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Weaving

Weaving was an essential craft in ancient Israel, used to create garments, curtains, and other textiles for both everyday life and religious purposes. The Bible acknowledges weaving as a skilled trade that required knowledge, talent, and dedication.

Overview

Weaving was a vital craft in biblical times, producing fabric for clothing, priestly garments, and the tabernacle. Both men and women engaged in this skilled work, which required patience, precision, and artistic ability. The craft is referenced throughout Scripture as evidence of human creativity and God-given talent.

Key Scriptures

"And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship. And He has put in his heart the ability to teach, in the person of Oholiab the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. He has filled them with skill to do all manner of work of the engraver and the designer and the tapestry maker, in blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine linen, and of the weaver" (Exodus 35:31-35, NKJV). "Those who work in fine linen and the weavers of white linen will be clothed" (Isaiah 19:9, NIV).

Application

Recognize that God gifts His people with diverse skills and talents for meaningful work that serves both practical and spiritual purposes.

Scripture References 11
Exodus 35:35 Isaiah 19:9 Isaiah 38:12 Exodus 39:27 Exodus 28:32 Exodus 39:22 Judges 16:14 2 Samuel 21:19 1 Chronicles 11:23 Job 7:6 2 Kings 23:7
Full Topical Reference List 11 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Bezaleel skilled in

Exodus 35:35

General references

Isaiah 19:9 Isaiah 38:12

Of coats

Exodus 39:27

Of the ephod

Exodus 28:32 Exodus 39:22

Weaver's beam

1 Chronicles 11:23 2 Samuel 21:19 Judges 16:14

Weaver's shuttle

Job 7:6

Wrought by women

2 Kings 23:7
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