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Exodus 31:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look, I have specifically chosen Bezalel, the son of Uri and grandson of Hur, from the tribe of Judah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is announcing that He has personally selected and called a specific man named Bezalel for an important task.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, God is giving detailed instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that served as the center of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. He specifically calls Bezaleel by name, a skilled craftsman from the tribe of Judah, to lead the artistic and building aspects, emphasizing God's deliberate choice of individuals for sacred tasks. This occurs shortly after the giving of the Law on Mount Sinai, as part of preparing the nation for proper communal worship.

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