Exodus 39:25 - Printer Friendly

ESV: They also made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates all around the hem of the robe, between the pomegranates —

NIV: And they made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates.

NASB: They also made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates all around on the hem of the robe,

CSB: They made bells of pure gold and attached the bells between the pomegranates, all around the hem of the robe between the pomegranates,

NLT: They also made bells of pure gold and placed them between the pomegranates along the hem of the robe,

KJV: And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, round about between the pomegranates;

NKJV: And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates on the hem of the robe all around between the pomegranates:

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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