311 Now the Lord spoke to Moses , saying , 2 "See , I have called by name Bezalel , the son of Uri , the son of Hur , of the tribe of Judah . 3 "I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom , in understanding , in knowledge , and in all kinds of craftsmanship , 4 to make artistic designs for work in gold , in silver , and in bronze , 5 and in the cutting of stones for settings , and in the carving of wood , that he may work in all kinds of craftsmanship . 6 "And behold , I Myself have appointed with him Oholiab , the son of Ahisamach , of the tribe of Dan ; and in the hearts of all who are skillful e I have put skill , that they may make all that I have commanded you: 7 the tent of meeting , and the ark of testimony , and the mercy seat upon it, and all the furniture of the tent , 8 the table also and its utensils , and the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils , and the altar of incense , 9 the altar of burnt offering also with all its utensils , and the laver and its stand , 10 the woven garments as well, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest , and the garments of his sons , with which to carry on their priesthood ; 11 the anointing oil also, and the fragrant incense for the holy place, they are to make them according to all that I have commanded you."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 31:1-11
Commentary on Exodus 31:1-11
(Read Exodus 31:1-11)
The Israelites, who had been masons and bricklayers in Egypt, were not qualified for curious workmanship; but the Spirit who gave the apostles utterance in divers tongues, miraculously gave Bezaleel and Aholiab the skill that was wanting. The honour which comes from God, is always attended with a work to be done; to be employed for God is high honour. Those whom God calls to any service, he will find or make fit for it. The Lord gives different gifts to different persons; let each mind his proper work, diligently remembering that whatever wisdom any one possesses, the Lord put it in the heart, to do his commandments.