Exodus 31:5

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

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In The King James Version

And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.

In Context

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

6Moreover, 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:

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 2:6But who is able to build a house for Him, since the heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain Him? Who then am I, that I should build a house for Him, except as a place to burn sacrifices before Him?

Matthew Henry on Exodus 31:2-12

Appointment of Bezaleel and Aholiab. ( b. c. 1491.) 1 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 2 See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: 3 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, 4 To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, 5 And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship. 6 And I, behold, I… Read the whole commentary →

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