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With him was Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an engraver, and a skillful workman, and an embroiderer in blue, in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen.

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Oholiab's True Artistry

Commentators clarify that the term "engraver" is a bit misleading. The original Hebrew suggests Oholiab was a master "artificer" and a "deviser," especially in textile arts. His skills were not limited to one craft but included designing and creating the intricate embroidered fabrics for the tabernacle curtains and priestly garments.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 38:23

18th Century

Theologian

See Exodus 35:35 note.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 38:23

19th Century

Bishop

Aholiab ... an engraver. —This is a mistranslation. Khârâsh means a worker in any material whatsoever. It should be rendered

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 38:23

17th Century

Pastor

And with him was Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan Of him see (Exodus 31:6)

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 38:21–31

17th Century

Minister

The foundation of solid pieces of silver showed the solidity and purity of the truth upon which the church is founded.

Let us regard the Lor…