31 And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;

Other Translations of Exodus 35:31

New International Version

31 and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills-

English Standard Version

31 and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship,

The Message

31 He's filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and know-how for making all sorts of things,

New King James Version

31 and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship,

New Living Translation

31 The Lord has filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 35:31

Commentary on Exodus 35:30-35

(Read Exodus 35:30-35)

Here is the Divine appointment of the master-workmen, that there might be no strife for the office, and that all who were employed in the work might take direction from, and give account to them. Those whom God called by name to his service, he filled with the Spirit of God. Skill, even in worldly employments, is God's gift, and comes from above. But many are ready enough in cutting out work for other people, and can tell what this man or that man should do; but the burdens they bind on others, they themselves will not touch with one of their fingers. Such will fall under the character of slothful servants. These men were not only to devise and to work themselves, but they were to teach others. Those that rule should teach; and those to whom God has given knowledge, should be willing to make it known for the benefit of others.