“See, I have called by name Bezalel, the 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:
- BSB “See, I have called by name Bezalel 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.
- 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“Bezalel and Oholiab shall work with every wise-hearted man, in whom Yahweh has put wisdom and understanding to know how to do all the work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that Yahweh has commanded.”
- Exod 35:30Moses said to the children of Israel, “Behold, Yahweh has called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
- John 3:27John answered, “A man can receive nothing, unless it has been given him from heaven.
- Mark 3:16–19Simon, to whom he gave the name Peter;
- Isa 45:3–4I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that it is I, Yahweh, who call you by your name, even the God of Israel.
- Exod 33:17Yahweh said to Moses, “I will do this thing also that you have spoken; for you have found favor in my sight, and I know you by name.”
- 1 Chr 2:19–20Azubah died, and Caleb married Ephrath, who bore him Hur.
- Exod 33:12Moses said to Yahweh, “Behold, you tell me, ‘Bring up this people:’ and you haven’t 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.’
- Exod 37:1Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood. Its length was two and a half cubits, and its width a cubit and a half, and a cubit and a half its height.
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