John Trapp Complete Commentary
Exodus 31:1
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Ver. 1. And the Lord spake unto Moses.] At "sundry times," during those forty days, and not all at once, were these directions delivered to Moses.
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Ver. 1. And the Lord spake unto Moses.] At "sundry times," during those forty days, and not all at once, were these directions delivered to Moses.
CHAPTER XXXI Bezaleel _appointed for the work of the tabernacle_, 1-5. Aholiab _appointed for the same_, 6. _The particular things on which they were to be employed, the_ ark and mercy-seat, 7. T...
Exodus 35:30. This solemn call of Bezaleel and Aholiab is full of instruction. Their work was to be only that of handicraftsmen. Still it was Yahweh Himself who called them by name to their tasks, and...
CHAPTER 31 THE WORKMEN AND THE SABBATH _ 1. The workmen called (Exodus 31:1)_ 2. The Sabbath law emphasized (Exodus 31:12) 3. Moses receives the tables of stone (Exodus 31:18) The call of the build...
These two Chapter s form an appendix to Exodus 25-29. The golden incense altar finds no place in Exodus 25 or Exodus 26:33 or Leviticus 16 (where the annual rite of Exodus 30:10 is ignored). Instead w...
THE LORD [Hebrew. _Jehovah._ spake. See note on Exodus 6:16, and compare note on Exodus 3:7....
The nomination of Bĕẓal"çl and Oholiab....
THE TEXT OF EXODUS TRANSLATION 31 And Je-ho-vah spake unto Mo-ses, saying, (2) See, I have called by name Be-zal-el the son of U-ri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Ju-dah: (3) and I have filled him w...
_AND THE LORD SPAKE UNTO MOSES, SAYING,_ No JFB commentary on this verse....
THE APPOINTMENT OF BEZALEEL AND AHOLIAB. THE KEEPING OF THE SABBATH 2. BY NAME] indicating a very special call: cp. Exodus 33:12; Isaiah 43:1; Isaiah 45:1;...
EXODUS: *ISRAEL BECOMES A NATION GOD’S INSTRUCTIONS TO MOSES EXODUS CHAPTER S 19 TO 40 _HILDA BRIGHT AND KITTY PRIDE_ CHAPTER 31 BEZALEL AND OHOLIAB AND THEIR ASSISTANTS – VERSES 1-11 V1 Then...
XXXI. THE APPOINTMENT OF BEZALEEL AND AHOLIAB. (1-11) The instructions needed for the making of the tabernacle, its furniture, and the priests’ dresses, were now complete. Moses was sufficiently infor...
וַ יְדַבֵּ֥ר יְהוָ֖ה אֶל ־מֹשֶׁ֥ה לֵּ אמֹֽר
CHAPTER XXXI. _ BEZALEEL AND AHOLIAB._ Exodus 31:1. Next after this marking off so sharply of the holy from the profane, this consecration of men to special service, this protection of sacred unguen...
WISE WORKMEN FOR THE TABERNACLE Exodus 31:1 Whenever there is special work to be done God will find and endow the men who are to do it. “I have called,… I have filled,… I have appointed,” etc. There...
It should be borne in mind that in a certain way, these people were necessarily vulgarized by centuries of slavery and almost certainly devoid of that artistic ability which would enable them to const...
It is profitable to observe, that all the appointments, as well of Providence as of grace, are of divine authority. Ephesians 4:11; Proverbs 16:33 It is equally profitable to remark, that the common g...
CONTENTS The same interesting interview between God and his servant is continued, and the account of it is recorded in this Chapter. The Lord tells Moses who shall be appointed for the workmen in the...
"In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of Sinai." Up to this point all the dealings of God have been the...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 30 AND 31. Having thus established the priesthood, and the relationship of the people with God who dwelt in the midst of them, the intercession of Christ in g...
AND THE LORD SPAKE UNTO MOSES,.... After the Lord had given Moses instructions about building a tabernacle, the model of which he had shown him, and what should be the furniture of it, who should mini...
_See, I have called Bezaleel_ The grandson of Hur, probably that Hur who had helped to hold up Moses's hands, chap. 17., and was at this time in commission with Aaron for the government of the people...
1 Bezaleel and Aholiab are called and made meet for the worke of the Tabernacle. 12 The obseruation of the Sabbath is againe commanded. 18 Moses receiueth the two Tables. 1 AND the LORD spake vnto...
THE MASTER CRAFTSMEN ENGAGED...
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,...
H. THE VISION OR THE IDEAL OF THE TABERNACLE. THE ORDERING OF THE ARK AND OF THE HOUSE OF THE COVENANT; OF THE LIVING PRESENCE OF THE LAW AND OF THE DWELLING-PLACE OF THE LAW-GIVER Exodus 25-31 I. C...
IV. _The Architects_. Exodus 31:1-11 The summoning of Bezaleel and his assistants, Aholiab and other master-workmen, is at once a definition of sacred art and a recognition of natural artistic talent....
GOD'S CHOICE OF WORKMAN (vs.1-11) God now announced whom He Himself has called to do the work in building the tabernacle, men who could be depended on to fully follow God's instructions. No one was a...
1-11 The Israelites, who had been masons and bricklayers in Egypt, were not qualified for curious workmanship; but the Spirit who gave the apostles utterance in divers tongues, miraculously gave Beza...
EXODUS CHAPTER 31 Bezaleel and Aholiab are called for the work of the tabernacle, EXODUS 31:1. The table and candlestick, EXODUS 31:8. The altar, EXODUS 31:9. Hallowing of the sabbath is commanded aga...
The opening of this brief chapter records the divine call and the divine qualification of "Bezaleel and Aholiab" to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation. "And the Lord spake unto Moses, s...
Exodus 31:1 LORD H3068 spoke H1696 (H8762) Moses H4872 saying H559 (H8800)...
THE APPOINTMENT OF THE MEN FOR THE TASK OF PRODUCING ALL THAT HAS BEEN DESCRIBED (EXODUS 31:1). The list of what demonstrates men's responsive loyalty and concern is now added to in terms of those wh...
CONTENTS: The tabernacle and its workmen. Sabbath made a sign between God and Israel. CHARACTERS: God, Moses, Bezaleel, Aholiab. CONCLUSION: When God gives a commission, He will, in some measure giv...
Exodus 31:3. _I have filled him with the Spirit of God._ How just to ascribe the glory to God for the powers of genius, seeing he has assuredly disposed the minds of men to the arts and sciences, as m...
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Exodus 31:1_ GRACE AND GENIUS After having given directions for the construction of the sanctuary, and all things required for the worship, Jehovah pointed out the...
EXPOSITION THE CALL OF BEZALEEL AND AHOLIAB. The directions for the construction of the tabernacle and its furniture being now complete, and the composition of the holy oil and the holy incense having...
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and understanding...