Exodus 39:17-27

17 They fastened the two gold ropes to the rings at the [top] corners of the breastplate.

18 They fastened the other ends of the ropes to the two settings on the shoulder straps of the ephod [so that the breastplate hung] in front of it.

19 They made two gold rings and fastened them to the other two corners of the breastplate on the inside edge next to the ephod.

20 They made two [more] gold rings and fastened them to the bottom of the shoulder straps on the front of the ephod. This was close to the seam just above the belt of the ephod.

21 Then they fastened the breastplate by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a violet cord. So the breastplate was attached just above the belt of the ephod and was held in place. They followed the LORD's instructions to Moses.

22 They made the robe that is worn with the ephod, woven entirely of violet yarn.

23 The opening in the center of the robe had a finished edge (like a leather collar ) all around it to keep it from tearing.

24 On the hem of the robe they made pomegranates of violet, purple, and bright red yarn, and fine yarn.

25 They made bells out of pure gold and fastened them in between the pomegranates all around the hem of the robe.

26 A gold bell alternated with a pomegranate all around the hem of the robe that is worn by Aaron when he serves as priest. They followed the LORD's instructions to Moses.

27 They wove inner robes out of fine linen for Aaron and his sons.

Exodus 39:17-27 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 39

In this chapter is continued the account of making the several things belonging to the sanctuary, particularly the clothes for the service of the tabernacle, and the garments of the priests, as the ephod and its curious girdle, Ex 39:1-7 the breastplate and the putting of the stones in it, and the fastening of it to the ephod, Ex 39:8-21 the robe of the ephod, with the bells and pomegranates to it, Ex 39:21-26 and the coats, mitre, bonnets, breeches, and girdle of fine linen, for Aaron and his sons, Ex 39:27-29 and the golden plate, Ex 39:30,31 and all being finished, the tabernacle and everything belonging to it were brought to Moses, and viewed by him; who seeing that all was done exactly according to the commandment of the Lord, blessed the people, and particularly the artificers, Ex 39:38-43.