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the table and its vessels, the pure lampstand with all its vessels, the altar of incense,

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God Equips His Workers

Commentators emphasize that the creation of the tabernacle's furniture was not left to chance. God specifically called and miraculously gifted artisans like Bezaleel and Aholiab with the necessary skills. As Matthew Henry notes, this illustrates a key principle: 'Those whom God calls to any service, He will find or make fit for it.' This shows that practical, artistic skills are a gift from the Holy Spirit when used for God's purposes.

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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 31:8

17th Century

Pastor

And the table and its furniture
The shewbread table, with its dishes, spoons, and bowls, ([Reference Exodus 25:23-30…

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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…