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God Empowers Practical Skills
Commentators emphasize that God filled these artisans with a "spirit of wisdom" for a practical, artistic task. This reveals that God is the source of all knowledge and skill, not just overtly "spiritual" gifts. As one scholar notes, this challenges the modern idea that creating things like clothing is beneath God's notice, affirming instead that artistic and technical excellence are divine gifts.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 28:1–43
18th Century
Theologian
(). Moses is now commanded to commit all that pertains to the offerings made to the Lord in the sanctuary to the exclusive charge of the members of…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 28:3
19th Century
Bishop
Thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted. —By “all that are wise hearted” we must understand all who had the speci…
John Gill
On Exodus 28:3
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall speak unto all that are wise hearted
That have knowledge and understanding in mechanic arts, particula…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 28:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Previously, the heads of families were the priests and offered sacrifices; but now this office was confined to the family of Aaron only, and so it …