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Exodus 35:34

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 35:34 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.
Exodus 35:34 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 35

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
31And he hath filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;
32and to devise skilful works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,
33and in cutting of stones for setting, and in carving of wood, to work in all manner of skilful workmanship.
34And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.
35Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of workmanship, of the engraver, and of the skilful workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any workmanship, and of those that devise skilful works.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, etc.] Instruct others in the things be had knowledge of; the Lord not only gave him gifts of wisdom, understanding, and knowledge, to devise and contrive curious works, and how to perform them, but gave him a capacity, and inclined his mind to teach others, how to work these works; for not all that have knowledge have a capacity and a will to teach others also; this is of God: [both] he, and Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; who was joined with him as a companion and assistant in the same service; him the Lord also qualified, both to devise things, and to teach them others; of this man, ((see Gill on “<023106>Exodus 31:6”)).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he hath: Ezr 7:10, Ezr 7:27; Neh 2:12; Jam 1:16, Jam 1:17 Aholiab: Exo 31:6; Ch2 2:14; Isa 28:24-29; Co1 1:5-7, Co1 12:7 Exodus 35:35”
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