Exodus 39:41
New International Version
and the woven garments worn for ministering in the sanctuary, both the sacred garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons when serving as priests.

New Living Translation
the beautifully stitched garments for the priests to wear while ministering in the Holy Place—the sacred garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments for his sons to wear as they minister as priests.

English Standard Version
the finely worked garments for ministering in the Holy Place, the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons for their service as priests.

Berean Standard Bible
and the woven garments for ministering in the sanctuary, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests.

King James Bible
The cloths of service to do service in the holy place, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and his sons' garments, to minister in the priest's office.

New King James Version
and the garments of ministry, to minister in the holy place: the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and his sons’ garments, to minister as priests.

New American Standard Bible
the woven garments for ministering in the Holy Place, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments of his sons, to serve as priests.

NASB 1995
the woven garments for ministering in the holy place and the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments of his sons, to minister as priests.

NASB 1977
the woven garments for ministering in the holy place and the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments of his sons, to minister as priests.

Legacy Standard Bible
the woven garments for ministering in the holy place and the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments of his sons, to minister as priests.

Amplified Bible
the [finely] woven garments for serving and ministering in the Holy Place, the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons to minister as priests.

Christian Standard Bible
and the specially woven garments for ministering in the sanctuary, the holy garments for the priest Aaron and the garments for his sons to serve as priests.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and the specially woven garments for ministering in the sanctuary, the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests.

American Standard Version
the finely wrought garments for ministering in the holy place, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office.

Contemporary English Version
and the finely woven priestly clothes for Aaron and his sons.

English Revised Version
the finely wrought garments for ministering in the holy place, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the special clothes worn when serving as priests in the holy place-both the holy clothes for the priest Aaron and the clothes for his sons when serving as priests.

Good News Translation
and the magnificent garments the priests were to wear in the Holy Place--the sacred clothes for Aaron the priest and for his sons.

International Standard Version
the woven garments for Aaron the priest for ministering in the Holy Place, and the garments for his sons for serving as priests.

Majority Standard Bible
and the woven garments for ministering in the sanctuary, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests.

NET Bible
the woven garments for serving in the sanctuary, the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments for his sons to minister as priests.

New Heart English Bible
the finely worked garments for ministering in the holy place, the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office.

Webster's Bible Translation
The clothes of service to do service in the holy place, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and his sons' garments, to minister in the priest's office.

World English Bible
the finely worked garments for ministering in the holy place, the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest’s office.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the colored clothes to minister in the holy place, the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to act as priest in.

Young's Literal Translation
the coloured clothes to minister in the sanctuary, the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to act as priest in.

Smith's Literal Translation
The garments of stuff to serve in the holy place, and the garments of the holy place for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons to be priests.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The vestments also, which the priests, to wit, Aaron and his sons, used in the sanctuary,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, the vestments, which the priests, namely, Aaron and his sons, make use of use in the Sanctuary,

New American Bible
the service cloths for use in the sanctuary, the sacred vestments for Aaron the priest, and the vestments to be worn by his sons in their ministry.

New Revised Standard Version
the finely worked vestments for ministering in the holy place, the sacred vestments for the priest Aaron, and the vestments of his sons to serve as priests.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The vestments of the service to minister in the holy place, and the holy vestments for Aaron the priest, and vestments for his sons, to minister in the priest's office.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the garments of the ministry to serve in Holiness, and the holy garments for Ahron the Priest, and the garments for his children for the priesthood.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the plaited garments for ministering in the holy place; the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the garments of the sanctuary which belong to Aaron, and the garments of his sons, for the priestly ministry;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Moses Approves the Work
40the curtains of the courtyard with its posts and bases; the curtain for the gate of the courtyard, its ropes and tent pegs, and all the equipment for the service of the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting; 41 and the woven garments for ministering in the sanctuary, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests. 42The Israelites had done all the work just as the LORD had commanded Moses.…

Cross References
Exodus 28:2-4
Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. / You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest. / These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests.

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.

Numbers 4:5-15
Whenever the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons are to go in, take down the veil of the curtain, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it. / They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles. / Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it. ...

1 Kings 8:10-11
And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 5:13-14
The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God.

Hebrews 9:1-5
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...

Hebrews 9:11-12
But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.

Hebrews 9:23-24
So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.

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.

Revelation 19:8
She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.

Exodus 31:10
as well as the woven garments, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests,

Exodus 35:19
and the woven garments for ministering in the holy place—both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests.”

Leviticus 16:4
He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them.

1 Samuel 2:18
Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod.

2 Chronicles 26:18
They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.”


Treasury of Scripture

The cloths of service to do service in the holy place, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and his sons' garments, to minister in the priest's office.

cloths

Exodus 39:1
And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet, they made cloths of service, to do service in the holy place, and made the holy garments for Aaron; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Exodus 31:10
And the cloths of service, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office,

the holy

Exodus 28:2
And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty.

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Exodus 39
1. The cloths of service and holy garments.
2. The ephod
8. The breast-plate
22. The robe of the ephod
27. The coats, mitre, and girdle of fine linen
30. The plate of the holy crown
32. All is finished, reviewed, and approved by Moses














and the woven garments
The phrase "and the woven garments" refers to the intricately crafted clothing made for the priests. In Hebrew, the word for "woven" is "רָקָם" (raqam), which implies skillful embroidery or needlework. This highlights the care and precision involved in creating these garments, symbolizing the dedication and reverence required in serving God. The garments were not merely functional but were also works of art, reflecting the beauty and order of God's creation.

for ministering in the sanctuary
The term "for ministering in the sanctuary" indicates the purpose of these garments. The Hebrew word for "ministering" is "שָׁרַת" (sharat), meaning to serve or attend. This service was not just a duty but a sacred privilege, performed in the "sanctuary," the holy place where God's presence dwelled among His people. The sanctuary was a physical representation of God's holiness and the place where heaven met earth, emphasizing the sacredness of the priests' roles.

both the holy garments for Aaron the priest
"Both the holy garments for Aaron the priest" specifies that these garments were set apart for Aaron, the high priest. The word "holy" in Hebrew is "קֹדֶשׁ" (qodesh), meaning set apart or consecrated. Aaron's garments were distinct, signifying his unique role as the mediator between God and Israel. The high priest's attire, including the ephod, breastplate, and turban, was rich in symbolism, representing the weight of his responsibilities and the honor of his position.

and the garments for his sons
The phrase "and the garments for his sons" extends the sacred duty to Aaron's descendants, who were also priests. This continuity underscores the hereditary nature of the priesthood in Israel, as established by God. Each son had specific garments, signifying their roles and responsibilities in the priestly service. This familial aspect of the priesthood highlights the importance of legacy and the transmission of faith and duty from one generation to the next.

to serve as priests
Finally, "to serve as priests" encapsulates the ultimate purpose of these garments. The Hebrew word for "serve" is "כָּהַן" (kahan), which means to officiate as a priest. This service was a divine calling, requiring purity, dedication, and obedience. The priests acted as intermediaries between God and the people, offering sacrifices and prayers on their behalf. Their service was a foreshadowing of the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, who would offer Himself as the perfect sacrifice for humanity's sins.

(41) The cloths of service . . . and the holy garments.--There is no "and" in the original. Translate, the cloths of service to do service in the holy place--the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and his sons' garments. The second and third clauses are exegetical of the first. (See Note on Exodus 31:10.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and the woven
הַשְּׂרָ֖ד (haś·śə·rāḏ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8278: Perhaps plaited or braided work

garments
בִּגְדֵ֥י (biḡ·ḏê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

for ministering
לְשָׁרֵ֣ת (lə·šā·rêṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8334: To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to

in the sanctuary,
בַּקֹּ֑דֶשׁ (baq·qō·ḏeš)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

both the sacred
הַקֹּ֙דֶשׁ֙ (haq·qō·ḏeš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

garments
בִּגְדֵ֤י (biḡ·ḏê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

for Aaron
לְאַהֲרֹ֣ן (lə·’a·hă·rōn)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

the priest
הַכֹּהֵ֔ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

and the garments
בִּגְדֵ֥י (biḡ·ḏê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

for his sons
בָנָ֖יו (ḇā·nāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

to serve as priests.
לְכַהֵֽן׃ (lə·ḵa·hên)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3547: To officiate as a, priest, to put on regalia


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