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Exodus 31:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and skill in every kind of craftsmanship.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is explaining that He has specially equipped someone with His Spirit and given them extraordinary wisdom and artistic abilities to accomplish His work.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, God is giving Moses detailed instructions for constructing the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that would serve as the center of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. God specifically selects Bezalel, an artisan from the tribe of Judah, and fills him with the Spirit of God to provide the necessary skills in wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and craftsmanship for building sacred items. This demonstrates how God actively equips individuals for His divine purposes in the context of Israel's covenant community.

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