Overview
The Bible addresses tailoring across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus. Closely related themes include Genius, Smith, Tabernacle and Mercy Seat. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Aaron, Bezaleel, Hur and Aholiab.
Key Bible verses about tailoring
Old Testament
Exodus
See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:
And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;
And the cloths of service, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office,
And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet, they made cloths of service, to do service in the holy place, and made the holy garments for Aaron; as the LORD commanded Moses.
People in the Bible and tailoring
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying tailoring for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 31:2, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Aaron, Bezaleel and Hur and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Genius, Smith, Tabernacle and Mercy Seat.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about tailoring?
The Bible addresses tailoring across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus. Closely related themes include Genius, Smith, Tabernacle and Mercy Seat. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Aaron, Bezaleel, Hur and Aholiab.
How many Bible verses are about tailoring?
The Bible references tailoring in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention tailoring?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 31:2: “See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:”
Which people in the Bible are associated with tailoring?
Aaron, Bezaleel, Hur, Aholiab and Moses.
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