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I, behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the heart of all who are wise-hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded you:

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God Equips Who He Calls

Commentators emphasize a key principle: God doesn't just give a command; He provides the people and skills to fulfill it. He specifically chose Bezaleel and Aholiab and gifted them and their team with the necessary artistic skill. As one scholar notes, "Those whom God calls to any service, He will find or make fit for it." This shows that our work for God depends on His divine enablement, not just our prior experience or qualifications.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 31:1–11

18th Century

Theologian

(Exodus 35:30–35) This solemn call of Bezaleel and Aholiab is full of instruction. Their work was to be only that of handicraftsmen. St…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 31:6

19th Century

Bishop

Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach. —It has been observed above (see the first Note on the chapter) that Bezaleel’s work was general, A…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 31:6

16th Century

Theologian

And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab. It is no matter of surprise that the principal workman should be chosen from the tribe of Ju…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 31:6

17th Century

Pastor

And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of
Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan
To be a partner w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 31:1–11

17th Century

Minister

The Israelites, who had been masons and bricklayers in Egypt, were not qualified for skillful craftsmanship; but the Spirit who gave the apostles u…