Exodus 28:34
New International Version
The gold bells and the pomegranates are to alternate around the hem of the robe.

New Living Translation
The gold bells and pomegranates are to alternate all around the hem.

English Standard Version
a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, around the hem of the robe.

Berean Standard Bible
alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe.

King James Bible
A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the hem of the robe round about.

New King James Version
a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the hem of the robe all around.

New American Standard Bible
a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, all around on the hem of the robe.

NASB 1995
a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, all around on the hem of the robe.

NASB 1977
a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, all around on the hem of the robe.

Legacy Standard Bible
a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, all around on the hem of the robe.

Amplified Bible
a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, all around the [bottom] hem of the robe.

Christian Standard Bible
so that gold bells and pomegranates alternate around the lower hem of the robe.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
so that gold bells and pomegranates alternate around the lower hem of the robe.

American Standard Version
a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the robe round about.

English Revised Version
a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the robe round about.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
a gold bell alternating with a pomegranate all around the hem of the robe.

International Standard Version
You are to have a gold bell and a pomegranate, then a gold bell and a pomegranate, on the hem of the robe all the way around it.

Majority Standard Bible
alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe.

NET Bible
The pattern is to be a gold bell and a pomegranate, a gold bell and a pomegranate, all around the hem of the robe.

New Heart English Bible
a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, around the hem of the robe.

Webster's Bible Translation
A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the hem of the robe around it.

World English Bible
a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, around the hem of the robe.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
a bell of gold and a pomegranate [and] a bell of gold and a pomegranate [are] on the hems of the upper robe all around.

Young's Literal Translation
a bell of gold and a pomegranate, a bell of gold and a pomegranate are on the hems of the upper robe round about.

Smith's Literal Translation
A gold bell and a pomegranate, a gold bell and a pomegranate, upon the train of the robe round about.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So that there shall be a golden bell and a pomegranate, and again another golden bell and a pomegranate.

Catholic Public Domain Version
So then, there shall be a little golden bell and a pomegranate, and again another golden bell and a pomegranate.

New American Bible
a gold bell, a pomegranate, a gold bell, a pomegranate, all around the hem of the robe.

New Revised Standard Version
a golden bell and a pomegranate alternating all around the lower hem of the robe.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, on the hem of the robe round about.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And a bell, a bell of gold and pomegranates on the hem of the apron, encircling.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the robe round about.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
A bell by the side of a golden pomegranate, and flower-work on the fringe of the robe round about.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Additional Priestly Garments
33Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them, 34alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe. 35Aaron must wear the robe whenever he ministers, and its sound will be heard when he enters or exits the sanctuary before the LORD, so that he will not die.…

Cross References
Leviticus 8:7-9
He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. / Moses also put the turban on Aaron’s head and set the gold plate, the holy diadem, on the front of the turban, as the LORD had commanded him.

Hebrews 9:4
containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.

Revelation 1:13
and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.

Exodus 39:25-26
They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates, / alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Numbers 10:2
“Make two trumpets of hammered silver to be used for calling the congregation and for having the camps set out.

1 Kings 7:50
the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

2 Chronicles 4:21
the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold;

Psalm 150:5
Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.

Isaiah 11:1
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.

Ezekiel 28:13
You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation.

Matthew 23:5
All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.

Mark 6:56
And wherever He went—villages and towns and countrysides—they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.

Luke 8:44
She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.

John 19:23-24
When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. / So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did.

Acts 19:12
so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them.


Treasury of Scripture

A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, on the hem of the robe round about.

Psalm 89:15
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.

Song of Solomon 2:3
As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.

Song of Solomon 4:3,13
Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech is comely: thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate within thy locks…

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Exodus 28
1. Aaron and his sons are set apart for the priest's office
2. Holy garments are appointed
6. The ephod and girdle
15. The breast-plate with twelve precious stones
30. The Urim and Thummim
31. The robe of the ephod, with pomegranates and bells
36. The plate of the mitre
39. The embroidered coat
40. The garments for Aaron's sons














The gold bells
The use of "gold" in the construction of the bells signifies purity, divinity, and the eternal nature of God. Gold, being a precious metal, was often used in the tabernacle and priestly garments to reflect the holiness and glory of God. The bells themselves served a practical purpose, as they would sound when the high priest entered the Holy of Holies, signifying his presence and the need for reverence. The Hebrew word for "bells" is "pa'amon," which is unique to this context, emphasizing the distinct role of the high priest in mediating between God and the people.

and pomegranates
The pomegranate is a symbol of fruitfulness, abundance, and life. In ancient Israel, the pomegranate was a common fruit, often associated with the Promised Land's prosperity. The Hebrew word "rimmon" for pomegranate is used here, and its inclusion in the priestly garments symbolizes the blessings and life that flow from a relationship with God. The alternating pattern of bells and pomegranates on the robe's hem represents a balance between the call to holiness (bells) and the promise of divine blessing (pomegranates).

are to alternate
The instruction for the bells and pomegranates to "alternate" suggests a deliberate and ordered design, reflecting God's nature as a God of order and precision. This alternating pattern can be seen as a metaphor for the balance between reverence and joy in worship. The Hebrew root "savav" implies a surrounding or encircling, indicating that this pattern was to be continuous and complete, much like the continuous presence of God with His people.

around the lower hem of the robe
The "lower hem" of the robe signifies the boundary or edge, marking the transition between the sacred garment and the ground. This placement highlights the humility required of the high priest, who, despite his elevated role, remains grounded and connected to the people he represents. The robe itself, part of the high priest's ephod, was a garment of beauty and dignity, symbolizing the priest's role as an intermediary between God and Israel. The Hebrew word "shul" for hem can also mean "skirt" or "border," emphasizing the encompassing nature of God's covenant with His people.

Verses 34, 35. - A golden bell and a pomegranate. Hebrew tradition gives a most uncertain sound with respect to the number of the bells. According to some, they were 12 only; according to others, 72; according to a third school, 3651 Equally conflicting are the explanations given of their symbolism -

(1) that they typified the proclamation and expounding of the law by the high-priest -

(2) that they were a musical offering of praise -

(3) that they marked kingly dignity, since Oriental kings sometimes wore bells - and . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
so that gold
זָהָב֙ (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

bells
פַּעֲמֹ֤ן (pa·‘ă·mōn)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6472: Bell (on high priest's robe)

and pomegranates
וְרִמּ֔וֹן (wə·rim·mō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7416: A pomegranate, the tree, the fruit

alternate around
סָבִֽיב׃ (sā·ḇîḇ)
Adverb
Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around

the lower hem
שׁוּלֵ֥י (šū·lê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7757: A skirt, a bottom edge

of the robe.
הַמְּעִ֖יל (ham·mə·‘îl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4598: A robe


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