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<i>even of</i> gold, <i>of</i> blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the intricately woven band of the ephod, which <i>is</i> on it, shall be of the same workmanship, <i>made of</i> gold, blue, purple, and scarlet <i>thread,</i> and fine woven linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The skillfully woven band of its overlay, which is on it, shall be like its workmanship, of the same material: of gold, of violet and purple and scarlet <i>material</i> and fine twisted linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The skillfully woven band, which is on it, shall be like its workmanship, of the same material: of gold, of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twisted linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And the skillfully woven band, which is on it, shall be like its workmanship, of the same material: of gold, of blue and purple and scarlet <i>material</i> and fine twisted linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The skillfully woven band, which is on it, shall be like its workmanship, of the same material: of gold, of blue and purple and scarlet <i>material</i> and fine twisted linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the skillfully woven sash, which is on the ephod shall be made of the same material: of gold, of blue, purple, and scarlet fabric and fine twisted linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The artistically woven waistband that is on the ephod must be of one piece, according to the same workmanship of gold, of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and of finely spun linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The artistically woven waistband that is on the ephod must be of one piece, according to the same workmanship of gold, of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and of finely spun linen.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the skilfully woven band, which is upon it, wherewith to gird it on, shall be like the work thereof and of the same piece; of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the cunningly woven band, which is upon it, to gird it on withal, shall be like the work thereof and of the same piece; of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Make the belt that is attached to the ephod out of the same fabric.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />A finely woven belt made of the same materials is to be attached to the ephod so as to form one piece with it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The skillfully woven band that is on it is to be made like it, that is, of one piece with it, of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet material, and fine woven linen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The artistically woven waistband of the ephod that is on it is to be like it, of one piece with the ephod, of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twisted linen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The skillfully woven band, which is on it, that is on him, shall be like its work and of the same piece; of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it, shall be of the same, according to its work; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The skillfully woven band, which is on it, shall be like its work and of the same piece; of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the girdle of his ephod which [is] on him, according to its work, is of the same, of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the girdle of his ephod which is on him, according to its work, is of the same, of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the girdle of its ephod, which is upon it, shall be according to the making of it from it; gold, cerulean purple, red purple, double scarlet, and twisted byssus.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The very workmanship also and all the variety of the work shall be of gold, and violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine twisted linen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Likewise, the weaving and all the detail work shall be of gold, and hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine twisted linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The embroidered belt of the ephod shall extend out from it and, like it, be made of gold thread, of violet, purple, and scarlet yarn, and of fine linen twined.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The decorated band on it shall be of the same workmanship and materials, of gold, of blue, purple, and crimson yarns, and of fine twisted linen.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the embroidered girdle of the ephod which is upon it shall be of the same, according to the work thereof; of gold, of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The girdle of the ephod on him: the work of it shall be as of gold and blue fringes and purple and dye of scarlet and fine woven white linen.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the skilfully woven band, which is upon it, wherewith to gird it on, shall be like the work thereof and of the same piece: of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the woven work of the shoulder-pieces which is upon it, shall be of one piece according to the work, of pure gold and blue and purple, and spun scarlet and fine twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/28-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=7013" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/28.htm">The Ephod</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>It shall have two shoulder pieces attached at two of its corners, so it can be fastened. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2805.htm" title="2805: wə·ḥê·šeḇ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Ingenious work. From chashab; a belt or strap.">And the skillfully woven waistband</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/642.htm" title="642: ’ă·p̄ud·dā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- An ephod. Feminine of 'ephowd; a girding on; hence, generally, a plating.">the ephod</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">must be</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nū (Prep:: 3ms) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">of one piece,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm" title="4639: kə·ma·‘ă·śê·hū (Prep-k:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A deed, work. From asah; an action; generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product or property.">of the same workmanship—</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">with gold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8504.htm" title="8504: tə·ḵê·leṯ (N-fs) -- Probably for shcheleth; the cerulean mussel, i.e. The color obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith.">with blue,</a> <a href="/hebrew/713.htm" title="713: wə·’ar·gā·mān (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Purple, red-purple. Of foreign origin; purple.">purple,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8438.htm" title="8438: wə·ṯō·w·la·‘aṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Worm, scarlet stuff. ">and scarlet yarn,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8144.htm" title="8144: šā·nî (N-ms) -- Scarlet. Of uncertain derivation; crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7806.htm" title="7806: mā·šə·zār (V-Hofal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be twisted. A primitive root; to twist.">and with finely spun</a> <a href="/hebrew/8336.htm" title="8336: wə·šêš (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Byssus. Or shshiy; for shayish; bleached stuff, i.e. White linen or marble.">linen.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Leviticus 8:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/39-5.htm">Exodus 39:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1-4</a></span><br />Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Hebrews 8:1-5</a></span><br />The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, / and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man. / And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Hebrews 9:1-5</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11-12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19-22</a></span><br />Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, / and since we have a great priest over the house of God, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Revelation 1:13</a></span><br />and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-8.htm">Revelation 19:8</a></span><br />She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a></span><br />you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Numbers 18:7</a></span><br />But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-20.htm">Numbers 18:20</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-27.htm">1 Chronicles 15:27</a></span><br />Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is on it, shall be of the same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.</p><p class="hdg">curious or embroidered</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Exodus 28:27,28</a></b></br> And two <i>other</i> rings of gold thou shalt make, and shalt put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, toward the forepart thereof, over against the <i>other</i> coupling thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/29-5.htm">Exodus 29:5</a></b></br> 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:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/39-20.htm">Exodus 39:20,21</a></b></br> And they made two <i>other</i> golden rings, and put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, toward the forepart of it, over against the <i>other</i> coupling thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Band</a> <a href="/revelation/21-2.htm">Beautifully</a> <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Blue</a> <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Curious</a> <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">Gird</a> <a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/exodus/23-23.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Linen</a> <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Material</a> <a href="/luke/1-63.htm">Materials</a> <a href="/exodus/27-2.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Purple</a> <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Red</a> <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Scarlet</a> <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Skilfully</a> 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href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Purple</a> <a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Red</a> <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Scarlet</a> <a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Skilfully</a> <a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Skillfully</a> <a href="/exodus/28-16.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Twined</a> <a href="/exodus/28-11.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/exodus/29-5.htm">Waistband</a> <a href="/exodus/29-33.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/exodus/28-11.htm">Work</a> <a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Workmanship</a> <a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Woven</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 28</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Aaron and his sons are set apart for the priest's office</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-2.htm">Holy garments are appointed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">The ephod and girdle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">The breast-plate with twelve precious stones</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">The Urim and Thummim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">The robe of the ephod, with pomegranates and bells</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-36.htm">The plate of the mitre</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">The embroidered coat</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-40.htm">The garments for Aaron's sons</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new 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id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/28.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/28.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And the skillfully woven waistband of the ephod</b><br>The ephod was a sacred garment worn by the high priest, signifying his role as a mediator between God and the Israelites. The waistband, or belt, was an integral part of the ephod, symbolizing readiness and service. The skillful weaving indicates the importance of craftsmanship and dedication in creating items for worship, reflecting the divine order and beauty. This attention to detail underscores the holiness required in approaching God.<p><b>must be of one piece</b><br>The requirement for the waistband to be of one piece emphasizes unity and integrity. This can be seen as a reflection of the unity of God's people and the singular devotion required in worship. The seamless nature of the garment can also be seen as a type of Christ, whose tunic was without seam (<a href="/john/19-23.htm">John 19:23</a>), symbolizing His perfect and undivided nature.<p><b>of the same workmanship</b><br>The consistency in workmanship across the ephod and its waistband highlights the importance of uniformity in the service of God. This mirrors the call for believers to be consistent in their faith and actions. The high priest's garments were to be made with the same care and skill, reflecting the unchanging nature of God's standards.<p><b>with gold</b><br>Gold represents divinity, purity, and kingship. Its inclusion in the ephod's design signifies the divine nature of the priestly office and the glory of God. Gold's incorruptibility also points to the eternal nature of God's covenant with His people.<p><b>with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn</b><br>These colors hold significant meaning in biblical symbolism. Blue often represents heaven and divine revelation, purple signifies royalty and authority, and scarlet symbolizes sacrifice and atonement. Together, they reflect the multifaceted role of the high priest as a mediator, ruler, and intercessor. These colors also foreshadow Christ's roles as King, Priest, and Sacrifice.<p><b>and with finely spun linen</b><br>Linen, a symbol of purity and righteousness, was used extensively in the tabernacle and priestly garments. Its use here underscores the need for holiness and purity in those who serve God. Linen's durability and quality also reflect the enduring nature of God's covenant and the righteousness required of His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the priestly garments from God on Mount Sinai.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>The brother of Moses, appointed as the first high priest of Israel, for whom the ephod and its waistband were made.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ephod.htm">The Ephod</a></b><br>A sacred garment worn by the high priest, symbolizing his role as a mediator between God and the people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where the high priest performed his duties.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, for whom the priestly garments were made to facilitate worship and atonement.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_ephod.htm">Symbolism of the Ephod</a></b><br>The ephod and its waistband symbolize the unity and integrity required in the service of God. Just as the waistband was of one piece, our lives should be unified in purpose and devotion to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_beauty_in_worship.htm">The Role of Beauty in Worship</a></b><br>The detailed craftsmanship and use of precious materials in the ephod remind us that beauty and excellence in worship honor God. Our worship should reflect the glory and majesty of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/priestly_mediation.htm">Priestly Mediation</a></b><br>The high priest's garments, including the ephod, highlight the importance of mediation between God and humanity. Today, Jesus serves as our High Priest, and we are called to intercede for others in prayer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God's Instructions</a></b><br>The precise instructions for the ephod's construction emphasize the importance of obedience to God's commands. We are called to follow God's Word with diligence and care.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The use of various colors and materials in the ephod's waistband reflects the beauty of unity in diversity within the body of Christ. Each believer brings unique gifts and talents to the service of God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 28</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'ephod'_mean.htm">What does 'ephod' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_use_the_ephod_for_guidance.htm">How did David consult the ephod for instant divine guidance in 1 Samuel 23:9-12 when similar direct communication is uncommon elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_gideon's_actions_align_with_his_refusal.htm">Judges 8:22-23: How do Gideon's actions after insisting he would not rule Israel align with his refusal of kingship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_the_high_priest_in_the_bible.htm">Who was the high priest in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">The curious girdle.</span>--The word k<span class= "ital">hesheb, </span>which is thus translated, means properly "device," "ornamental work," and has not in itself the sense of "belt" or <span class= "ital">"</span>girdle." Still, there is no reason to doubt that the k<span class= "ital">hesheb </span>of the ephod was in fact a girdle, as Josephus calls it (<span class= "ital">Ant. Jud., </span>iii. 7, ?4), though named from the peculiar skill displayed in its patterning. Josephus says it was "a girdle dyed of many hues, with gold interwoven in it."<span class= "bld"><p>Shall be of the same.</span>--Not sewn on, but woven continuously with the front or back piece.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The curious girdle</span>. Josephus says of the ephod, <span class="greek">ζώνῃ περισφίγγεται βάμμασι</span> <span class="greek">διαπεποικιλμένῃ χρυσοῦ συνυφασμένου</span>, "it is fastened with a girdle dyed of many hues, with gold interwoven in it." Hence its name, khesheb, which means properly "device" or "cunning work." <span class="cmt_word">Of the ephod</span>. Rather "of its girding" - <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "wherewith it (the ephod) was to be girded." <span class="cmt_word">Shall be of the same</span>. Compare above, <a href="/exodus/25-19.htm">Exodus 25:19</a>. The girdle was to be "of one piece" with the ephod, woven on to it as part of it, not a separate piece attached by sewing. <span class="cmt_word">According to the work thereof.</span> Rather, "of like workmanship with it." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/28-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The skillfully woven waistband</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחֵ֤שֶׁב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥê·šeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2805.htm">Strong's 2805: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ingenious work</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ephod</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲפֻדָּתוֹ֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·p̄ud·dā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_642.htm">Strong's 642: </a> </span><span class="str2">A girding on, a plating</span><br /><br /><span class="word">must be</span><br /><span class="heb">יִהְיֶ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(yih·yeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of one piece,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּ֣נּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the same workmanship—</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּמַעֲשֵׂ֖הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ma·‘ă·śê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4639.htm">Strong's 4639: </a> </span><span class="str2">An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with gold,</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָ֗ב</span> <span class="translit">(zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with blue,</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּכֵ֧לֶת</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḵê·leṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8504.htm">Strong's 8504: </a> </span><span class="str2">The cerulean mussel, the color, obtained therefrom, stuff dyed therewith</span><br /><br /><span class="word">purple,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַרְגָּמָ֛ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ar·gā·mān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_713.htm">Strong's 713: </a> </span><span class="str2">Purple, red-purple</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and scarlet yarn,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתוֹלַ֥עַת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯō·w·la·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8438.htm">Strong's 8438: </a> </span><span class="str2">The crimson-grub, of the color, from it, cloths dyed therewith</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and with finely spun</span><br /><span class="heb">מָשְׁזָֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(mā·šə·zār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7806.htm">Strong's 7806: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be twisted</span><br /><br /><span class="word">linen.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֵׁ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8336.htm">Strong's 8336: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bleached stuff, white linen, marble</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/28-8.htm">Exodus 28:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/28-8.htm">Exodus 28:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/28-8.htm">Exodus 28:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/28-8.htm">Exodus 28:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/28-8.htm">Exodus 28:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/28-8.htm">Exodus 28:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/28-8.htm">Exodus 28:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/28-8.htm">Exodus 28:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/28-8.htm">Exodus 28:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/28-8.htm">Exodus 28:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">OT Law: Exodus 28:8 The skillfully woven band which (Exo. 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