Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5247 carpenters
Examples of carpenters at work
In the building of the ark
Genesis 6:14-16
In the construction of the tabernacle
Exodus 31:2-5 See also Exodus 35:30-33
In the building of David's palace
2 Samuel 5:11 pp 1 Chronicles 14:1
In the building of the temple
1 Kings 5:18 See also 1 Chronicles 22:15; 2 Chronicles 2:13-14
In the restoration of the temple
2 Kings 12:11 See also 2 Kings 22:6; 2 Chronicles 24:12; 2 C 11
In rebuilding the temple
Ezra 3:7
In boatbuilding
See also Ezekiel 27:5-6
Carpenters among the exiles in Babylon
2 Kings 24:16 Carpenters are literally “craftsmen in wood”. See also Jeremiah 24:1; Jeremiah 29:2
Joseph as a carpenter
Matthew 13:55
Jesus Christ as a carpenter
Mark 6:3
See also
4552 wood 5212 arts and crafts 5240 building 5272 craftsmen 5306 engraving 5433 occupations 5516 sculpture 5531 skill 5583 tools
