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Exodus 31

Exodus 31:6

Bezalel and Oholiab · Exodus 31:1–11
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Translations

Modern
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:
Traditional
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;
Literal
And I, behold, have appointed with him Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. And in the hearts of all who are wise of heart, I have put wisdom, and they shall make all that I have commanded you:
Latin
Dedique ei socium Ooliab filium Achisamech de tribu Dan. Et in corde omnis eruditi posui sapientiam: ut faciant cuncta quæ præcepi tibi,

Original

Hebrew
English
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:

Notes

Exodus 31:6

God gave detailed and remarkable instructions. He also provided skilled craftsmen who could complete the work exactly as he commanded.

In this way, God supplied what his people needed to obey him. This idea is similar to a prayer by Augustine in his book Confessions: “Give what you command, and command what you will” (10.29). Augustine meant that God must give people the ability to do what he requires.

Exodus 31:1–11

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

Ahisamach: Father of Oholiab, a skilled artisan for the tabernacle Oholiab: Skilled craftsman for the tabernacle

Places

Dan: Israelite tribe; city in northern Israel; originally called Laish/Leshem

Glossary

Ahisamach Aholiab Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Moses Oholiab Tabernacle Tribe of Dan Work

Topics

Ahisamach: Father of Aholiab Aholiab: An Artificer of the Tabernacle Art: Artisans, Skillful: Bezaleel and Aholiab Art: Primitive: Carpentry Carpentry: Tabernacle, and Furniture of Genius: Mechanical, a Divine Inspiration Master Workman: Bezaleel Mechanic: Bezaleel Smith: Bezaleel Tabernacle: Divine Wisdom Given to Bezaleel to Make Tabernacle: Workmen Who Constructed It Were Inspired Tailoring: General Scriptures Concerning Wisdom of Aholiab