Exodus 31:6

4 to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,

5 to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft.

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:

7 the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony and the mercy seat upon it, and all the other furnishings of the tent—

8 the table with its utensils, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar of incense,

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
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:
KJV
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;
WEB
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:
ASV
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:
DARBY
And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the heart of every one that is wise-hearted have I given wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee
BLB
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:
ÅB
Og se, jeg har gitt ham til medhjelper Oholiab, Akisamaks sønn, av Dans stamme, og alle kunstforstandige menn har jeg gitt visdom i hjertet, så de kan gjøre alt det jeg har sagt deg:
OTB
Dessuten har jeg utnevnt Oholiab, sønn av Ahisamak, fra Dans stamme, til å hjelpe ham. Jeg har også utrustet alle de dyktige håndverkerne med evne, slik at de kan lage alt jeg har befalt deg:
B1930
Og se, jeg har gitt ham til medhjelper Oholiab, Akisamaks sønn, av Dans stamme, og alle kunstforstandige menn har jeg gitt visdom i hjertet, så de kan gjøre alt det jeg har sagt dig:

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Exodus 28:3

    You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest.

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  • Exodus 35:34–36:1

    And the LORD has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others.

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  • Exodus 35:10

    Let every skilled craftsman among you come and make everything that the LORD has commanded:

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  • Exodus 35:25–26

    Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen.

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  • Luke 10:1

    After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit.

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  • Acts 13:2

    While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

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  • James 1:16–17

    Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.

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  • Exodus 37:1–29

    Bezalel went on to construct the ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high.

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