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Exodus 28

Exodus 28:33

Additional Priestly Garments · Exodus 28:31–43
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Translations

Modern
Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them,
Traditional
And beneath upon the hem of it thou shalt make pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, round about the hem thereof; and bells of gold between them round about:
Literal
And you shall make upon its hem pomegranates of blue and purple and scarlet on its hem all around, and bells of gold in the midst of them all around,
Latin
Deorsum vero, ad pedes ejusdem tunicæ, per circuitum, quasi mala punica facies, ex hyacintho, et purpura, et cocco bis tincto, mistis in medio tintinnabulis,

Original

Hebrew
English
Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them,

Notes

Exodus 28:31–35

the robe of the ephod: The bells signaled that the priest was still moving and had not been struck dead by God's presence (see Leviticus 10:1–2). Jewish tradition says that the priest had a cord tied to his ankle. If he died in the Holy Place, others could drag his body out (Exodus 28:35).

Exodus 28:1–43

These holy garments for Aaron were to distinguish him as a priest set apart (Hebrew qadash, “consecrated”) for the Lord's service (28:2, 3). The beauty of these garments matched the beauty of the Tent of Meeting, which was God's portable earthly palace (or tabernacle).

One day, Jesus Christ, the true High Priest, would enter the Most Holy Place once for all. Then the difference between priests and people would disappear (Hebrews 10:11–22). Until then, human mediators represented how Christ would fulfill the types of wonderful things God accomplishes for his people.

Events

Parallels

Exodus 39:22–31

Glossary

Aaron Beauty Bell Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Food and Food Preparation History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Musical Instruments Oak Pomegranate Tabernacle Temple

Topics

Bell: Attached to the Hem of the Priest's Robe Colors: These Colors Figured Largely in the Symbolisms of the Tabernacle Furnishing Ephod: A Sacred Vestment Worn by the High Priest: Described Pomegranate: Figures of the Fruits of, Were Embroidered on the Ephod Priest: (The Function he Served Was Superior to That of Other Priests): Vestments of Priest: The Time of Moses: Vestments of The High Priest: Special Garments of Robe of the Ephod