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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

God is speaking to Moses about Bezalel, the master craftsman He has chosen to oversee the construction of the tabernacle and all its furnishings. This was during Israel's time in the wilderness after leaving Egypt, when God was giving detailed instructions for building the portable sanctuary where He would dwell among His people. The tabernacle required incredibly skilled work in metals, wood, textiles, and precious stones.

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