Exodus 31:6
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;
Original Language Analysis
נָתַ֣תִּי
And I behold I have given
H5414
נָתַ֣תִּי
And I behold I have given
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
3 of 21
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אִתּ֗וֹ
H854
אִתּ֗וֹ
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
4 of 21
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
אֵ֣ת
H853
אֵ֣ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 21
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בֶּן
the son
H1121
בֶּן
the son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
7 of 21
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
לְמַטֵּה
of the tribe
H4294
לְמַטֵּה
of the tribe
Strong's:
H4294
Word #:
9 of 21
a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance),
דָ֔ן
of Dan
H1835
דָ֔ן
of Dan
Strong's:
H1835
Word #:
10 of 21
dan, one of the sons of jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in palestine colonized by them
לֵ֖ב
and in the hearts
H3820
לֵ֖ב
and in the hearts
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
11 of 21
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
12 of 21
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
חֲכַם
of all that are wise
H2450
חֲכַם
of all that are wise
Strong's:
H2450
Word #:
13 of 21
wise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful)
לֵ֖ב
and in the hearts
H3820
לֵ֖ב
and in the hearts
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
14 of 21
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
נָתַ֣תִּי
And I behold I have given
H5414
נָתַ֣תִּי
And I behold I have given
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
15 of 21
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
וְעָשׂ֕וּ
that they may make
H6213
וְעָשׂ֕וּ
that they may make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
17 of 21
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֵ֖ת
H853
אֵ֖ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
18 of 21
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
19 of 21
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
Cross References
Exodus 35:10And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the LORD hath commanded;Exodus 28:3And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.Acts 13:2As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.Luke 10:1After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.1 Kings 3:12Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
Historical Context
These craftsmen led teams of skilled workers who constructed the tabernacle according to Moses' pattern. Their Spirit-filling for technical work demonstrated that God values and empowers all forms of service, not just spiritual leadership.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the Spirit's equipping for artistic work validate creativity and craftsmanship as ministry?
- What talents has God given you that can serve His purposes when consecrated to Him?
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Analysis & Commentary
Bezalel and Oholiab are filled with God's Spirit for artistic work—wisdom, understanding, knowledge, craftsmanship. This demonstrates that the Holy Spirit equips not only for preaching/teaching but for creative, technical skills. All talents serve God's purposes when consecrated to Him. The Spirit who designed creation enables artisans to create beauty for worship. Christ, the wisdom of God, is the ultimate craftsman who builds His church.