Bezaleelian

/ˌbɛzəˈliːliən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of Bezaleel, the biblical craftsman known for his exceptional skill in making the Tabernacle and its furnishings.

Etymology

From Bezaleel, a Hebrew name meaning 'in the shadow of God,' who appears in the Book of Exodus as a master artisan divinely appointed to oversee the construction of sacred objects.

Kelly Says

Bezaleel is one of history's first recorded apprenticeship stories—God literally trained him with special wisdom to teach others, making him perhaps the world's first documented master craftsman and teacher!

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