and the finely worked garments, the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments of his sons, for their service as priests,
The Israelites were trained in brick and clay, not in the fine arts; they had no goldsmiths or jewelers among them. Yet God knew exactly who was sufficient for this work and chose Bezaleel Himself, avoiding all envy and contest over preferment. He supplies what men cannot.
AI summary
Commenting on Exodus 31:1-11
The clothes of service were either the priestly vestments worn only during ministry, or the wrappings of blue, purple, and scarlet used to cover the ark and other holy vessels when the camp moved. Both readings fit the meaning of Scripture here.
AI summary
Clothes of service - Vestments for the ordinary work of their ministry; the holy garments - those which were peculiar to the high priest.