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href="/bsb/exodus/39.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/39.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They made the ephod of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/39.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Bezalel made the ephod of finely woven linen and embroidered it with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/39.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He made the ephod of gold, blue and purple and scarlet yarns, and fine twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bezalel made the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/39.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he made the ephod <i>of</i> gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/39.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He made the ephod of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet <i>thread,</i> and of fine woven linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made the ephod of gold <i>and</i> of violet, purple, and scarlet <i>material,</i> and fine twisted linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He made the ephod of gold, and of blue and purple and scarlet material, and fine twisted linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he made the ephod of gold, <i>and</i> 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/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He made the ephod of gold, <i>and</i> 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/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Bezalel made the ephod of gold, and of blue, purple, and scarlet fabric, and fine twisted linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bezalel made the ephod 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/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bezalel made the ephod of gold, of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and of finely spun linen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/39.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/39.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They made the ephod out of fine linen yarn and gold, violet, purple, and bright red yarn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/39.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They made the ephod of fine linen; blue, purple, and red wool; and gold thread. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/39.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He made the ephod out of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet material and fine woven linen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bezalel made the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/39.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He made the ephod of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twisted linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He made the ephod of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/39.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He made the ephod of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he makes the ephod, of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he maketh the ephod, of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will make the ephod, gold, cerulean purple, red purple, and double scarlet, and twisted byssus.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So he made an ephod of gold, violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine twisted linen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so he made an ephod of gold, hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine twisted linen,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/39.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The ephod was woven of gold thread and of violet, purple, and scarlet yarn and of fine linen twined.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He made the ephod 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/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they made the ephod of gold, blue and purple and fine linen dyed scarlet and fine woven white linen.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he made the ephod of gold, and blue, and purple, and spun scarlet, and fine linen twined.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/39-2.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=10241" 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/39.htm">The Ephod</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>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. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">Bezalel made</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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.">the ephod</a> <a href="/hebrew/7806.htm" title="7806: mā·šə·zār (V-Hofal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be twisted. A primitive root; to twist.">of 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> <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.">embroidered 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.">and 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> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>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.…<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="/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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/28-15.htm">Exodus 28:15-30</a></span><br />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; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Exodus 28:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">Exodus 28:39</a></span><br />You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">Exodus 28:31-35</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-36.htm">Exodus 28:36-38</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-2.htm">Exodus 28:2</a></span><br />Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-40.htm">Exodus 28:40-43</a></span><br />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. / Make linen undergarments to cover their bare flesh, extending from waist to thigh. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</a></span><br />“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Hebrews 8:5</a></span><br />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.”<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/9-24.htm">Hebrews 9:24</a></span><br />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.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-7.htm">Exodus 25:7</a></b></br> Onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod, and in the breastplate.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6-12</a></b></br> And they shall make the ephod <i>of</i> gold, <i>of</i> blue, and <i>of</i> purple, <i>of</i> scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Leviticus 8:7</a></b></br> 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 <i>it</i> unto him therewith.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/38-16.htm">Best</a> <a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">Blue</a> <a href="/exodus/38-16.htm">Byssus</a> <a href="/exodus/35-27.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/exodus/38-23.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">Finely</a> <a href="/exodus/38-24.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/38-23.htm">Linen</a> <a href="/exodus/38-30.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">Material</a> <a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">Purple</a> <a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">Red</a> <a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">Scarlet</a> <a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">Stuff</a> <a href="/exodus/38-23.htm">Twined</a> <a href="/exodus/38-18.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">Yarn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Best</a> <a href="/exodus/39-3.htm">Blue</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Byssus</a> <a href="/exodus/39-4.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/exodus/39-3.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/exodus/39-5.htm">Finely</a> <a href="/exodus/39-3.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/39-3.htm">Linen</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/39-3.htm">Material</a> <a href="/exodus/39-3.htm">Purple</a> <a href="/exodus/39-3.htm">Red</a> <a href="/exodus/39-3.htm">Scarlet</a> <a href="/exodus/39-3.htm">Stuff</a> <a href="/exodus/39-3.htm">Twined</a> <a href="/exodus/39-5.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/exodus/39-5.htm">Yarn</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 39</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">The cloths of service and holy garments.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-2.htm">The ephod</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">The breast-plate</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-22.htm">The robe of the ephod</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-27.htm">The coats, mitre, and girdle of fine linen</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-30.htm">The plate of the holy crown</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-32.htm">All is finished, reviewed, and approved by Moses</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 Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The ephod was a sacred garment worn by the high priest, signifying his role as a mediator between God and the people. This highlights the importance of divine calling and empowerment in fulfilling God's purposes.<p><b>of finely spun linen</b><br>Linen was a high-quality fabric made from flax, known for its purity and durability. In the context of the priestly garments, linen symbolized purity and righteousness, essential qualities for those serving in the presence of God. Linen's use in the ephod underscores the holiness required of the high priest.<p><b>embroidered with gold</b><br>Gold, a symbol of divinity and kingship, was intricately woven into the fabric, signifying the divine nature and authority of the priestly office. The use of gold in the ephod reflects the heavenly glory and majesty associated with God's presence, as seen in the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.<p><b>and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn</b><br>These colors held significant meaning in the biblical context. Blue often represented the heavens and divine revelation, purple symbolized royalty and wealth, and scarlet was associated with sacrifice and atonement. Together, these colors in the ephod pointed to the multifaceted role of the high priest as a mediator, intercessor, and representative of God's people. The combination of these colors also foreshadows the work of Jesus Christ, who embodies divine revelation, kingship, and the ultimate sacrifice for sin.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_artisans.htm">The Artisans</a></b><br>Skilled craftsmen, including Bezalel and Oholiab, who were filled with the Spirit of God to carry out the work of constructing the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the ephod.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ephod.htm">The Ephod</a></b><br>A sacred garment worn by the high priest, made with specific materials and colors as commanded by God, symbolizing the priest's role in representing the people before God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who were given the Law and instructions for worship, including the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the Tabernacle and its furnishings from God on Mount Sinai.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>The artisans followed God's specific instructions for the ephod, demonstrating the importance of obedience in worship and service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_in_worship.htm">Symbolism in Worship</a></b><br>The materials and colors used in the ephod symbolize various aspects of God's character and the priestly role, reminding us of the depth and richness of biblical symbolism in worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_of_skills.htm">God's Provision of Skills</a></b><br>God equipped the artisans with the skills needed for the task, reminding us that God provides us with the abilities we need to fulfill His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_priesthood.htm">The Role of the Priesthood</a></b><br>The ephod signifies the mediatory role of the priest, pointing us to Jesus Christ, our ultimate High Priest, who intercedes for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The combination of different materials and colors in the ephod reflects the unity and diversity within the body of Christ, where each member has a unique role to play.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_39.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 39</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_fabrics_are_in_the_bible.htm">What fabrics are mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_bezalel's_existence.htm">Exodus 31:2 - Where is the historical or archeological evidence that confirms the existence of Bezalel or supports this specific claim of divine empowerment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_freed_slaves_craft_the_ephod.htm">Exodus 28:6-14: How plausible is it that detailed and specialized craftsmanship for the ephod existed among a recently freed slave population?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_david_wear_an_ephod_legally.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:27, David wears an ephod traditionally reserved for priests--how do we explain this apparent merging of royal and priestly roles without violating Mosaic Law?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/39-2.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">Bezalel made</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֖עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ephod</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֵפֹ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ê·p̄ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_646.htm">Strong's 646: </a> </span><span class="str2">A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image</span><br /><br /><span class="word">out of 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 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/39-2.htm">Exodus 39:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/39-2.htm">Exodus 39:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/39-2.htm">Exodus 39:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/39-2.htm">Exodus 39:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/39-2.htm">Exodus 39:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/39-2.htm">Exodus 39:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/39-2.htm">Exodus 39:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/39-2.htm">Exodus 39:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/39-2.htm">Exodus 39:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/39-2.htm">Exodus 39:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/39-2.htm">OT Law: Exodus 39:2 He made the ephod of gold blue (Exo. 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