Exodus 39:5
New International Version
Its skillfully woven waistband was like it—of one piece with the ephod and made with gold, and with blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and with finely twisted linen, as the LORD commanded Moses.

New Living Translation
The decorative sash was made of the same materials: finely woven linen embroidered with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

English Standard Version
And the skillfully woven band on it was of one piece with it and made like it, of gold, blue and purple and scarlet yarns, and fine twined linen, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Berean Standard Bible
And the skillfully woven waistband of the ephod was of one piece with the ephod, of the same workmanship—with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

King James Bible
And the curious girdle of his ephod, that was upon it, was of the same, according to the work thereof; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen; as the LORD commanded Moses.

New King James Version
And the intricately woven band of his ephod that was on it was of the same workmanship, woven of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and of fine woven linen, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New American Standard Bible
And the skillfully woven band of its overlay which was on it was like its workmanship, of the same material: of gold and of violet, purple, and scarlet material, and fine twisted linen, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NASB 1995
The skillfully woven band which was on it was like its workmanship, of the same material: of gold and of blue and purple and scarlet material, and fine twisted linen, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NASB 1977
And the skillfully woven band which was on it was like its workmanship, of the same material: of gold and of blue and purple and scarlet material, and fine twisted linen, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Legacy Standard Bible
The skillfully woven band which was on it was like its workmanship, of the same material: of gold, and of blue and purple and scarlet material, and fine twisted linen, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses.

Amplified Bible
The skillfully woven sash with which to bind it, which was on the ephod [to hold it in place], was like its workmanship, of the same material: of gold and of blue, purple, and scarlet fabric, and fine twisted linen, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Christian Standard Bible
The artistically woven waistband that was on the ephod was of one piece with the ephod, according to the same workmanship of gold, of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and of finely spun linen, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The artistically woven waistband that was on the ephod was of one piece with the ephod, according to the same workmanship of gold, of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and of finely spun linen, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

American Standard Version
And the skilfully woven band, that was upon it, wherewith to gird it on, was of the same piece and like the work thereof; of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

English Revised Version
And the cunningly woven band, that was upon it, to gird it on withal, was of the same piece and like the work thereof; of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen; as the LORD commanded Moses.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They made the belt that is attached to the ephod out of the same fabric. They followed the LORD's instructions to Moses.

Good News Translation
The finely woven belt, made of the same materials, was attached to the ephod so as to form one piece with it, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

International Standard Version
The skillfully woven band that was on it was made like it, of one piece with it: of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet material and fine woven linen, just as the LORD commanded Moses.

Majority Standard Bible
And the skillfully woven waistband of the ephod was of one piece with the ephod, of the same workmanship?with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NET Bible
The artistically woven waistband of the ephod that was on it was like it, of one piece with it, of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine twisted linen, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New Heart English Bible
The skillfully woven band that was on it, with which to fasten it on, was of the same piece, like its work; of gold, of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the curious girdle of his ephod, that was upon it, was of the same, according to the work thereof; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen; as the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible
The skillfully woven band that was on it, with which to fasten it on, was of the same piece, like its work: of gold, of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, as Yahweh commanded Moses.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the girdle of his ephod which [is] on it is of the same, according to its work, of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen, as YHWH has commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation
And the girdle of his ephod which is on it is of the same, according to its work, of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the girdle of his ephod which is upon it, this from out of it according to its work; gold, cerulean purple, and red purple, and double scarlet, and twisted byssus, as Jehovah commanded Moses.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And a girdle of the same colours, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and a wide belt from the same colors, just as the Lord had instructed Moses.

New American Bible
The embroidered belt on the ephod extended out from it, and like it, was made of gold thread, of violet, purple, and scarlet yarn, and of fine linen twined, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New Revised Standard Version
The decorated band on it was of the same materials and workmanship, of gold, of blue, purple, and crimson yarns, and of fine twisted linen; as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the embroidered girdle of the ephod that was upon it was of the same material, according to the work thereof; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet material, and fine twined linen; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the girdle of the ephod was like the work of gold and blue and purple and fine linen of scarlet and fine woven linen as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the skilfully woven band, that was upon it, wherewith to gird it on, was of the same piece and like the work thereof: of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
They made it of the same material according to the making of it, of gold, and blue, and purple, and spun scarlet, and fine linen twined, as the Lord commanded Moses;

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Ephod
4They made shoulder pieces for the ephod, which were attached at two of its corners, so it could be fastened. 5And the skillfully woven waistband of the ephod was of one piece with the ephod, of the same workmanship— with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. 6They mounted the onyx stones in gold filigree settings, engraved like a seal with the names of the sons of Israel.…

Cross References
Exodus 28:8
And the skillfully woven waistband of the ephod must be of one piece, of the same workmanship—with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen.

Leviticus 8:7
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.

Numbers 4:6
They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles.

Exodus 28:4
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.

Exodus 28:39-40
You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash. / Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor.

Exodus 28:15-30
You are also to make a breastpiece of judgment with the same workmanship as the ephod. Construct it with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen. / It must be square when folded over double, a span long and a span wide. / And mount on it a setting of gemstones, four rows of stones: In the first row there shall be a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; ...

Exodus 28:31-35
You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, / with an opening at its top in the center. Around the opening shall be a woven collar with an opening like that of a garment, so that it will not tear. / Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them, ...

Exodus 28:36-38
You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD. / Fasten to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban; it shall be on the front of the turban. / And it will be worn on Aaron’s forehead, so that he may bear the iniquity of the holy things that the sons of Israel consecrate with regard to all their holy gifts. It shall always be on his forehead, so that they may be acceptable before the LORD.

Exodus 28:42-43
Make linen undergarments to cover their bare flesh, extending from waist to thigh. / Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they will not incur guilt and die. This is to be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants.

Exodus 29:5
Take the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastplate. Fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband.

Exodus 29:9
Wrap the sashes around Aaron and his sons and tie headbands on them. The priesthood shall be theirs by a permanent statute. In this way you are to ordain Aaron and his sons.

Exodus 29:29
The holy garments that belong to Aaron will belong to his sons after him, so they can be anointed and ordained in them.

Exodus 39:1-2
From the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn they made specially woven garments for ministry in the sanctuary, as well as the holy garments for Aaron, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. / Bezalel made the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.

Exodus 39:22-26
They made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, the work of a weaver, / with an opening in the center of the robe like that of a garment, with a collar around the opening so that it would not tear. / They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe. ...

Exodus 39:27-29
For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver, / as well as the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands and undergarments of finely spun linen, / and the sash of finely spun linen, embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.


Treasury of Scripture

And the curious girdle of his ephod, that was on it, was of the same, according to the work thereof; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen; as the LORD commanded Moses.

curious

Exodus 28:8
And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it, shall be of the same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.

Exodus 29:5
And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the coat, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the curious girdle of the ephod:

Leviticus 8:7
And he put upon him the coat, and girded him with the girdle, and clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod upon him, and he girded him with the curious girdle of the ephod, and bound it unto him therewith.

as the Lord

Matthew 28:20
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

1 Corinthians 11:23
For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:

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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














The skillfully woven waistband
This phrase refers to the intricate craftsmanship involved in creating the priestly garments. The Hebrew word for "skillfully woven" is "ḥāšab," which implies thoughtful, artistic design. This waistband was not merely functional but also a symbol of the care and precision that God required in His service. The waistband's craftsmanship reflects the broader biblical theme that God values beauty and excellence in worship, as seen throughout the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.

of the ephod
The ephod was a sacred garment worn by the high priest, signifying his role as a mediator between God and the people. The Hebrew term "ēp̄ôḏ" indicates a garment of significant religious importance. Historically, the ephod was a central part of the high priest's attire, symbolizing his unique position and responsibilities. The ephod's design, including the waistband, was divinely instructed, emphasizing the importance of following God's specific commands in worship and service.

was of the same workmanship
This phrase underscores the consistency and unity in the design of the priestly garments. The Hebrew word "ma‘ăśê" for "workmanship" suggests a deliberate and skilled creation process. The consistency in workmanship across the ephod and its waistband highlights the importance of harmony and coherence in serving God. It serves as a reminder that every aspect of our service to God should be done with the same level of dedication and excellence.

with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen
These materials were not only valuable but also symbolically significant. Gold represents divinity and purity, while blue often symbolizes heaven or the divine presence. Purple, a color associated with royalty, signifies the kingly nature of God, and scarlet represents sacrifice and redemption. The finely spun linen, known for its quality and purity, symbolizes righteousness. Together, these materials reflect the multifaceted nature of God's character and the high standards He sets for those who serve Him.

just as the LORD had commanded Moses
This phrase emphasizes obedience to divine instruction. The Hebrew word "ṣāwâ" for "commanded" indicates a direct and authoritative order. Moses' adherence to God's commands in the construction of the priestly garments serves as a model of faithful obedience. It reminds believers of the importance of following God's instructions precisely, trusting that His commands are for our good and His glory. This obedience is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, highlighting the relationship between God's sovereignty and human responsibility.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the skillfully woven waistband
וְחֵ֨שֶׁב (wə·ḥê·šeḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2805: Ingenious work

of
עָלָ֗יו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the ephod
אֲפֻדָּת֜וֹ (’ă·p̄ud·dā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 642: A girding on, a plating

was of one piece with the ephod,
מִמֶּ֣נּוּ (mim·men·nū)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

with the same
הוּא֮ (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

workmanship
כְּמַעֲשֵׂהוּ֒ (kə·ma·‘ă·śê·hū)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property

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

with blue,
תְּכֵ֧לֶת (tə·ḵê·leṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8504: The cerulean mussel, the color, obtained therefrom, stuff dyed therewith

purple,
וְאַרְגָּמָ֛ן (wə·’ar·gā·mān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 713: Purple, red-purple

and scarlet yarn,
וְתוֹלַ֥עַת (wə·ṯō·w·la·‘aṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8438: The crimson-grub, of the color, from it, cloths dyed therewith

and finely spun
מָשְׁזָ֑ר (mā·šə·zār)
Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7806: To be twisted

linen,
וְשֵׁ֣שׁ (wə·šêš)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8336: Bleached stuff, white linen, marble

just as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

had commanded
צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

Moses.
מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver


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