Exodus 38:22
And Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, made all that the LORD commanded Moses.
Original Language Analysis
בֶן
the son
H1121
בֶן
the son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
2 of 15
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
בֶן
the son
H1121
בֶן
the son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
4 of 15
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
לְמַטֵּ֣ה
of the tribe
H4294
לְמַטֵּ֣ה
of the tribe
Strong's:
H4294
Word #:
6 of 15
a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance),
יְהוּדָ֑ה
of Judah
H3063
יְהוּדָ֑ה
of Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
7 of 15
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
עָשָׂ֕ה
made
H6213
עָשָׂ֕ה
made
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
8 of 15
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֵ֛ת
H853
אֵ֛ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 15
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 #:
10 of 15
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
11 of 15
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יְהוָ֖ה
all that the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
all that the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
13 of 15
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
Historical Context
Bezaleel's mention at this point in the accounting demonstrates his primary responsibility for tabernacle construction. His partnership with Aholiab (mentioned next) and supervision of other skilled workers showed collaborative leadership. The historical record preserves Bezaleel's name through millennia, demonstrating that faithful service receives eternal recognition beyond temporary fame.
Questions for Reflection
- What does personal identification and accountability (named individual completing specified work) teach about God valuing individual faithfulness?
- How does Bezaleel's lasting recognition demonstrate that faithful service receives eternal reward beyond temporary fame?
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Analysis & Commentary
Bezaleel's comprehensive work—'all that the LORD commanded Moses' (אֵת כָּל־אֲשֶׁר־צִוָּה יְהוָה אֶת־מֹשֶׁה, et kol-asher-tzivvah YHWH et-Mosheh)—emphasizes complete obedience to divine pattern. The description 'son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah' provides full identification, demonstrating personal accountability for named individuals. Bezaleel's work wasn't anonymous committee production but identifiable craftsmanship—teaching that God values individual faithfulness and rewards it with lasting recognition. His name ('in God's shadow') and ancestry (Hur stood with Moses at Rephidim, Exodus 17:12) demonstrate that God chooses and prepares workers for His purposes.