Exodus 31:4
to make artistic designs and to work in gold, silver, and bronze;
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,
In Context
5also to cut and set stones and to carve wood—to do all kinds of craftsmanship.
Cross References
Exodus 26:1You must make the tabernacle with ten curtains made from fine linen and blue, purple, and scarlet wool with the designs of cherubim. This will be the work of a very skilled craftsman.
1 Kings 7:14Huram was the son of a widow of the tribe of Naphtali; his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram was filled with wisdom and understanding and skill to do great work with bronze. He came to King Solomon to work with bronze for the king.
2 Chronicles 2:13Now I have sent a skillful man, Huram-Abi, who is gifted with understanding.
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 →