Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge Build the World and the Tabernacle

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Vayakhel 6:1

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

Another interpretation (of Exodus 35:30): "See, the LORD has called [by name Bezalel... in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge]." See the wisdom, [understanding, and knowledge] that I have placed in his heart. By these three things were heaven and earth created, as it is said, "The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; He established the heavens by understanding; [by His knowledge the depths were split open]" (Proverbs 3:19-20). And by these three things was the Tabernacle made, as it is said, "And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge" (Exodus 31:3). And by these three things was the Temple made, as it is said, "the son of a widowed woman... and he was filled with wisdom and understanding and knowledge" (I Kings 7:14). And also for the world to come the Temple will be built by these three things, [as it is said, "By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge the chambers are filled with all precious and pleasant riches" (Proverbs 24:3-4)]. Thus, "And I have filled him..."

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