Exodus 31:2

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,
• English Standard Version (ESV)"See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, 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.

Context of Exodus 31:2

1Then the Lord said to Moses, “Look, I have specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. 3I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts. 4He is a master craftsman, expert in working with gold, silver, and bronze.

Exodus 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 33:12One day Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Take these people up to the Promised Land.’ But you haven’t told me whom you will send with me. You have told me, ‘I know you by name, and I look favorably on you.’
• Exodus 35:30Then Moses told the people of Israel, “The Lord has specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
• Exodus 36:1“The Lord has gifted Bezalel, Oholiab, and the other skilled craftsmen with wisdom and ability to perform any task involved in building the sanctuary. Let them construct and furnish the Tabernacle, just as the Lord has commanded.”
• Isaiah 45:3And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness— secret riches. I will do this so you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, the one who calls you by name.
• Mark 3:16These are the twelve he chose: Simon (whom he named Peter),
• John 3:27John replied, “No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven.
• Exodus 37:1Next Bezalel made the Ark of acacia wood—a sacred chest 45 inches long, 27 inches wide, and 27 inches high.
• 1 Chronicles 2:19After Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrathah, and they had a son named 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

Topics related to Exodus 31:2

• Art
• Bezalel
• Carpentry
• Genius
• Hur
• Master Workman
• Mechanic
• Smith
• Tabernacle
• Tailoring

In the dictionaries

• Judah
• Judah, kingdom of Judah
• Judea, Judah
• Bezaleel
• Call
• Carve
• Hur
• Therein
• Wisdom
• Workmanship

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