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the tent of meeting, the ark of the testimony, the mercy seat that is on it, all the furniture of the Tent,

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God Equips Who He Calls

Commentators highlight that God didn't just provide the plans for the Tabernacle; He miraculously gifted the craftsmen, Bezaleel and Aholiab, with the specific artistic skills needed. This shows that when God calls someone to a task, He also provides the ability and resources to complete it.

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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 31:7–11

19th Century

Bishop

The enumeration of the holy objects follows the order of the instructions given concerning them (Exodus 25–30), except that the taberna…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 31:7

17th Century

Pastor

The tabernacle of the congregation
That is, they had wisdom given to make that according to the pattern showed to Mo…

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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…