Exodus 31:2

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 31:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:
Exodus 31:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 31

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“See, I have called by name Bezaleel, etc.] Had pitched upon, chosen, and distinguished him particularly from all other men to be the architect or chief master builder of the tabernacle, and to be the director and overseer of the whole work relating to it: the Targums of Jonathan and Jerusalem paraphrase it, ““I have called with a good name Bezaleel”;” as if respect was to be had to his name Bezaleel, as given him by God, and very expressive and significant; whereas the phrase of calling “by name” does not signify the imposing of a name upon him, but the singular and personal choice of him to an office: indeed, his name Bezaleel is very significant, and may be rendered, “in the shadow of…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Exodus 35:30-35. This solemn call of Bezaleel and Aholiab is full of instruction. Their work was to be only that of handicraftsmen. Still it was Yahweh Himself who called them by name to their tasks, and the powers which they were now called upon to exercise in their respective crafts, were declared to have been given them by the Holy Spirit. Thus is every effort of skill, every sort of well-ordered labor, when directed to a right end, brought into the very highest sphere of association. There appears to be sufficient reason for identifying Hur, the grandfather of Bezaleel, with the Hur who assisted Aaron in supporting the hands of Moses during the battle with Amalek at Rephidim Exodus…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“See I have called Bezaleel, the grandson of Hur, probably that Hur who had helped to hold up Moses's hand, Exo 17:10-12, and was at this time in commission with Aaron for the government of the people in the absence of Moses. Aholiab of the tribe of Dan is appointed next to Bezaleel, and partner with him. Hiram, who was the head - workman in the building of Solomon's temple, was also of the tribe of Dan, Ch2 2:14. Exodus 31:3”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I have: Exo 33:12, Exo 33:17, Exo 35:30, Exo 36:1; Isa 45:3, Isa 45:4; Mar 3:16-19; Joh 3:27 Bezaleel: Exo 37:1; Ch1 2:19, Ch1 2:20 Exodus 31:3”
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