Exodus 31:2
See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:
Exodus 31:2 in other translations
| BSB | “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. |
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| WEB | “Behold, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. |
| ASV | See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: |
| YLT | ‘See, I have called by name Bezaleel, son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, |
| DARBY | See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, |
| BBE | I have made selection of Bezalel, the son of Uri, by name, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: |
| Webster | See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: |
What does Exodus 31:2 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Ex 31:1-18. Bezaleel and Aholiab.
2. See, I have called--Though the instructions about the tabernacle were privately communicated to Moses, it was plainly impossible that he could superintend the work in person, amid the multiplicity of his other duties. A head director or builder was selected by God Himself; and the nomination by such high authority removed all ground of jealousy or discontent on the part of any who might have thought their merits overlooked (compare Mt 18:1). by name Bezaleel--signifying "in the shadow or protection of God"; and, as called to discharge a duty of great magnitude--to execute a confidential trust in the ancient Church of God, he has his family and lineage recorded with marked distinction. He belonged to the tribe of Judah, which, doubtless for wise and weighty reasons, God all along delighted to honor; and he was the grandson of Hur, a pious patriot (Ex 17:12), who was associated, by a special commission, with Aaron in the government of the people during the absence of Moses. Moreover, it may be noticed that a Jewish tradition affirms Hur to be the husband of Miriam; and if this tradition may be relied on, it affords an additional reason for the appointment of Bezaleel emanating from the direct authority of God.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Exodus 31:1-11
The Israelites, who had been masons and bricklayers in Egypt, were not qualified for curious workmanship; but the Spirit who gave the apostles utterance in divers tongues, miraculously gave Bezaleel and Aholiab the skill that was wanting. The honour which comes from God, is always attended with a work to be done; to be employed for God is high honour. Those whom God calls to any service, he will find or make fit for…
Exodus 31:2 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Exodus 31:2
- John 3:27
John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.
- Exodus 36:1
Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the Lord put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the Lord had commanded.
- Exodus 35:30
And Moses said unto the children of Israel, See, the Lord hath called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah;
- Isaiah 45:3-4
And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel. For Jacob my servant’s sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me.
- Exodus 33:17
And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.
- 1 Chronicles 2:19-20
And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur. And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel.
- Mark 3:16-19
And Simon he surnamed Peter; And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder: And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite, And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house.
- Exodus 37:1
And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it:
- Exodus 33:12
And Moses said unto the Lord, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.
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Context
- Exodus 31:1
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
- Exodus 31:2
See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:
- Exodus 31:3
And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
Exodus 31:2 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Mira, yo he llamado por su nombre á Bezaleel, hijo de Uri, hijo de Hur, de la tribu de Judá; |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Regarde, j’ai appelé par nom Betsaleël, fils d’Uri, fils de Hur, de la tribu de Juda; |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Siehe, ich habe Bezaleel, den Sohn Uris, des Sohnes Hurs, vom Stamme Juda, mit Namen berufen |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Ecce, vocavi ex nomine Beseleel filium Uri filii Hur de tribu Juda, |