Exodus 39:22 - Printer Friendly

ESV: He also made the robe of the ephod woven all of blue,

NIV: They made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth—the work of a weaver—

NASB: Then he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of violet;

CSB: They made the woven robe of the ephod entirely of blue yarn.

NLT: Bezalel made the robe that is worn with the ephod from a single piece of blue woven cloth,

KJV: And he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue.

NKJV: He made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue.

Exodus 39:22–26 is nearly identical to the information given in Exodus 28:31–35. The garment is a robe used by Israel's high priest. God provided the initial designs to Moses and assigned Bezalel (Exodus 35:30) to oversee the work.

Israel's craftsmen (Exodus 30:10, 30, 34) make the ceremonial clothes used in the tabernacle. These include an "ephod," a breastplate, a robe, and a turban with an engraved headpiece. The high priest will wear these. Other garments are for the rest of the priesthood. Instructions from Moses' encounter with the Lord (Exodus 28:6–43) are closely followed in this process. After inspection, Moses blesses those who have completed the work.

Israel is building the tabernacle (Exodus 25:8–9) according to the Lord's instructions (Exodus 35—38). Most records of their work closely match the phrasing of God's original statements to Moses (Exodus 25—31). This emphasizes that the Israelites are committed to careful obedience. This chapter completes the preparation phase. The next, final chapter describes the tabernacle's assembly and God's response (Exodus 40).

The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.

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