See I have called Bezaleel, the grandson of Hur, probably that Hur who
had helped to hold up Moses's hand, Exodus 17:10, and was at this time
in commission with Aaron for the government of the people in the
absence of Moses. Aholiab of the tribe of Dan is appointed next to
Bezaleel, and partner with... [ Continue Reading ]
And I have filled him with the spirit of God; and Exodus 31:6. In the
hearts of all that are wise — hearted I have put wisdom. Skill in
common employments is the gift of God; It is he that puts even this
wisdom into the inward parts, Job 38:36. He teacheth the husbandman
discretion, Isaiah 28:26, an... [ Continue Reading ]
It is a sign between me and you — The institution of the sabbath was
a great instance of God's favour, and a sign that he had distinguished
them from all other people: and their religious observance of it, was
a great instance of their duty to him. God, by sanctifying this day
among them, let them k... [ Continue Reading ]
It is holy unto you — That is, it is designed for your benefit as
well as for God's honour; it shall be accounted holy by you.... [ Continue Reading ]
It is the sabbath of rest, holy to the Lord — It is separated from
common use, for the service of God; and by the observance of it we are
taught to rest from worldly pursuits, and devote ourselves, and all we
are, have, and can do, to God's glory.... [ Continue Reading ]
It was to be observed throughout their generations, in every age, for
a perpetual covenant — This was to be one of the most lasting tokens
of the covenant between God and Israel.... [ Continue Reading ]
On the seventh day he rested — And as the work of creation is worthy
to be thus commemorated, so the great Creator is worthy to be thus
imitated, by a holy rest the seventh day.... [ Continue Reading ]
These tables of stone, were not prepared by Moses, but probably by the
ministry of angels. They were written with the finger of God — That
is, by his will and power immediately, without the use of any
instrument. They were written in two tables, being designed to direct
us in our duty, towards God,... [ Continue Reading ]