And he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills. The Spirit-filling of Bezalel is announced to the community using identical language to Exodus 31:3. The repetition ensures Israel understands the source of Bezalel's ability: not natural talent alone, but Spirit-given wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and skill. The community that gives materials is being told that God has matched their giving with His own giving. They give gold and fabric; God gives the craftsman who can transform gold and fabric into a dwelling place for His glory.

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