Exodus 31:2 web — "Behold, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

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""Behold, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:"

— Exodus 31:2, World English Bible

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KJV
“See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:”
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ASV
“See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: ”
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NET
““See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,”
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DRB
“Behold, I have called by name Beseleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Juda,”
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BBE
“I have made selection of Bezalel, the son of Uri, by name, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:”
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KJVA
“See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:”
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Exodus 31 — Context

Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

"Behold, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all kinds of workmanship,

to devise skillful works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,

and in cutting of stones for setting, and in carving of wood, to work in all kinds of workmanship.

Exodus 31:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 31:2 say?

Exodus 31:2 in the World English Bible reads: “"Behold, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:”

Where is Exodus 31:2 in the Bible?

Exodus 31:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 31, verse 2.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 31:2.

What translation should I read Exodus 31:2 in?

Exodus 31:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Exodus 31:2?

Exodus 31:2 reads (WEB): “"Behold, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Exodus 31:2 web — "Behold, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

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