Exodus 31:2

Bezalel and Oholiab · Exodus 31:1–11
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Translations

Modern
“See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
Traditional
See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:
Literal
“See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
Latin
Ecce, vocavi ex nomine Beseleel filium Uri filii Hur de tribu Juda,

Original

Hebrew
English
“See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.

Notes

God gave instructions for the tabernacle complex and for those who would serve in it. He also chose and empowered those who would do the work.

Events

Parallels

Exodus 35:30–35

People

Bezalel: Skilled craftsman who built the tabernacle Hur: A companion of Moses and grandfather of Bezalel Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Uri: Father of Bezalel, the skilled craftsman

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Bezaleel, Bezalel Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Hur Menorah Moses Tabernacle Uri Work

Topics

Art: Artisans, Skillful: Bezaleel and Aholiab Art: Primitive: Carpentry Bezalel: A Divinely-Inspired Mechanic and Master Workman Who Built the Tabernacle Carpentry: Tabernacle, and Furniture of Genius: Mechanical, a Divine Inspiration Hur: A Son of Caleb Laver of Brass: Wisdom Given to Bezaleel to Make Master Workman: Bezaleel Mechanic: Bezaleel Mercy-Seat: Bezaleel Given Wisdom to Make Smith: Bezaleel Tabernacle: Divine Wisdom Given to Bezaleel to Make Tabernacle: Workmen Who Constructed It Were Inspired Tailoring: General Scriptures Concerning the Tribe of Judah: Remarkable Persons of Bezaleel