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Exodus 39:23 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.
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The opening was reinforced with a woven collar so it would not tear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/39.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and the opening of the robe in it was like the opening in a garment, with a binding around the opening, so that it might not tear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/39.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And <i>there was</i> an hole in the midst of the robe, as the hole of an habergeon, <i>with</i> a band round about the hole, that it should not rend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/39.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And <i>there was</i> an opening in the middle of the robe, like the opening in a coat of mail, <i>with</i> a woven binding all around the opening, so that it would not tear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the opening of the robe was <i>at the top</i> in the center, as the opening of a coat of mail, with a binding all around its opening, so that it would not be torn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the opening of the robe was at the top in the center, as the opening of a coat of mail, with a binding all around its opening, so that it would not be torn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the opening of the robe was <i>at the top</i> in the center, as the opening of a coat of mail, with a binding all around its opening, that it might not be torn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and the opening of the robe was <i>at the top</i> in the center, as the opening of a coat of mail, with a binding all around its opening, so that it would not be torn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />there was an opening [for the head] in the middle of the robe, like the opening in a coat of armor, with a hem around it, so that it would not be frayed <i>or</i> torn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There was an opening in the center of the robe like that of body armor with a collar around the opening so that it would not tear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There was an opening in the center of the robe like that of body armor with a collar around the opening so that it would not tear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/39.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the hole of the robe in the midst thereof, as the hole of a coat of mail, with a binding round about the hole of it, that it should not be rent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />with an opening in the center for the head. The material around the collar was bound so as to keep it from wearing out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/39.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the hole of the robe in the midst thereof, as the hole of a coat of mail, with a binding round about the hole of it, that it should not be rent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The opening in the center of the robe had a finished edge (like a leather collar) all around it to keep it from tearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/39.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The hole for the head was reinforced with a woven binding to keep it from tearing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/39.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The opening of the robe was in the middle, like the opening of a coat of mail, with a binding around the opening so it would not be torn. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/39.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />There was an opening in the center of the robe, like the opening of a collar, with an edge all around the opening so that it could not be torn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The opening of the robe in its midst was like the opening of a coat of mail, with a binding around its opening, that it should not be torn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And there was a hole in the midst of the robe, as the hole of an habergeon, with a band around the hole, that it should not rend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/39.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The opening of the robe in the middle of it was like the opening of a coat of mail, with a binding around its opening, that it should not be torn. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the opening of the upper robe [is] in its midst, as the opening of a [linen] habergeon, [with] a border for its opening all around; it is not torn;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the opening of the upper robe is in its midst, as the opening of a habergeon, a border is to its opening round about, it is not rent;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the mouth of the robe in the midst of it as the mouth of a coat of mail, a lip to its mouth round about, it shall not rend.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And little bells of the purest gold, which they put between the pomegranates at the bottom of the tunick round about: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and little bells from the purest gold, which they set between the pomegranates at the very bottom of the tunic all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/39.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />with an opening in its center like the opening of a shirt, with selvage around the opening to keep it from being torn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and the opening of the robe in the middle of it was like the opening in a coat of mail, with a binding around the opening, so that it might not be torn.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the opening of the robe was within it, as the hole of a coat of mail, with a binding round about the opening, that it might not be torn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the opening of the apron inside was as an opening of cords, the rim finishing its opening in a circle, that it would not rip.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the hole of the robe in the midst thereof, as the hole of a coat of mail, with a binding round about the hole of it, that it should not be rent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the opening of the tunic in the midst woven closely together, the opening having a fringe round about, that it might not be rent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/39-23.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=10414" 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">Additional Priestly Garments</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22</span>They made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, the work of a weaver, <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: ū·p̄î- (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">with an opening</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·w·ḵōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">in the center</a> <a href="/hebrew/4598.htm" title="4598: ham·mə·‘îl (Art:: N-ms) -- A robe. From ma'al in the sense of covering; a robe.">of the robe</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: kə·p̄î (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">like that</a> <a href="/hebrew/8473.htm" title="8473: ṯaḥ·rā (N-ms) -- A corselet. From charah in the original sense of chuwr or chuwr; a linen corslet.">of a garment,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8193.htm" title="8193: śā·p̄āh (N-fs) -- Or sepheth; probably from caphah or shaphah through the idea of termination; the lip; by implication, language; by analogy, a margin.">with a collar</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">around</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: lə·p̄îw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">the opening</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">so that it would not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7167.htm" title="7167: yiq·qā·rê·a‘ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To tear. A primitive root; to rend, literally or figuratively.">tear.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe.…<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/28-32.htm">Exodus 28:32</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Leviticus 8:7-9</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. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. / Moses also put the turban on Aaron’s head and set the gold plate, the holy diadem, on the front of the turban, as the LORD had commanded him.<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/28-39.htm">Exodus 28:39-43</a></span><br />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. ...<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/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6-14</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="/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/28-36.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/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1-5</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. / Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. / You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest. ...<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/28-39.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/28-8.htm">Exodus 28:8</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="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-9.htm">Exodus 28:9-12</a></span><br />Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel: / six of their names on one stone and the remaining six on the other, in the order of their birth. / Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a gem cutter engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in gold filigree settings. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-13.htm">Exodus 28:13-14</a></span><br />Fashion gold filigree settings / and two chains of pure gold, made of braided cord work; and attach these chains to the settings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Exodus 28:15</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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And there was an hole in the middle of the robe, as the hole of an habergeon, with a band round about the hole, that it should not rend.</p><p class="hdg">no reference </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">Band</a> <a href="/exodus/28-32.htm">Binding</a> <a href="/exodus/39-19.htm">Border</a> <a href="/exodus/36-33.htm">Center</a> <a href="/exodus/39-22.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/exodus/29-5.htm">Coat</a> <a href="/exodus/28-32.htm">Collar</a> <a href="/exodus/28-32.htm">Edged</a> <a href="/exodus/28-32.htm">Fighting-Man</a> <a href="/exodus/28-32.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/exodus/28-32.htm">Habergeon</a> <a href="/exodus/33-22.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/exodus/28-32.htm">Mail</a> <a href="/exodus/38-4.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/exodus/39-3.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/exodus/38-8.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/exodus/28-32.htm">Rend</a> <a href="/exodus/28-32.htm">Rent</a> <a href="/exodus/39-22.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/exodus/38-31.htm">Round</a> <a href="/exodus/34-13.htm">Tear</a> <a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/39-4.htm">Top</a> <a href="/exodus/28-32.htm">Torn</a> <a href="/exodus/39-22.htm">Upper</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/39-29.htm">Band</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Binding</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-9.htm">Border</a> <a href="/numbers/35-5.htm">Center</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Coat</a> <a href="/job/30-18.htm">Collar</a> <a href="/exodus/28-32.htm">Edged</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">Fighting-Man</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-10.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/job/41-26.htm">Habergeon</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-13.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-5.htm">Mail</a> <a href="/numbers/2-17.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/exodus/39-38.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-17.htm">Rend</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-45.htm">Rent</a> <a href="/exodus/39-24.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/exodus/39-24.htm">Round</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-17.htm">Tear</a> <a href="/exodus/39-35.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/40-19.htm">Top</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-24.htm">Torn</a> <a href="/exodus/39-24.htm">Upper</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 opening in the center signifies the practical design for ease of wearing, allowing the robe to be slipped over the head. This design reflects the functional aspect of priestly garments, which were meant to facilitate the duties of the priesthood. The central opening also symbolizes the centrality of the priest's role in mediating between God and the Israelites, pointing to the ultimate mediator, Jesus Christ, who is central to the New Covenant.<p><b>like that of a garment</b><br>This phrase indicates that the robe's construction was similar to common garments of the time, suggesting that while the priestly garments were unique in their sacred purpose, they were not entirely alien to the everyday life of the Israelites. This connection to common garments underscores the idea that the priesthood was meant to be relatable and accessible, foreshadowing the incarnation of Christ, who took on human form to relate to humanity.<p><b>with a collar around the opening</b><br>The collar around the opening served both a practical and symbolic purpose. Practically, it reinforced the garment, preventing it from tearing, which would render it unfit for sacred use. Symbolically, the collar represents the completeness and perfection required in the service of God, as any imperfection would be unacceptable. This mirrors the sinless nature of Christ, who fulfilled the law perfectly and serves as our eternal high priest.<p><b>so that it would not tear</b><br>The instruction to prevent tearing highlights the importance of maintaining the integrity of the priestly garments. In biblical symbolism, tearing often represents mourning or judgment (as seen in the tearing of the temple veil at Christ's crucifixion). The untearable nature of the robe signifies the enduring and unbreakable covenant between God and His people, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, whose sacrifice established a new and everlasting covenant.<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 construction of the Tabernacle and the priestly garments from God on Mount Sinai.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel_and_oholiab.htm">Bezalel and Oholiab</a></b><br>Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and the making of the priestly garments, including the robe mentioned in this verse.<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, for which the priestly garments were made.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_high_priest.htm">The High Priest</a></b><br>The primary wearer of the robe described in this verse, who served as the mediator between God and the Israelites.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, for whom the Tabernacle and the priestly garments were constructed as part of their covenant relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_detail_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Detail in Worship</a></b><br>The specific instructions for the robe's construction remind us that God values detail and precision in our worship practices. Our worship should reflect reverence and intentionality.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_robe's_design.htm">Symbolism of the Robe's Design</a></b><br>The untearable collar signifies the completeness and perfection required in our approach to God. It symbolizes the seamless nature of Christ's righteousness that covers us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_high_priest.htm">Role of the High Priest</a></b><br>The High Priest's garments, including the robe, were essential for his role as a mediator. This points us to Jesus, our ultimate mediator, who intercedes on our behalf.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_for_his_people.htm">God's Provision for His People</a></b><br>The detailed instructions and skilled craftsmanship demonstrate God's provision and care for His people, ensuring that they have what is necessary for proper worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_in_service.htm">Holiness in Service</a></b><br>The robe's design underscores the holiness required in serving God. As believers, we are called to live lives set apart for His service.<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/who_was_nympha_in_the_bible.htm">What does 'goodness and mercy shall follow me' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/flee_from_temptation_and_idolatry.htm">Should you not flee from temptation and idolatry?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_ai's_destruction_just_and_loving.htm">How can the total extermination of Ai's inhabitants (Joshua 8:24-25) be reconciled with a just and loving God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/39-23.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">with an opening</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפִֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄î-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the center</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּתוֹכ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯō·w·ḵōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bisection, the centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the robe</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּעִ֥יל</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·‘îl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4598.htm">Strong's 4598: </a> </span><span class="str2">A robe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like that</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּפִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kə·p̄î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of a garment,</span><br /><span class="heb">תַחְרָ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(ṯaḥ·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8473.htm">Strong's 8473: </a> </span><span class="str2">A linen corslet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with a collar</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂפָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(śā·p̄āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8193.htm">Strong's 8193: </a> </span><span class="str2">The lip, language, a margin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">around</span><br /><span class="heb">סָבִ֖יב</span> <span class="translit">(sā·ḇîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the opening</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפִ֛יו</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄îw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that it would not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tear.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִקָּרֵֽעַ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiq·qā·rê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7167.htm">Strong's 7167: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rend</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/39-23.htm">Exodus 39:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/39-23.htm">Exodus 39:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/39-23.htm">Exodus 39:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/39-23.htm">Exodus 39:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/39-23.htm">Exodus 39:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/39-23.htm">Exodus 39:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/39-23.htm">Exodus 39:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/39-23.htm">Exodus 39:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/39-23.htm">Exodus 39:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/39-23.htm">Exodus 39:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">OT Law: Exodus 39:23 The opening of the robe in its (Exo. 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