English Standard Version
Exodus 31:2
2"See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,
Exodus 31:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:
- New International Version (NIV)“See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,
- New King James Version (NKJV)“See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
- New Living Translation (NLT)“Look, I have specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
Context of Exodus 31:2
1The Lord said to Moses, "See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, 4to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze,
Read all of Exodus 31Exodus 31:2 word by word
רְאֵ֖ה קָרָ֣אתִֽי בְשֵׁ֑ם בְּצַלְאֵ֛ל בֶּן־אוּרִ֥י בֶן־ח֖וּר לְמַטֵּ֥ה יְהוּדָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Seeרָאָהrâ'âh · to see: behold!H7200
- I have calledקָרָאqârâ' · to call: call toH7121
- by nameשֵׁםshêm · nameH8034
- Bezaleelבְּצַלְאֵלbetsal'êl · BezalelH1212
- the sonבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
- of Uriאוּרִי'ûrîy · UriH221
- of Hurחוּרchûr · HurH2354
- of the tribeמַטֶּהmaţţeh maţţâh · tribeH4294
- of Judahיְהוּדָהyehûdâh · JudahH3063
Cross-references for Exodus 31:2
- Exodus 33:12Moses said to the Lord, "See, you say to me, 'Bring up this people,' but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. Yet you have said, 'I know you by name, and you have also found favor in my sight.'
- Exodus 35:30Then Moses said to the people of Israel, "See, the Lord has called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah;
- Exodus 36:1"Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whom the Lord has put skill and intelligence to know how to do any work in the construction of the sanctuary shall work in accordance with all that the Lord has commanded."
- Isaiah 45:3I will give you the treasures of darkness and the hoards in secret places, that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, who call you by your name.
- Mark 3:16He appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter);
- John 3:27John answered, "A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven.
- Exodus 37:1Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood. Two cubits and a half was its length, a cubit and a half its breadth, and a cubit and a half its height.
- 1 Chronicles 2:19When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore him Hur.
Commentaries on Exodus 31:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2I have called by name Bezaleel - That is, I have particularly appointed this person to be the chief superintendent of the whole work. His name is significant, בצלאל betsal -el, in or under the shadow of God, meaning, under the especial protection of the Most High. He was the son of Uri, the son of Hur, the son of Caleb or Chelubai, the son of Esron, the son of Pharez, the son of Judah. See 1 Chronicles 2:5, 1 Chronicles 2:9, 1 Chronicles 2:18, 1…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-11Verses 1-11 Exodus 35:30-35. This solemn call of Bezaleel and Aholiab is full of instruction. Their work was to be only that of handicraftsmen. Still it was Yahweh Himself who called them by name to their tasks, and the powers which they were now called upon to exercise in their respective crafts, were declared to have been given them by the Holy Spirit. Thus is every effort of skill, every sort of well-ordered labor, when directed to a right end, brought…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-11God gave instructions for the tabernacle complex and for those who would serve in it. He also chose and empowered those who would do the work.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-182. See, I have called--Though the instructions about the tabernacle were privately communicated to Moses, it was plainly impossible that he could superintend the work in person, amid the multiplicity of his other duties. A head director or builder was selected by God Himself; and the nomination by such high authority removed all ground of jealousy or discontent on the part of any who might have thought their merits overlooked (compare Mt 18:1). by name…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Exodus 31
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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