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Smith

The biblical smith represents skilled craftsmen empowered by God's Spirit to create functional and beautiful works. Bezalel exemplifies how God gifts individuals with supernatural wisdom and ability for His service.

Overview

In Scripture, the smith is portrayed as a skilled artisan whom God equips with wisdom and ability. Bezalel, called by name for the construction of the tabernacle, demonstrates that God grants supernatural craftsmanship to accomplish His purposes. Such skilled work is not merely human talent but a divine calling and enablement.

Key Scriptures

"And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills" (Exodus 31:3, NIV).

"To do all kinds of artistic designs and to engage in all kinds of crafts" (Exodus 35:31, NIV).

"He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze" (Exodus 35:32, NIV).

Application

Recognize that God values and empowers skilled work done with excellence and devotion to His purposes, whether in ministry or daily vocations.

Scripture References 27
Exodus 31:1 Exodus 31:2 Exodus 31:3 Exodus 31:4 Exodus 31:5 Exodus 31:6 Exodus 31:7 Exodus 31:8 Exodus 31:9 Exodus 31:10 Exodus 31:11 Exodus 31:3 Exodus 31:4 Exodus 31:5 Exodus 35:30 Exodus 35:31 Exodus 35:32 Exodus 35:33 Exodus 35:34 Exodus 35:35 Isaiah 54:16 2 Kings 24:14 Jeremiah 24:1 Isaiah 41:7 Isaiah 44:12 1 Samuel 13:19 Genesis 4:22
Full Topical Reference List 27 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Bezaleel

Exodus 31:1 Exodus 31:2 Exodus 31:3 Exodus 31:4 Exodus 31:5 Exodus 31:6 Exodus 31:7 Exodus 31:8 Exodus 31:9 Exodus 31:10 Exodus 31:11

Genius of, from God

Exodus 31:3 Exodus 31:4 Exodus 31:5 Exodus 35:30 Exodus 35:31 Exodus 35:32 Exodus 35:33 Exodus 35:34 Exodus 35:35 Isaiah 54:16

Jewish, carried captive to Babylon

2 Kings 24:14 Jeremiah 24:1

The manufacturers of Idols

Isaiah 41:7 Isaiah 44:12

The Philistines

1 Samuel 13:19

Tubal-Cain

Genesis 4:22
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