Exodus 31:1
“Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,”
What does Exodus 31:1 mean?
Moses has just received the Ten Commandments and detailed instructions for building the tabernacle, the portable place of worship where God would meet His people. Now God is about to give him something equally important: information about the specific craftspeople He's chosen and equipped to do this sacred work. This simple opening line reminds us that God doesn't just give commands—He also provides the people, skills, and resources needed to carry them out. It's a reassuring moment in the narrative that shows God's care extends to every detail of how His purposes get accomplished.