1 Chronicles 22:15
1 Chronicles 22:15 in Multiple Translations
You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work—
Moreover there are workmen with thee in abundance, hewers and workers of stone and timber, and all manner of cunning men for every manner of work.
Moreover there are workmen with thee in abundance, hewers and workers of stone and timber, and all men that are skilful in every manner of work:
And you have a great number of workmen, cutters and workers of stone and wood, and experts in every sort of work,
I have also provided timber and stone, but you will need to add more.
Moreouer thou hast workmen with thee enough, hewers of stone, and workemen for timber, and all men expert in euery worke.
'And with thee in abundance [are] workmen, hewers and artificers of stone and of wood, and every skilful man for every work.
There are also workmen with you in abundance—cutters and workers of stone and timber, and all kinds of men who are skillful in every kind of work;
Moreover, there are workmen with thee in great numbers, hewers and workers of stone and timber, and all manner of skillful men for every manner of work.
Thou hast also workmen in abundance, hewers of stones, and masons, and carpenters, and of all trades the most skillful in their work,
There are many men in Israel who have good ability to cut big stones for making stone walls, and carpenters, and men who are very skilled at making various kinds of things.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 22:15
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1 Chronicles 22:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עִמְּ/ךָ֤
לָ/רֹב֙
עֹשֵׂ֣י
מְלָאכָ֔ה
חֹצְבִ֕ים
וְ/חָרָשֵׁ֥י
אֶ֖בֶן
וָ/עֵ֑ץ
וְ/כָל
חָכָ֖ם
בְּ/כָל
מְלָאכָֽה
וְ/עִמְּ/ךָ֤
ʻim
H5973
with
Conj | Prep | Suff
לָ/רֹב֙
rôb
H7230
abundance
Prep | N-cs
עֹשֵׂ֣י
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal
מְלָאכָ֔ה
mᵉlâʼkâh
H4399
work
N-fs
חֹצְבִ֕ים
châtsab
H2672
to hew
V-Qal
וְ/חָרָשֵׁ֥י
chârâsh
H2796
artificer
Conj | N-mp
אֶ֖בֶן
ʼeben
H68
stone
N-fs
וָ/עֵ֑ץ
ʻêts
H6086
tree
Conj | N-ms
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
חָכָ֖ם
châkâm
H2450
wise
Adj
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
מְלָאכָֽה
mᵉlâʼkâh
H4399
work
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 22:15
וְ/עִמְּ/ךָ֤
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Conj | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
לָ/רֹב֙
rôb
H7230
"abundance"
Prep | N-cs
Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.
עֹשֵׂ֣י
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
מְלָאכָ֔ה
mᵉlâʼkâh
H4399
"work"
N-fs
Means work or employment, like a job or business, and is used to describe someone's occupation or the result of their labor, as seen in the Bible's description of various professions and industries.
Definition: 1) occupation, work, business 1a) occupation, business 1b) property 1c) work (something done or made) 1d) workmanship 1e) service, use 1f) public business 1f1) political 1f2) religious
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: business, [phrase] cattle, [phrase] industrious, occupation, ([phrase] -pied), [phrase] officer, thing (made), use, (manner of) work((-man), -manship). See also: Genesis 2:2; 1 Chronicles 9:13; Psalms 73:28.
חֹצְבִ֕ים
châtsab
H2672
"to hew"
V-Qal
To hew means to cut or carve wood, stone, or other materials, like the skilled laborers who built Solomon's Temple in 1 Kings. This word is used to describe various tasks, from quarrying to engraving.
Definition: 1) to dig, cleave, divide, hew, make, cut out, dig out, cut down, quarry, hewer, mason 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hew out, dig 1a2) to hew 1a2a) stone 1a2b) wood 1a3) to hew in pieces (metaph.) 1a4) to divide, cleave 1b) (Niphal) to be cut, be hewn, be engraved 1c) (Hiphil) to hew into pieces, cut up into pieces 1d) (Pual) to be cut from, be hewn from
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: cut, dig, divide, grave, hew (out, -er), made, mason. See also: Deuteronomy 6:11; Nehemiah 9:25; Psalms 29:7.
וְ/חָרָשֵׁ֥י
chârâsh
H2796
"artificer"
Conj | N-mp
A chârâsh was a skilled craftsman or artisan, able to work with various materials like wood or metal. This term is used in the Bible to describe carpenters, engravers, and other skilled workers.
Definition: 1) craftsman, artisan, engraver, graver, artificer 1a) graver, artificer 1b) skilful to destroy (warriors) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: artificer, ([phrase]) carpenter, craftsman, engraver, maker, [phrase] mason, skilful, ([phrase]) smith, worker, workman, such as wrought. See also: Exodus 28:11; Ezra 3:7; Isaiah 40:19.
אֶ֖בֶן
ʼeben
H68
"stone"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a stone, which could be a rock, a weight, or even a precious gem. It is used to describe a variety of objects, from building materials to hailstones. The KJV translates it as stone or weight.
Definition: : weight 1) stone (large or small) 1a) common stone (in natural state) 1b) stone, as material 1b1) of tablets 1b2) marble, hewn stones 1c) precious stones, stones of fire 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon 1e) weight 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines 1i) (simile) 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity 1i3) commonness 1j) (metaph) 1j1) petrified with terror 1j2) perverse, hard heart
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). See also: Genesis 2:12; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 91:12.
וָ/עֵ֑ץ
ʻêts
H6086
"tree"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.
Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
חָכָ֖ם
châkâm
H2450
"wise"
Adj
This word means wise or skilled, describing someone intelligent or crafty, like a cunning man or a prudent leader.
Definition: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man). See also: Genesis 41:8; Proverbs 16:14; Psalms 49:11.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מְלָאכָֽה
mᵉlâʼkâh
H4399
"work"
N-fs
Means work or employment, like a job or business, and is used to describe someone's occupation or the result of their labor, as seen in the Bible's description of various professions and industries.
Definition: 1) occupation, work, business 1a) occupation, business 1b) property 1c) work (something done or made) 1d) workmanship 1e) service, use 1f) public business 1f1) political 1f2) religious
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: business, [phrase] cattle, [phrase] industrious, occupation, ([phrase] -pied), [phrase] officer, thing (made), use, (manner of) work((-man), -manship). See also: Genesis 2:2; 1 Chronicles 9:13; Psalms 73:28.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 22:15
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Context — Solomon Anointed to Build the Temple
13Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
14Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them.
15You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work—
16in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.” 17Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 28:6 | They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. |
| 2 | Exodus 35:32 | to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, |
| 3 | 1 Kings 7:14 | He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. |
| 4 | Exodus 35:35 | He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and as weavers—as artistic designers of every kind of craft. |
| 5 | Exodus 31:3–5 | And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft. |
1 Chronicles 22:15 Summary
[This verse, 1 Chronicles 22:15, reminds us that God provides us with the people and resources we need to accomplish His will. Just as King David had many skilled workers to help build the temple, we have the Holy Spirit and the body of Christ to support us in our endeavors, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:27. By trusting in God's provision, we can be confident that He will equip us for the tasks He has called us to, as promised in Philippians 4:13. We can apply this principle to our own lives by seeking God's guidance and trusting in His faithfulness, as encouraged in Psalm 37:3-7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of the many workers mentioned in 1 Chronicles 22:15?
The many workers, including stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and skilled laborers, were essential for the construction of the house of the LORD, as commanded by God in Deuteronomy 12:10-11, and their presence was a blessing from God to facilitate the building process, as seen in Exodus 35:30-35.
How did King David prepare for the construction of the temple?
King David prepared for the construction of the temple by providing an abundance of materials, including gold, silver, bronze, and iron, as well as timber and stone, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 22:14, demonstrating his commitment to the project and his trust in God's provision, as expressed in Proverbs 3:5-6.
What role did the leaders of Israel play in the construction of the temple?
The leaders of Israel, as instructed by King David in 1 Chronicles 22:17, were to help his son Solomon with the construction of the temple, indicating the importance of cooperation and unity among God's people in achieving a common goal, as emphasized in Psalm 133:1-3.
What can we learn from King David's example in 1 Chronicles 22:15?
We can learn from King David's example the importance of trusting in God's provision and being faithful stewards of the resources He provides, as taught in Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Corinthians 4:2.
Reflection Questions
- How can I, like King David, trust in God's provision and prepare for the tasks He has called me to?
- What are the 'materials' and 'workers' that God has provided for me to accomplish His will, and how can I utilize them effectively?
- In what ways can I, like the leaders of Israel, support and cooperate with others in achieving a common goal for the kingdom of God?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be 'strong and courageous' and trust in God's presence, as encouraged in 1 Chronicles 22:13?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 22:15
Moreover, there are workmen with thee in abundance,.... All the strangers in the land being gathered by the order of David, 1 Chronicles 22:2 who were skilled in all manner of work, as follows:
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:15
(6-16) David gives formal charge to Solomon to build the Temple.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 22:15
15. all manner of cunning men for every manner of work] R.V. all men that are cunning in any manner of work.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:15
6-16. David’s charge to Solomon, here recorded, belongs to the same period as that of 1 Kings 2:1-10. One passage supplements the other, and the contrast between them is very noticeable.
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