Exodus 31:2

Afrikaans Bible (ABA) 2007 (Bybel vir almal)

“Ek het vir Besaleël gekies om die werk te doen. Hy is die seun van Uri, en Uri is die seun van Gur. Besaleël is van die Juda-stam.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God is speaking and He says He has chosen a man named Bezaleel from the tribe of Judah to do a special job. Bezaleel is chosen because God has given him special skills and abilities.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're in a classroom, and your teacher picks you to build a big Lego castle because you're really good at building things. That's what's happening here, but God is picking Bezaleel to do something really important for Him.

Historical Background

The book of Exodus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. It details the Israelites' journey from Egypt to Canaan. This particular verse is part of God's instructions to Moses about the construction of the tabernacle and the people He has chosen to help.

Living It Out Today

Just as God chose Bezaleel for his unique skills, we should recognize our own special talents and use them to serve others and do good. For instance, if you're good at art, use it to make something beautiful that brings joy to others.

Topics

• calling
• skills
• God's chosen
• craftsmanship
• service
• tabernacle

Related Verses

• Exodus 35:30
• Numbers 17:8
• 1 Kings 7:13
• Ephesians 4:11
• 1 Corinthians 12:4

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did God choose Bezaleel?

God chose Bezaleel because He saw that Bezaleel had special skills and abilities that would be useful in creating the tabernacle and its furnishings.

What were Bezaleel's special skills?

Bezaleel was skilled in working with wood, stone, metal, and fabric, which were all needed for the construction and decoration of the tabernacle.

Can anyone be chosen by God like Bezaleel?

Yes, God can choose anyone who has the necessary skills and is willing to use them for His purposes, just as He chose Bezaleel.

What can we learn from Bezaleel's selection?

We can learn that God values our unique talents and abilities and that He can use them for His purposes if we are willing to serve Him.