“See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
Parallel translations
- WEB “Behold, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:
- KJV See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:
- NKJV “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
- NASB “See, I have called by name Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
- NLT “Look, I have specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
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Quick answer
God names Bezalel of Judah as the chief craftsman, calling him by name. God personally appoints and gifts those who serve Him.
Overview
God's calling Bezalel 'by name' highlights His personal, sovereign choice of workers for sacred service. That he is of the tribe of Judah, the royal and messianic line, is notable. It shows God raises up and equips individuals for His purposes, a pattern fulfilled in Christ from Judah and in the gifts He gives His church (1 Corinthians 12:11).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 9
- Exod 36:1“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.”
- Exod 35:30Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
- John 3:27John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven.
- Mark 3:16–19These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter),
- Isa 45:3–4I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name.
- Exod 33:17So the LORD said to Moses, “I will do this very thing you have asked, for you have found favor in My sight, and I know you by name.”
- 1 Chr 2:19–20When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore to him Hur.
- Exod 33:12Then Moses said to the LORD, “Look, You have been telling me, ‘Lead this people up,’ 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 found favor in My sight.’
- Exod 37:1Bezalel went on to construct the ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high.
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