33 And in the cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of wood, to make any manner of cunning work.
33 to cut and set stones, to work in wood and to engage in all kinds of artistic crafts.
33 in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, for work in every skilled craft.
33 to carve stones and set them; to carve wood, working in every kind of skilled craft.
33 in cutting jewels for setting, in carving wood, and to work in all manner of artistic workmanship.
33 He is skilled in engraving and mounting gemstones and in carving wood. He is a master at every craft.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 35:33
Commentary on Exodus 35:30-35
(Read Exodus 35:30-35)
Here is the Divine appointment of the master-workmen, that there might be no strife for the office, and that all who were employed in the work might take direction from, and give account to them. Those whom God called by name to his service, he filled with the Spirit of God. Skill, even in worldly employments, is God's gift, and comes from above. But many are ready enough in cutting out work for other people, and can tell what this man or that man should do; but the burdens they bind on others, they themselves will not touch with one of their fingers. Such will fall under the character of slothful servants. These men were not only to devise and to work themselves, but they were to teach others. Those that rule should teach; and those to whom God has given knowledge, should be willing to make it known for the benefit of others.