Matthew Poole and continuators on Exodus 28:3

3 And thou shalt speak unto all that are wisehearted , whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they make Aarons garments to consecrate him , that he may minister unto me in the priests office.

(i. e.) Skilful artists. The Hebrews make the heart, not the brain, the seat of wisdome. See Iob 9. 4.

Either 1. by my ordinary providence and assistance, giving them both ability and opportunity to learn the arts: or rather 2. by extraordinary inspiration, which was necessary for the Israelites, whose base and laborious drudgery took off their minds and hands from all ingenious studies and arts.

(i. e.) To be an outward sign of my calling and consecration of him to my holy service. A metonymical expression.

Marginal references: chap. 36. 1.; chap. 31. 2. and 35. 30.