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Exodus 35

Exodus 35:30

Bezalel and Oholiab · Exodus 35:30–35
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
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;
Literal
And Moses said to the sons of Israel, “See, YHWH has called by name Bezalel son of Uri son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
Latin
Dixitque Moyses ad filios Israël: Ecce, vocavit Dominus ex nomine Beseleel filium Uri, filii Hur de tribu Juda,

Original

Hebrew
English
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.

Notes

Exodus 35:4–36:7

At the creation of the gold calf, Aaron asked only for earrings (see study note on 32:2–4). Here, Moses invites the people to bring various gifts (35:4–9). They gave as their hearts and spirits inspired them (35:21). Everyone could contribute something and the giving was voluntary. So, the people ended up giving too much and Moses had to stop them (36:4–7).

Exodus 35:1–40:38

Much of the report about building the Tent of Meeting repeats what 25:1–31:18 said. There is a change from the imperative mood to the indicative, and there are certain changes in the order.

This repetition emphasizes that the work was done exactly as God commanded (see 40:16). The people had tried to secure God's presence their own way with the gold calf, which led to disaster. Now, by following God's way, they received blessings (40:34–38).

Parallels

Exodus 31:1–11

People

Bezalel: Skilled craftsman who built the tabernacle Hur: A companion of Moses and grandfather of Bezalel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt Uri: Father of Bezalel, the skilled craftsman

Glossary

Bezaleel, Bezalel Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Tabernacle Uri

Topics

Art: Artisans, Skillful: Bezaleel and Aholiab Bezalel: A Divinely-Inspired Mechanic and Master Workman Who Built the Tabernacle Embroidery: Bezaleel and Aholiab Divinely Inspired For, in the Work of the Tabernacle Genius: Mechanical, a Divine Inspiration Hur: A Son of Caleb Master Workman: Bezaleel Mechanic: Bezaleel Smith: Genius of, from God Tabernacle: Divine Wisdom Given to Bezaleel to Make Tabernacle: Workmen Who Constructed It Were Inspired the Tribe of Judah: Remarkable Persons of Bezaleel