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href="/bsb/exodus/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> They made two additional gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on its front, near the seam just above its woven waistband. <a href="/kjv/exodus/39.htm">King James Bible</a> And they made two other golden rings, and put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, toward the forepart of it, over against the other coupling thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod. <a href="/nkjv/exodus/39.htm">New King James Version</a> They made two other gold rings and put them on the two shoulder straps, underneath the ephod toward its front, right at the seam above the intricately woven band of the ephod. <a href="/nasb_/exodus/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Furthermore, they made two gold rings and placed them on the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on the front of it, close to the place where it joined, above the woven band of the ephod. <a href="/nasb/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1995</a> Furthermore, they made two gold rings and placed them on the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on the front of it, close to the place where it joined, above the woven band of the ephod. <a href="/nasb77/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Furthermore, they made two gold rings and placed them on the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on the front of it, close to the place where it joined, above the woven band of the ephod. <a href="/lsb/exodus/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Furthermore, they made two gold rings and placed them on the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on the front of it, close to the place where it joined, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod. <a href="/amp/exodus/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Furthermore, they made two [other] gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, at the front of it, close to the place where it is joined, above the woven sash of the ephod. <a href="/csb/exodus/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They made two more gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the ephod’s two shoulder pieces on its front, close to its seam, above the ephod’s woven waistband. <a href="/hcsb/exodus/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They made two more gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the ephod&#8217s two shoulder pieces on its front, close to its seam, above the ephod&#8217s woven waistband. <a href="/asv/exodus/39.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they made two rings of gold, and put them on the two shoulder-pieces of the ephod underneath, in the forepart thereof, close by the coupling thereof, above the skilfully woven band of the ephod. <a href="/cev/exodus/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and two more near the bottom of the shoulder straps right above the sash. <a href="/erv/exodus/39.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they made two rings of gold, and put them on the two shoulderpieces of the ephod underneath, in the forepart thereof, close by the coupling thereof, above the cunningly woven band of the ephod. <a href="/gwt/exodus/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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. <a href="/gnt/exodus/39.htm">Good News Translation</a> They made two more gold rings and attached them to the lower part of the front of the two shoulder straps of the ephod, near the seam and above the finely woven belt. <a href="/isv/exodus/39.htm">International Standard Version</a> They made two gold rings and attached them in front, on the lower part of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, close to the place where it's joined, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod. <a href="/msb/exodus/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> They made two additional gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on its front, near the seam just above its woven waistband. <a href="/net/exodus/39.htm">NET Bible</a> They made two more gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces on the front of the ephod, close to the juncture above the waistband of the ephod. <a href="/nheb/exodus/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They made two rings of gold, and put them on the two shoulder straps of the ephod underneath, in its front, close by its coupling, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod. <a href="/wbt/exodus/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they made two other golden rings, and put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, towards the forepart of it, over against the other coupling thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod: <a href="/web/exodus/39.htm">World English Bible</a> They made two more rings of gold, and put them on the two shoulder straps of the ephod underneath, in its front, close by its coupling, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they make two rings of gold, and put them on the two shoulders of the ephod below, in front of its front, close by its joining, above the girdle of the ephod; <a href="/ylt/exodus/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they make two rings of gold, and put them on the two shoulders of the ephod below, over-against its front, over-against its joining, above the girdle of the ephod; <a href="/slt/exodus/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they will make two rings of gold, and will set them upon the two shoulders of the ephod from below, from the front of its face over against its joinings, from above the girdle of the ephod.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> They made also the tunick of the ephod all of violet, <a href="/cpdv/exodus/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> They also made the tunic of the ephod entirely from hyacinth, <a href="/nabre/exodus/39.htm">New American Bible</a> Two more gold rings were made and fastened to the bottom of the two shoulder straps next to where they joined the ephod in front, just above its embroidered belt. <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They made two rings of gold, and attached them in front to the lower part of the two shoulder-pieces of the ephod, at its joining above the decorated band of the ephod.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they made two other golden rings, and put them on the two shoulder-pieces of the ephod from within, toward the front of it, over against the other coupling thereof, above the embroidered girdle of the ephod. <a href="/hpbt/exodus/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they made two rings of gold and they put them on the two shoulders of the ephod on the inside, opposite its face, against the coupling over the girdle of the ephod.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they made two rings of gold, and put them on the two shoulder-pieces of the ephod underneath, in the forepart thereof, close by the coupling thereof, above the skilfully woven band of the ephod. <a href="/sep/exodus/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they made two golden rings, and put them on both the shoulders of the ephod under it, in front by the coupling above the connexion of the ephod. <a href="/parallel/exodus/39-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=10383" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/exodus/39.htm">The Breastpiece</a> …19They made two more gold rings and attached them to the other two corners of the breastpiece, on the inside edge next to the ephod. 20<a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘ă·śū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">They made</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·tê (Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">two additional</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.">gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/2885.htm" title="2885: ṭab·bə·‘ōṯ (N-fpc) -- Signet ring, ring, signet. From taba'; properly, a seal, i.e. Signet; hence a ring of any kind.">rings</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tə·num (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp:: 3mp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and attached them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4295.htm" title="4295: mil·maṭ·ṭāh (Prep-m, Prep-l:: Adv) -- From avar with directive enclitic appended; downward, below or beneath; often adverbially with or without prefixes.">the bottom</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·tê (Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">of the two</a> <a href="/hebrew/3802.htm" title="3802: ḵiṯ·p̄ōṯ (N-fpc) -- From an unused root meaning to clothe; the shoulder; figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything.">shoulder pieces</a> <a href="/hebrew/646.htm" title="646: hā·’ê·p̄ōḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- Rarely oephod; probably of foreign derivation; a girdle; specifically the ephod or high-priest's shoulder- piece; also generally, an image.">of the ephod,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4136.htm" title="4136: mim·mūl (Prep-m) -- Or mowl; or mowtl; or mul; from muwl; properly, abrupt, i.e. A precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially opposite.">on its front,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·nāw (N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5980.htm" title="5980: lə·‘um·maṯ (Prep-l) -- Close by, side by side with. From amam; conjunction, i.e. Society; mostly adverb or preposition, near, beside, along with.">near</a> <a href="/hebrew/4225.htm" title="4225: meḥ·bar·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Something joined, place of joining. From chabar; a junction, i.e. Seam or sewed piece.">the seam</a> <a href="/hebrew/4605.htm" title="4605: mim·ma·‘al (Prep-m:: Adv) -- From alah; properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.">just above</a> <a href="/hebrew/2805.htm" title="2805: lə·ḥê·šeḇ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Ingenious work. From chashab; a belt or strap.">its woven waistband.</a> <a href="/hebrew/646.htm" title="646: hā·’ê·p̄ōḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- Rarely oephod; probably of foreign derivation; a girdle; specifically the ephod or high-priest's shoulder- piece; also generally, an image."></a> 21Then they tied the rings of the breastpiece to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn, so that the breastpiece was above the waistband of the ephod and would not swing out from the ephod, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Exodus 28:27-28</a> Make two additional gold rings and attach them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on its front, near its seam just above its woven waistband. / The rings of the breastpiece shall be tied to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn, so that the breastpiece is above the waistband of the ephod and does not swing out from the ephod. <a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Leviticus 8:7-8</a> 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. <a href="/numbers/4-5.htm">Numbers 4:5-6</a> 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. <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6-14</a> They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. / It shall have two shoulder pieces attached at two of its corners, so it can be fastened. / 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. ... <a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">Exodus 28:31-35</a> 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, ... <a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">Exodus 28:39-43</a> 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. / After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests. ... <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Exodus 28:15-30</a> 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; ... <a href="/exodus/28-36.htm">Exodus 28:36-38</a> 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. <a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">Exodus 39:1-7</a> 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. / They hammered out thin sheets of gold and cut threads from them to interweave with the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen—the work of a skilled craftsman. ... <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Exodus 39:8-21</a> He made the breastpiece with the same workmanship as the ephod, with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen. / It was square when folded over double, a span long and a span wide. / And they mounted on it four rows of gemstones: The first row had a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; ... <a href="/exodus/39-22.htm">Exodus 39:22-26</a> 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. ... <a href="/exodus/39-27.htm">Exodus 39:27-31</a> 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. ... <a href="/exodus/39-32.htm">Exodus 39:32-43</a> So all the work for the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, was completed. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. / Then they brought the tabernacle to Moses: the tent with all its furnishings, its clasps, its frames, its crossbars, and its posts and bases; / the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering of fine leather, and the veil of the covering; ... <a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Hebrews 9:4-5</a> 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. / Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now. <a href="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Hebrews 8:5</a> The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they made two other golden rings, and put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, toward the forepart of it, over against the other coupling thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod.coupling<a href="/exodus/26-3.htm">Exodus 26:3</a> The five curtains shall be coupled together one to another; and other five curtains shall be coupled one to another.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/39-19.htm">Attached</a> <a href="/exodus/39-5.htm">Band</a> <a href="/exodus/37-14.htm">Close</a> <a href="/exodus/36-17.htm">Coupling</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Curious</a> <a href="/exodus/39-19.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/exodus/39-18.htm">Forepart</a> <a href="/exodus/39-18.htm">Front</a> <a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Furthermore</a> <a href="/exodus/39-19.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/37-27.htm">Golden</a> <a href="/exodus/39-18.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/exodus/39-4.htm">Joining</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Part</a> <a href="/exodus/39-19.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/exodus/39-19.htm">Rings</a> <a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Seam</a> <a href="/exodus/39-18.htm">Shoulder</a> <a href="/exodus/39-18.htm">Shoulder-Pieces</a> <a href="/exodus/38-15.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/exodus/39-5.htm">Skilfully</a> <a href="/exodus/39-5.htm">Skillfully</a> <a href="/exodus/39-18.htm">Straps</a> <a href="/exodus/39-19.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/37-9.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Underneath</a> <a href="/exodus/39-5.htm">Waistband</a> <a href="/exodus/39-5.htm">Woven</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Attached</a> <a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">Band</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-9.htm">Close</a> <a href="/exodus/26-4.htm">Coupling</a> <a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">Curious</a> <a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-20.htm">Forepart</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Front</a> <a href="/numbers/19-22.htm">Furthermore</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/39-38.htm">Golden</a> <a href="/numbers/16-32.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-4.htm">Joining</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-16.htm">Part</a> <a href="/exodus/40-8.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">Rings</a> <a href="/john/19-23.htm">Seam</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-32.htm">Shoulder</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-30.htm">Shoulder-Pieces</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-5.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Skilfully</a> <a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">Skillfully</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-2.htm">Straps</a> <a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-22.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-13.htm">Underneath</a> <a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">Waistband</a> <a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">Woven</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 39</div>1. <a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">The cloths of service and holy garments.</a> 2. <a href="/exodus/39-2.htm">The ephod</a> 8. <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">The breast-plate</a> 22. <a href="/exodus/39-22.htm">The robe of the ephod</a> 27. <a href="/exodus/39-27.htm">The coats, mitre, and girdle of fine linen</a> 30. <a href="/exodus/39-30.htm">The plate of the holy crown</a> 32. <a href="/exodus/39-32.htm">All is finished, reviewed, and approved by Moses</a> </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 Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Gold is often associated with royalty and divinity throughout the Bible, as seen in the construction of the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple. The addition of these rings indicates meticulous attention to detail and adherence to God's specific instructions given to Moses on Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6-14</a>).and attached them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod The ephod was a sacred garment worn by the high priest, and its design was crucial for the proper function of the priestly duties. The shoulder pieces were significant as they bore the names of the tribes of Israel, symbolizing the high priest's role in representing the people before God. The attachment of the rings to the shoulder pieces ensured the secure fastening of the breastpiece, which contained the Urim and Thummim, used for divine decision-making (<a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">Exodus 28:30</a>).on its front, near the seam The placement of the rings on the front of the ephod highlights the importance of visibility and accessibility in the priestly garments. The seam indicates a point of connection and strength, ensuring that the ephod was both functional and durable. This careful construction reflects the order and precision that God requires in worship and service.just above its woven waistband The woven waistband, or sash, was an integral part of the ephod, symbolizing readiness and service. In biblical times, girding oneself with a belt or sash was a sign of preparation for work or battle (<a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13</a>). The positioning of the rings just above the waistband emphasizes the interconnectedness of the priestly garments, each part serving a specific purpose in the high priest's ministry. This verse, in its detailed description of the ephod's construction, underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands and the sacredness of the priestly role in mediating between God and His people. The ephod, as part of the high priest's attire, is a type of Christ, who is our ultimate High Priest, representing us before God and interceding on our behalf (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The people of God who were given the task of constructing the Tabernacle and its furnishings according to God's instructions. 2. <a href="/topical/b/bezalel_and_oholiab.htm">Bezalel and Oholiab</a> Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its sacred garments. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_ephod.htm">The Ephod</a> A sacred garment worn by the High Priest, part of the priestly vestments, symbolizing the priest's role as a mediator between God and the people. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a> The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a> The setting where the Israelites wandered for 40 years, during which the Tabernacle was constructed and used.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God's Instructions</a> The meticulous construction of the ephod and its components underscores the importance of obeying God's commands in every detail. As believers, we are called to follow God's Word with precision and reverence. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_ephod.htm">Symbolism of the Ephod</a> The ephod represents the priestly role of mediation and intercession. In Christ, we have the ultimate High Priest who intercedes for us, and we are called to intercede for others in prayer. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_skilled_service.htm">The Role of Skilled Service</a> Bezalel and Oholiab's craftsmanship reminds us that God values and uses our skills and talents for His purposes. We should seek to use our abilities to serve God and His people. <a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_god.htm">The Presence of God</a> The Tabernacle, and by extension the ephod, symbolizes God's desire to dwell among His people. As Christians, we are temples of the Holy Spirit, called to live in a way that reflects God's presence in us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_39.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 39</a> <a href="/q/why_allow_war_killing_but_forbid_murder.htm">Why does the Bible allow killing in war but forbid murder in the Ten Commandments?</a> <a href="/q/can_exodus_39's_robes_be_historically_verified.htm">Exodus 39:22-26: Are there historical or archaeological records to confirm that such finely woven robes, bells, and pomegranates could have been produced by this group at that time?</a> <a href="/q/how_was_the_breastpiece_crafted_in_the_wild.htm">Exodus 39:8-21: How did they manage the sophisticated techniques required to craft and engrave the breastpiece with gemstone settings in a wilderness setting?</a> <a href="/q/can_exodus_28_gems_match_israel's_trade.htm">Exodus 28:15-21: Could the precise identification and sourcing of twelve specific gemstones align historically with the Israelites' environment and trading networks?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/exodus/39-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>They made וַֽיַּעֲשׂוּ֮ (way·ya·‘ă·śū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make two שְׁתֵּ֣י (šə·tê) Number - fdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) more gold זָהָב֒ (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky rings טַבְּעֹ֣ת (ṭab·bə·‘ōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2885.htm">Strong's 2885: </a> A seal, signet, a ring of any kind and attached וַֽיִּתְּנֻ֡ם (way·yit·tə·num) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set them to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the bottom מִלְמַ֙טָּה֙ (mil·maṭ·ṭāh) Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4295.htm">Strong's 4295: </a> Downward, below, beneath of the שְׁתֵּי֩ (šə·tê) Number - fdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) shoulder pieces כִתְפֹ֨ת (ḵiṯ·p̄ōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3802.htm">Strong's 3802: </a> The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything on the front מִמּ֣וּל (mim·mūl) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4136.htm">Strong's 4136: </a> Abrupt, a precipice, the front, opposite of the ephod, הָאֵפֹ֤ד (hā·’ê·p̄ōḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_646.htm">Strong's 646: </a> A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image near לְעֻמַּ֖ת (lə·‘um·maṯ) Preposition-l <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5980.htm">Strong's 5980: </a> Society, near, beside, along with the seam מֶחְבַּרְתּ֑וֹ (meḥ·bar·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4225.htm">Strong's 4225: </a> Something joined, place of joining just above מִמַּ֕עַל (mim·ma·‘al) Preposition-m | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4605.htm">Strong's 4605: </a> The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top the woven waistband לְחֵ֖שֶׁב (lə·ḥê·šeḇ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2805.htm">Strong's 2805: </a> Ingenious work of the ephod. הָאֵפֹֽד׃ (hā·’ê·p̄ōḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_646.htm">Strong's 646: </a> A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/39-20.htm">Exodus 39:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/39-20.htm">Exodus 39:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/39-20.htm">Exodus 39:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/39-20.htm">Exodus 39:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/39-20.htm">Exodus 39:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/39-20.htm">Exodus 39:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/39-20.htm">Exodus 39:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/39-20.htm">Exodus 39:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/39-20.htm">Exodus 39:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/39-20.htm">Exodus 39:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/39-20.htm">OT Law: Exodus 39:20 They made two rings of gold (Exo. 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