Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 35:35
Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning 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 work, and of those that devise cunning work.
35. the craftsman (RVm.)] the word (lit. cutter in, incisor), if followed by ‘of stone’ may mean an ‘engraver’ (Exo 28:11), but, used absolutely, signifies generally a worker in wood, stone, or metal.
cunning workman ] designer, or pattern-weaver; see on Exo 26:1.
the embroiderer ] See on Exo 26:1.
cunning works ] works of skill, as v. 32.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
The engraver – The artificer, literally one who cuts: a general name for the workman, to which was added the name of the material in which he worked; thus the artificer in wood, or carpenter; the artificer in iron, or smith, etc. Exo 35:32-33; Exo 31:4-5 enumerate the branches of work committed to Bezaleel. What was under the charge of Aholiab is here for the first time clearly distinguished into the work of the skilled weaver, that of the embroiderer, and that of the weaver.
The cunning workman – The skilled weaver, literally, the reckoner. He might have been so called because he had nicely to count and calculate the threads in weaving figures after the manner of tapestry or carpet. His work was chiefly used in the curtains and veil of the tabernacle, in the ephod and the breastplate (Exo 26:1, Exo 26:31; Exo 28:6, Exo 28:15, etc.).
The embroiderer – He worked with a needle, either shaping his design in stitches of colored thread, or in pieces of colored cloth sewn upon the groundwork. His work was employed in the entrance curtains of the tent and the court, and in the girdle of the high priest Exo 26:36; Exo 27:16; Exo 28:39.
The weaver – He appears to have worked in the loom in the ordinary way with materials of only a single color. The tissues made by him were used for the robe of the ephod and its binding, and for the coats of the priests Exo 28:32; Exo 39:22, Exo 39:27.
These three classes of workers were men, while the spinners and dyers were women Exo 35:25.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
35. Them hath he filled with wisdomof heartA statement which not only testifies that skill in artand science is a direct gift from God, but that weaving wasespecially the business of men in Egypt (see Exo 38:22;Exo 39:22; Exo 39:27).And in perfect harmony with the testimony of the monuments is theaccount given by Moses to the artists who were divinely taught thearts necessary for the embellishment of the tabernacle. Others, whoselimited means did not admit of these expensive contributions, offeredtheir gratuitous services in fabricating such articles of tapestry aswere needed; arts which the Israelitish females learned as bondwomen,in the houses of Egyptian princes.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart,…. Or wisdom in their heart, a large measure of it, signified by their being filled with it; and whatever wisdom men have, whether in things natural, civil, moral, or spiritual, it is all of God: this was
to work all manner of work, of the engraver; which the setting of stones in the ephod or breastplate required:
and of the cunning workman; and such an one was necessary for the making the curtains of the tabernacle, the vail between the holy and the holy of holies, and the ephod and breastplate of the high priest:
and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen; in which there were various works of things belonging to the tabernacle, and persons employed in it:
and of the weaver; both in linen and woollen, for the curtains and hangings of the tabernacle, and for the priests’ garments:
[even] of those that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work: whether in the above things, or in any sort of curious work, in gold, silver, brass, wood, or stone.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
REFLECTIONS
Who can meditate on the grace of God, in thus furnishing his servants for the work of the sanctuary, and giving the congregation such a willing mind to make contributions to the building, without being struck with the conviction, that in the spiritual building it must be the same Almighty God that can alone work in us, both to will, and to do, of his good pleasure. Gracious God! ever dispose my heart to thy service, and give me grace to consecrate all I have to thee; my time, my gifts, my life; for all is of thee, and in the dedication of the whole, it is but returning thee thine own. Accept them, dear Lord, in Christ Jesus, and pardon the unworthiness both of the gift and giver.
Let me not close this Chapter in the review of the preparation for the tabernacle, and the furniture of it, without eyeing afresh that blessed minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. Dearest Jesus! it is thou that art the true tabernacle of thy people. Upon the foundation of thy Father’s everlasting love, thy salvation is built for them: and in thy righteousness and blood, the spiritual temple rests forever: Lord grant, that as thy mercy is built up forever, the top stone for my soul may be brought forth with shoutings of “Grace , grace, ” unto it.
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
he filled: Exo 35:31, Exo 31:3, Exo 31:6, 1Ki 3:12, 1Ki 7:14, 2Ch 2:14, Isa 28:26
the cunning: Exo 26:1, Act 19:6, Act 19:8, 1Co 1:5, 1Co 1:7, 1Co 12:4, 1Co 12:8, 1Co 12:12, Gal 3:2, Gal 3:5, 1Ti 3:15, 1Ti 4:16, 2Ti 2:15
of the weaver: Job 7:6, Isa 38:12
Reciprocal: Exo 26:31 – blue Exo 28:3 – wise hearted 2Ki 22:6 – carpenters 1Ch 22:15 – all manner 1Ch 28:21 – willing Son 7:1 – the work 2Pe 3:15 – according
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
35:35 Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner {h} of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning 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 work, and of those that devise cunning work.
(h) Belonging to graving or carving, or such like.