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Exodus 31:4 KJV
Exodus · chapter 31 · verse 4
To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,Exodus 31:4 · King James Version
Exodus 31:4 in context
2See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:
3And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
4To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,
5And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.
6And 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;
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- devisechâshabproperly, to plait or interpenetrateH2803 →
- silverkeçephsilverH3701 →
- worksmachăshâbâha contrivanceH4284 →
- workʻâsâhto do or make, in the broadest sense and widest applicationH6213 →
- goldzâhâbgold, figuratively, something gold-colored , as oil, a clear skyH2091 →
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A great deal of fine work God had ordered to be done about the tabernacle; the materials the people were to provide, but who must put them into form? Moses himself was learned in all the learning of the Egyptians, nay, he was well acquainted with the words of God, and the visions of the Almighty;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-11