Exodus 31:3

Modern

And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,

Traditional

And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

Literal

And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and in understanding and in knowledge and in all manner of workmanship,

Latin

…et implevi spiritu Dei, sapientia, et intelligentia et scientia in omni opere,

Hebrew

English

And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,

I have filled him with the Spirit of God: This is one of the earliest references to being filled with the Spirit as an expression of divine empowerment for activities that are clearly beyond normal human abilities (see also Genesis 41:38; Numbers 11:17; Judges 6:34; 14:19; 1 Samuel 10:6; 16:13; Joel 2:28–29; Micah 3:8).

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Exodus 35:31
And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,
1 Kings 7:14
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.
Isaiah 28:26
For his God instructs and teaches him properly.
1 Corinthians 12:4–11
There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.
Isaiah 28:6
…a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and a strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate.
1 Kings 3:9
Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”