Exodus 39:27 - Printer Friendly

ESV: They also made the coats, woven of fine linen, for Aaron and his sons,

NIV: For Aaron and his sons, they made tunics of fine linen—the work of a weaver—

NASB: They also made the tunics of finely woven linen for Aaron and his sons,

CSB: They made the tunics of fine woven linen for Aaron and his sons.

NLT: They made tunics for Aaron and his sons from fine linen cloth.

KJV: And they made coats of fine linen of woven work for Aaron, and for his sons,

NKJV: They made tunics, artistically woven of fine linen, for Aaron and his sons,

Exodus 39:27–31 continues to record Israel's close obedience to God's designs for the tabernacle. This section indicates that the garments described in Exodus 28:36–43 were made precisely as commanded. Among these is a turban and headpiece engraved with the words "Holy to the Lord."

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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