Bible Strands
Exodus 38:23
With him was Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an engraver, designer, and embroiderer in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records this detail immediately after Bezalel completes the sanctuary work as commanded.
The words — חָרָ֣שׁ (cha.Rash) translates to an engraver, and וְ/חֹשֵׁ֑ב (ve./cho.Shev) denotes a skillful worker or designer.
The thread — Exodus 35:34 notes God gave Oholiab the ability to teach, while Exodus 31:6 identifies him as God’s selected assistant.
Why it lands — The text requires acknowledging that specialized craft skills are distributed by divine appointment to support communal worship projects.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And with him was Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an engraver, and a cunning workman, and an embroiderer in blue, and in purple, and in scarlet, and fine linen.
Cross-references
- Exodus 35:34 And the LORD has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others.
- Exodus 31:6 Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you: