In the context of the Bible, the concept of "designers" can be understood through the lens of craftsmanship, artistry, and the divine inspiration that guides the creation of objects, structures, and garments for sacred purposes. The Bible provides several instances where individuals are endowed with skills and wisdom to design and create according to God's instructions.

Bezalel and Oholiab

One of the most prominent examples of designers in the Bible is found in the account of Bezalel and Oholiab, who were appointed by God to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings. In Exodus 31:1-6 , the Lord speaks to Moses, saying:

> "See, I have appointed by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in all kinds of craftsmanship, to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft. Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to work with him. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you."

This passage highlights the divine origin of their skills, emphasizing that their ability to design and create was a gift from God, intended for the construction of the Tabernacle—a place where God would dwell among His people.

The Temple of Solomon

The construction of Solomon's Temple also involved skilled designers and craftsmen. In 1 Kings 7:13-14 , we read about Hiram, a craftsman from Tyre:

> "Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. He was a widow’s son from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram was filled with wisdom, understanding, and skill to do all kinds of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and performed all his work."

Hiram's expertise in bronze work was crucial for the intricate designs and furnishings of the Temple, demonstrating the importance of skilled designers in the service of God’s house.

Garments of the Priests

Designers also played a significant role in creating the garments for the priests, as described in Exodus 28. The garments were to be made "for glory and for beauty" (Exodus 28:2), and the designers were given specific instructions on how to craft them. The detailed work required for these garments underscores the importance of design in the worship and service of God.

Wisdom and Inspiration

The Bible often associates the ability to design with wisdom and inspiration from God. Proverbs 3:19 states, "The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding." This verse reflects the belief that God Himself is the ultimate designer, whose creation is marked by order, beauty, and purpose.

New Testament Perspective

In the New Testament, while the focus shifts more towards spiritual gifts and the building of the Church as a spiritual house, the concept of design can still be seen in the orderly and purposeful way God equips individuals for various roles within the body of Christ. Ephesians 2:10 states, "For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life."

In summary, the Bible presents designers as individuals endowed with divine wisdom and skill, tasked with creating objects and structures that serve God's purposes. Whether through the construction of sacred spaces or the crafting of holy garments, their work reflects the order and beauty inherent in God's creation.

And Whence, Finally, do You Know Whether all These Images which ...
... The moon is always in motion, and in its restoration every month puts on thirty
faces: [4631] with you, as leaders and designers, that is represented as a woman ...
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The Fourth vision "In Heaven"
... book of all was designed nearly 5,000 years ago" and that "Many of the constellations,
then, were mapped out to express the religious belief of their designers ...
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Designers (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Designers (4 Occurrences). Exodus ...designers. (BBE).
Proverbs 14:22 Will not the designers of evil come into error? ...
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Designer (12 Occurrences)
... workmen among them made the House with its ten curtains; of the best linen, blue
and purple and red, they made them, with winged ones worked by expert designers...
/d/designer.htm - 10k

Architecture
... References II. TEMPLE AND PALACE OF SOLOMON 1. Construction and Materials
2. Style 3. Facts 4. Phoenician Designers III. CONCLUSIONS ...
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Loyalty (18 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 14:22 Will not the designers of evil come into error? But mercy
and good faith are for the designers of good. (See RSV). ...
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Designing (22 Occurrences)

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Winged (69 Occurrences)
... workmen among them made the House with its ten curtains; of the best linen, blue
and purple and red, they made them, with winged ones worked by expert designers...
/w/winged.htm - 26k

Error (90 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Proverbs 14:22 Will not the designers of evil come into error? But
mercy and good faith are for the designers of good. (BBE). ...
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Expert (59 Occurrences)
... workmen among them made the House with its ten curtains; of the best linen, blue
and purple and red, they made them, with winged ones worked by expert designers...
/e/expert.htm - 25k

Embroidery (12 Occurrences)
... 36:8, 35; 39:3, 1 is rendered in the American Standard Revised Version "work of
the skillful workmen." The passage has been freely rendered "designers." In the ...
/e/embroidery.htm - 13k

Designs (118 Occurrences)
... work, of engraver, and designer, and embroiderer (in blue, and in purple, in scarlet,
and in linen), and weaver, who do any work, and of designers of designs. ...
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