“See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:”
I have chosen and made meet, Exod. 35:30 .
“And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,”
This showeth that handicrafts are the gifts of God’s spirit, and therefore ought to be esteemed.
“And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;”
I have instructed them, and increased their knowledge.
“And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense, furniture: Heb. vessels”
So called, because of the cunning and art used therein, or because the whole was beaten out of the piece.
“And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.”
Which only was to anoint the Priests and the instruments of the tabernacle, and not to burn.
“Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you.”
Though I command these works to be done, yet will I not that you break my Sabbath days.
“Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
Cross references: : Exod. 20:8 ; Ezek. 20:12 God repeateth this point because the whole keeping of the law standeth in the true use of the Sabbath, which is to cease from our works, and to obey the will of God.
“It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.”
Gen. 31 ; Gen. 22 From creating his creatures, but not from governing and preserving them.
“And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of communing with him upon mount Sinai, two tables of testimony, tables of stone, written with the finger of God.”
Deut. 9:10 Whereby he declared his will to his people.