Exodus 31:5
Exodus 31:5 in Multiple Translations
to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft.
And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.
and in cutting of stones for setting, and in carving of wood, to work in all manner of workmanship.
In cutting stones for framing, and to do every form of woodwork.
he can cut gemstones to place in settings, and he can carve wood. He is a master of every craft.
Also in the arte to set stones, and to carue in timber, and to worke in all maner of workmaship.
and in graving of stone for settings, and in graving of wood to work in all work.
and in cutting of stones for setting, and in carving of wood, to work in all kinds of workmanship.
And in cutting of stones to set them , and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.
Of marble, and precious stones, and variety of wood.
He can cut ◄jewels/valuable stones► and enclose them in tiny gold settings/frames. He can carve things from wood and do other skilled work.
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Exodus 31:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בַ/חֲרֹ֥שֶׁת
אֶ֛בֶן
לְ/מַלֹּ֖את
וּ/בַ/חֲרֹ֣שֶׁת
עֵ֑ץ
לַ/עֲשׂ֖וֹת
בְּ/כָל
מְלָאכָֽה
וּ/בַ/חֲרֹ֥שֶׁת
chărôsheth
H2799
carving
Conj | Prep | N-fs
אֶ֛בֶן
ʼeben
H68
stone
N-fs
לְ/מַלֹּ֖את
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
וּ/בַ/חֲרֹ֣שֶׁת
chărôsheth
H2799
carving
Conj | Prep | N-fs
עֵ֑ץ
ʻêts
H6086
tree
N-ms
לַ/עֲשׂ֖וֹת
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
מְלָאכָֽה
mᵉlâʼkâh
H4399
work
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 31:5
וּ/בַ/חֲרֹ֥שֶׁת
chărôsheth
H2799
"carving"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
Chrosheth means carving or mechanical work, it refers to skilled craftsmanship. It is used to describe intricate or detailed work.
Definition: carving, skilful working
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: carving, cutting. See also: Exodus 31:5; Exodus 35:33.
אֶ֛בֶן
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.
לְ/מַלֹּ֖את
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
וּ/בַ/חֲרֹ֣שֶׁת
chărôsheth
H2799
"carving"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
Chrosheth means carving or mechanical work, it refers to skilled craftsmanship. It is used to describe intricate or detailed work.
Definition: carving, skilful working
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: carving, cutting. See also: Exodus 31:5; Exodus 35:33.
עֵ֑ץ
ʻêts
H6086
"tree"
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.
לַ/עֲשׂ֖וֹת
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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.
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 — Exodus 31:5
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 31:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 31:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 31:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 31:5
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 31:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 31:5
Context — Bezalel and Oholiab
3And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,
4to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze,
5to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft.
6Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you: 7the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony and the mercy seat upon it, and all the other furnishings of the tent—Cross References
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| 1 | Exodus 28:9–21 | Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel: six of their names on one stone and the remaining six on the other, in the order of their birth. Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a gem cutter engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in gold filigree settings. Fasten both stones on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel. Aaron is to bear their names on his two shoulders as a memorial before the LORD. Fashion gold filigree settings and two chains of pure gold, made of braided cord work; and attach these chains to the settings. You are also to make a breastpiece of judgment with the same workmanship as the ephod. Construct it with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen. It must be square when folded over double, a span long and a span wide. And mount on it a setting of gemstones, four rows of stones: In the first row there shall be a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; in the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; in the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; and in the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. Mount these stones in gold filigree settings. The twelve stones are to correspond to the names of the sons of Israel, each engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes. |
Exodus 31:5 Summary
[Exodus 31:5 tells us that God gave the craftsman the ability to cut gemstones and carve wood, so that he could create beautiful things for the Tent of Meeting. This shows us that God values skill and craftsmanship, and that He wants us to use our talents to serve Him and others. Just like the craftsman, we can trust God to give us the skills and abilities we need to do our work well, as seen in Philippians 4:13. By using our skills to glorify God, we can bring honor to Him and fulfill our purpose, as described in Colossians 3:23-24.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of skills did God give to the craftsman in Exodus 31:5?
According to Exodus 31:3, God filled the craftsman with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, including cutting gemstones and carving wood, as mentioned in Exodus 31:5, to make him a master of every craft.
Why did God give the craftsman the ability to cut gemstones and carve wood?
God gave the craftsman these skills so that he could create beautiful and intricate designs for the Tent of Meeting and its furnishings, as described in Exodus 31:7, and to glorify God through his work, as seen in Exodus 31:3-5.
How does Exodus 31:5 relate to other Bible verses about craftsmanship?
Exodus 31:5 is similar to other verses, such as Proverbs 22:29, which talks about the importance of skill and craftsmanship, and Colossians 3:23-24, which encourages believers to do their work heartily, as for the Lord.
What can we learn from the craftsman's skills in Exodus 31:5?
We can learn the importance of developing our skills and talents to serve God and others, as seen in Matthew 25:14-30, where the master expects his servants to use their talents wisely, and in 1 Corinthians 10:31, which encourages us to do everything for the glory of God.
Reflection Questions
- How can I use my skills and talents to serve God and others, just like the craftsman in Exodus 31:5?
- What are some ways I can glorify God through my work, whether it's a hobby or a profession?
- How can I trust God to give me the skills and abilities I need to accomplish the tasks He has set before me, just like He did for the craftsman in Exodus 31:3-5?
- What does it mean to be a 'master of every craft' in my own life, and how can I strive for excellence in all that I do?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 31:5
And in cutting of stones to set them,.... Not of marble stones, or of any common stones used in building, and the cutting and hewing of them to be laid therein, for of those there was no use in the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 31:5
And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, I have filled him with the spirit of God.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 31:5
Exodus 31:5 And in cutting of stones, to set [them], and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.Ver. 5. And in cutting of stones.] Moses might well doubt where he should find fit workmen among those brick makers for Egypt.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 31:5
XXXI. THE OF AND AHOLIAB.(1-11) The instructions needed for the making of the tabernacle, its furniture, and the priests’ dresses, were now complete. Moses was sufficiently informed, by what he had heard and seen, both as to the “Tent of Meeting” itself, and as to all its appurtenances and paraphernalia. But Moses was not himself an artist. Among the branches of knowledge comprised in his Egyptian education the skill of the artistic constructor had not been included. (See Excursus B. at the end of the Book.) It was therefore necessary that the manual work of carrying out the instructions given him should be entrusted to others. We might have expected that it would have been left to Moses to select the individuals from among the thousands of artificers who had accompanied him out of Egypt. But God saw fit to mark the importance of the work by taking the direct appointment of the persons to be employed upon Himself. He knew what was in man. He knew to whom he had given the highest artistic power, and who at the same time that they possessed it would work in the most religious spirit.
He accordingly named two persons, Bezaleel and Aholiab, as those to whom the superintendence of the whole business should be given. Bezaleel was to be leader and chief, Aholiab assistant. Bezaleel’s task was to be general, Aholiab’s, apparently, special (Exodus 38:23). Both, however, were to receive the special assistance of God’s Holy Spirit for the due execution of their respective tasks (Exodus 31:3-6), and both, as chosen instruments of God, and faithful workers in His service, had their names equally commemorated in His Holy Book, and were thus upheld as examples to future ages.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 31:5
Verse 5. In cutting of stones, &c.] Every thing that concerned the lapidary's, jeweller's, and carver's art.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 31:5
5. for setting] See Exodus 25:7, Exodus 28:17; Exodus 28:20.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 31:5
4, 5. To devise cunning works — To plan and execute designs; to think out and elaborate such works of art in metal, stone, and wood, and other material, as would be required in the sanctuary, or in connexion with its services.