What does the Bible say about arts of the?
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The Bible says that artistic skill and craftsmanship are gifts to be used wisely under God’s providence, especially in serving human needs and honoring Him. Exodus 30:25 and 30:35 describe skilled preparation of holy anointing oil and incense, showing that careful artistry could be devoted to worship. Genesis 4:22 records early metalworking, while Genesis 11:3 portrays people applying technical skill to bricks and building, yet for proud rebellion rather than God’s glory. The demands of Pharaoh in Exodus 5:7-18 show that labor and skill may also be cruelly exploited. First Samuel 8:12-13 warns that earthly kings can conscript craftsmen and workers for their own purposes. Thus, the value of art lies not merely in ability, but in faithful, humble use before the Lord.
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- Apothecary or perfumer Exodus 30:25; Exodus 30:35
- Armourer 1 Samuel 8:12
- Baker Genesis 40:1; 1 Samuel 8:13
- Brick-maker Genesis 11:3; Exodus 5:7; Exodus 5:8; Exodus 5:18
- Brazier Genesis 4:22; 2 Timothy 4:14
- Blacksmith Genesis 4:22; 1 Samuel 13:19
- Carver Exodus 31:5; 1 Kings 6:18
- Carpenter 2 Samuel 5:11; Mark 6:3
- Calker Ezekiel 27:9; Ezekiel 27:27
- Confectioner 1 Samuel 8:13
- Dyer Exodus 25:5
- Embroiderer Exodus 35:35; Exodus 38:23
- Embalmer Genesis 50:2; Genesis 50:3; Genesis 50:26
- Engraver Exodus 28:11; Isaiah 49:16; 2 Corinthians 3:7
- Founder Judges 17:4; Jeremiah 10:9
- Fuller 2 Kings 18:17; Mark 9:3
- Gardener Jeremiah 29:5; John 20:15
- Goldsmith Isaiah 40:19
- Husbandman Genesis 4:2; Genesis 9:20
- Mariner, &c Ezekiel 27:8; Ezekiel 27:9
- Mason 2 Samuel 5:11; 2 Chronicles 24:12
- Musician 1 Samuel 18:6; 1 Chronicles 15:16
- Potter Isaiah 64:8; Jeremiah 18:3; Lamentations 4:2; Zechariah 11:13
- Refiner of metals 1 Chronicles 28:18; Malachi 3:2; Malachi 3:3
- Rope maker Judges 16:11
- Silversmith Acts 19:24
- Stone cutter Exodus 20:25; 1 Chronicles 22:15
- Ship builder 1 Kings 9:26
- Smelter of metals Job 28:2
- Spinner Exodus 35:25; Proverbs 31:19
- Tailor Exodus 28:3
- Tanner Acts 9:43; Acts 10:6
- Tent-maker Genesis 4:20; Acts 18:3
- Weaver Exodus 35:35; John 19:23
- Wine-maker Nehemiah 13:15; Isaiah 63:3
- Writer Judges 5:14
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