Exodus 28:3

And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron’s garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office.

Cross-reference

Exodus 31:3–6 Historical context

Exodus 31:3-6 describes God filling Bezalel with the Spirit of God for craftsmanship, exactly the same kind of divine filling for making priestly garments.

Exodus 35:30 repeats that Bezalel was filled with the Spirit of God for all craftsmanship, directly paralleling the spirit of wisdom given for the garments.

Exodus 35:35 extends the same filling to all skilled workers, showing God giving ability for every craft, including the embroidery needed for Aaron's garments.

Exodus 36:1 Parallel

Exodus 36:1 reiterates that Bezalel and Oholiab have skill and intelligence from the Lord to construct the sanctuary, matching the wisdom given for the garments.

Exodus 36:2 Parallel

Exodus 36:2 records Moses summoning every craftsman in whom the Lord had put skill, the same divine enabling as the spirit of wisdom in Exodus 28:3.

Exodus 29:1 Historical context

Exodus 29:1 immediately follows the garment instructions, detailing the consecration ceremony for which the garments were made.

Exodus 29:29 Historical context

Exodus 29:29 specifies that the garments made here are to be passed down to Aaron's descendants for their ordination.

Exodus 30:30 Historical context

Exodus 30:30 commands the anointing of Aaron and his sons, a key part of the consecration for which the garments here are made.

Exodus 31:6 Parallel

Exodus 31:6 repeats that God gave ability to skilled workers, directly echoing the wisdom mentioned here.

Exodus 35:25 shows women using their skills to spin yarn for the tabernacle, another aspect of the skilled work God gifted to His people.

Deuteronomy 34:9 says Joshua was filled with the spirit of wisdom, using the exact phrase from Exodus 28:3 for the craftsmen.

Isaiah 11:2 Allusion

Isaiah 11:2 describes the Spirit of wisdom resting on the Messiah, echoing the spirit of wisdom given to the craftsmen in Exodus 28:3.

1 Corinthians 12:7-11 describes spiritual gifts given by the Spirit for the common good, paralleling God giving wisdom to craftsmen for the tabernacle here.

Proverbs 2:6 Related theme

Proverbs 2:6 states the principle that the Lord gives wisdom, which is the source of the spirit of wisdom given to the craftsmen in Exodus 28:3.

James 1:17 Related theme

James 1:17 affirms that every good gift comes from God — the wisdom given to the craftsmen here is a specific example of that truth.