/35-34.htm">Oholiab</a> <a href="/exodus/35-34.htm">Oho'liab</a> <a href="/exodus/35-26.htm">Skill</a> <a href="/exodus/35-10.htm">Skillful</a> <a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/exodus/31-11.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/exodus/35-26.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/exodus/35-10.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/exodus/35-10.htm">Wise-Hearted</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 31</div>1. <a href="/exodus/31-1.htm">Bezaleel and Aholiah are appointed for the work of the tabernacle</a> 12. <a href="/exodus/31-12.htm">The observation of the Sabbath is again commanded</a> 18. <a href="/exodus/31-18.htm">Moses receives the two tablets</a> </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'; 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Oholiab is chosen by God to assist Bezalel in the construction of the Tabernacle. His selection highlights the importance of divine appointment in the work of God. The tribe of Dan, to which Oholiab belongs, is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, often associated with craftsmanship and artistry. This choice underscores the inclusivity of God's work, as Dan is not one of the leading tribes like Judah or Levi. The name Oholiab means "Father's tent," which is fitting given his role in constructing the Tabernacle, the dwelling place of God among His people. This appointment also reflects the biblical principle that God equips those He calls, providing them with the necessary skills and abilities to fulfill His purposes.I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, God's provision of skill to the craftsmen emphasizes His sovereignty and involvement in the details of the Tabernacle's construction. This divine endowment of skill is a reminder that all talents and abilities are gifts from God, meant to be used for His glory. The craftsmen's skills are not merely natural talents but are enhanced by God's Spirit, indicating that spiritual empowerment is essential for accomplishing God's work. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where spiritual gifts are given to believers for the edification of the church (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</a>).that they may fashion all that I have commanded you: The purpose of the skills given to the craftsmen is to execute God's specific instructions for the Tabernacle. This phrase underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands and the precision required in following His plans. The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle, found in earlier chapters of Exodus, reflect the holiness and order of God. The Tabernacle itself is a type of Christ, symbolizing God's presence among His people and foreshadowing the incarnation of Jesus, who "tabernacled" among us (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>). The meticulous construction of the Tabernacle serves as a reminder of the care and reverence due to God in worship and service.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/o/oholiab.htm">Oholiab</a> A skilled craftsman chosen by God to assist Bezalel in the construction of the Tabernacle. His name means "Father's tent," which is fitting given his role in building the dwelling place of God among His people. 2. <a href="/topical/a/ahisamach.htm">Ahisamach</a> The father of Oholiab, from the tribe of Dan. His mention highlights the diverse tribal contributions to the Tabernacle's construction. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_dan.htm">Tribe of Dan</a> One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its craftsmen. The inclusion of a member from this tribe emphasizes the collective effort of all Israel in the sacred task. 4. <a href="/topical/c/craftsmen.htm">Craftsmen</a> Individuals endowed by God with the skill and wisdom necessary to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings. Their talents are divinely inspired for a holy purpose. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a> The portable sanctuary where God would dwell among the Israelites. Its construction was a significant event, symbolizing God's presence and covenant with His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_selection_and_empowerment.htm">Divine Selection and Empowerment</a> God chooses and equips individuals for specific tasks. Just as He selected Oholiab, He has a purpose for each believer, providing the necessary skills and abilities. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The construction of the Tabernacle required contributions from various tribes and individuals, illustrating the beauty of unity in diversity within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a> The craftsmen's work was a form of worship and obedience. Believers are called to serve faithfully in whatever capacity God has equipped them. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a> The building of the Tabernacle was a communal effort. Similarly, the church is called to work together, using diverse gifts for the edification of the body.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 31</a> <a href="/q/who_were_bezalel_and_oholiab.htm">Who were Bezalel and Oholiab in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_was_the_tribe_of_dan's_biblical_role.htm">What role did the Tribe of Dan play biblically?</a> <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 href="/q/what_is_'rewrite_neanderthal_dna'.htm">What does "rewrite Neanderthal DNA" 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>(6) Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach.--It has been observed above (see the first Note on the chapter) that Bezaleel's work was general, Aholiab's, special. Our version, indeed, styles the latter "an engraver, and a cunning workman, and an embroiderer" (<a href="/exodus/38-23.htm" title="And with him was Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an engraver, and a cunning workman, and an embroiderer in blue, and in purple, and in scarlet, and fine linen.">Exodus 38:23</a>), from which it might be supposed that, like Bezaleel, he cultivated various branches of art. In the original, however, nothing is said of engraving, and the true meaning seems to be that Aholiab had the charge of the textile fabrics needed for the sanctuary, and directed both the weaving and the embroidery, but did not intermeddle in other matters. (See Note on <a href="/exodus/38-23.htm" title="And with him was Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an engraver, and a cunning workman, and an embroiderer in blue, and in purple, and in scarlet, and fine linen.">Exodus 38:23</a>).Of the tribe of Dan.--The tribe of Dan is among the most undistinguished; but it produced two great artists--Aholiab, the skilful maker of the textile fabrics of the tabernacle, and Hiram, the master workman employed in the ornamentation of Solomon's temple (<a href="/2_chronicles/2-14.htm" title="The son of a woman of the daughters of Dan, and his father was a man of Tyre, skillful to work in gold, and in silver, in brass, in iron, in stone, and in timber, in purple, in blue, and in fine linen, and in crimson; also to grave any manner of engraving, and to find out every device which shall be put to him, with your cunning men, and with the cunning men of my lord David your father.">2Chronicles 2:14</a>).All that are wise hearted.--On the expression "wise hearted," see Note 1 on <a href="/exodus/28-3.htm" title="And you shall speak to all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister to me in the priest's office.">Exodus 28:3</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - Aholiab appears to have had the entire charge of the textile fabrics, both woven and embroidered (<a href="/exodus/38-23.htm">Exodus 38:23</a>). Of the tribe of Ban. It is remarkable that Hiram, the chief artist employed by Solomon for the ornamental work of the temple, was also a descendant of Dan (<a href="/2_chronicles/2-14.htm">2 Chronicles 2:14</a>). Yet the Danites were in general rather warlike and rude than artistic (<a href="/genesis/49-17.htm">Genesis 49:17</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/33-22.htm">Deuteronomy 33:22</a>; <a href="/judges/13-2.htm">Judges 13:2</a>; <a href="/judges/18-11.htm">Judges 18:11, 27</a>). In the hearts of all that are wise hearted have I put wisdom. "Unto him that hath shall be given. Those who were already "wise hearted - possessed, that is, of artistic power - were selected by God to receive extraordinary gifts of the same kind. <a href="/commentaries/exodus/31-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Moreover, I וַאֲנִ֞י (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I have selected נָתַ֣תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set Oholiab אָהֳלִיאָ֞ב (’ā·ho·lî·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_171.htm">Strong's 171: </a> Oholiab -- 'father's tent', an assistant of Bezalel son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Ahisamach, אֲחִֽיסָמָךְ֙ (’ă·ḥî·sā·māḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_294.htm">Strong's 294: </a> Ahisamach -- 'my brother has supported', an Israelite of the tribe לְמַטֵּה־ (lə·maṭ·ṭêh-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of Dan, דָ֔ן (ḏān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1835.htm">Strong's 1835: </a> Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel as his assistant. אִתּ֗וֹ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among I have also given נָתַ֣תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set skill חָכְמָ֑ה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> Wisdom to all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the craftsmen, חֲכַם־ (ḥă·ḵam-) Adjective - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2450.htm">Strong's 2450: </a> Wise that they may fashion וְעָשׂ֕וּ (wə·‘ā·śū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I have commanded you: צִוִּיתִֽךָ׃ (ṣiw·wî·ṯi·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/31-6.htm">Exodus 31:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/31-6.htm">Exodus 31:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/31-6.htm">Exodus 31:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/31-6.htm">Exodus 31:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/31-6.htm">Exodus 31:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/31-6.htm">Exodus 31:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/31-6.htm">Exodus 31:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/31-6.htm">Exodus 31:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/31-6.htm">Exodus 31:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/31-6.htm">Exodus 31:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/31-6.htm">OT Law: Exodus 31:6 I behold I have appointed with him (Exo. 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