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in cutting of stones for setting, and in carving of wood, to work in all kinds of skillful workmanship.
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Skill is a Divine Gift
Commentators highlight that the practical abilities listed, such as stone cutting and wood carving, are gifts from God. Matthew Henry states, "Skill, even in ordinary occupations, is God's gift and comes from above." This affirms that God values and empowers craftsmanship and artistry for His purposes, not just overtly "spiritual" roles.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Curious works, cunning work - Works of skill. Compare Exodus 30:4.
19th Century
Anglican
BEZALEEL AND AHOLIAB SET OVER THE WORK.
This passage is the sequel to Exodus 31:1-6, where Bezaleel and Aholiab were design…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on Exodus 35:31)
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