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and to make skillful works, to work in gold, in silver, in brass,

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Skill is a Divine Gift

Commentators emphasize that the ability to "devise skilful works" was a direct gift from God. Matthew Henry notes that skill, even in what we might consider ordinary occupations, "is God's gift and comes from above." This verse reminds believers that their artistic, technical, and creative talents are endowments from the Holy Spirit, intended for God's purposes.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 35:32–33

18th Century

Theologian

Curious works, cunning work - Works of skill. Compare Exodus 30:4.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 35:30–35

19th Century

Bishop

BEZALEEL AND AHOLIAB SET OVER THE WORK.

This passage is the sequel to Exodus 31:1-6, where Bezaleel and Aholiab were design…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 35:32

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on Exodus 35:31)

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 35:30–35

17th Century

Minister

Here we see the Divine appointment of the lead craftsmen, so that there would be no conflict over the office, and so that all who were employed in …