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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 pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen around the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/39.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and attached them to the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/39.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />On the hem of the robe they made pomegranates of 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 />They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/39.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they made upon the hems of the robe pomegranates <i>of</i> blue, and purple, and scarlet, <i>and</i> twined <i>linen</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/39.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />They made on the hem of the robe pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet, and of fine woven <i>linen.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they made pomegranates of violet, purple, and scarlet <i>material and</i> twisted <i>linen</i> on the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They made pomegranates of blue and purple and scarlet material and twisted linen on the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they made pomegranates of blue and purple and scarlet <i>material and</i> twisted <i>linen</i> on the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />They made pomegranates of blue and purple and scarlet <i>material and</i> twisted <i>linen</i> on the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />On the hem of the robe they made pomegranates 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 />They made pomegranates of finely spun blue, purple, and scarlet yarn on the lower hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They made pomegranates of finely spun blue, purple, and scarlet yarn on the lower hem of the robe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/39.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they made upon the skirts of the robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/39.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they made upon the skirts of the robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />On the hem of the robe they made pomegranates of violet, purple, and bright red yarn, and fine yarn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/39.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />On the hem of the robe, they placed pomegranates made of blue, purple, and scarlet material and woven linen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/39.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and twisted linen around the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They made on the skirts of the robe pomegranates of blue, purple, scarlet, and 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 they made upon the hems of the robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/39.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They made on the skirts of the robe pomegranates of blue, purple, scarlet, and 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 they make on the hems of the upper robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, twined.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they make on the hems of the upper robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, twined.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will make upon the skirts of the robe, pomegranates, cerulean purple, and red purple, and twined double scarlet.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />To wit, a bell of gold, and a pomegranate, wherewith the high priest went adorned, when he discharged his ministry, as the Lord had commanded Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />So then, the high priest approached, adorned with gold bell and pomegranate, when he performed his ministry, just as the Lord had instructed Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/39.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />At the hem of the robe pomegranates were made 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 />On the lower hem of the robe they made pomegranates 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 on the hems of the robe pomegranates of blue and purple and scarlet material 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 on the hem of the apron pomegranates of 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/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they made upon the skirts of the robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they made on the border of the tunic below pomegranates as of a flowering pomegranate tree, of blue, and purple, and spun scarlet, and fine linen twined.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/39-24.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=10422" 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">23</span>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="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><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/7416.htm" title="7416: rim·mō·w·nê (N-mpc) -- A pomegranate. Or rimmon; from ramam; a pomegranate, the tree or the fruit.">pomegranates</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.">of 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 finely spun linen</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.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/7757.htm" title="7757: šū·lê (N-mpc) -- Skirt (of a robe). From an unused root meaning to hang down; a skirt; by implication, a bottom edge.">the lower hem</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> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates,…<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/28-33.htm">Exodus 28:33-34</a></span><br />Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them, / alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe.<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="/numbers/15-38.htm">Numbers 15:38-39</a></span><br />“Speak to the Israelites and tell them that throughout the generations to come they are to make for themselves tassels for the corners of their garments, with a blue cord on each tassel. / These will serve as tassels for you to look at, so that you may remember all the commandments of the LORD, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by following your own heart and your own eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-18.htm">1 Kings 7:18-20</a></span><br />Likewise, he made the pillars with two rows of pomegranates around each grating to cover each capital atop the pillars. / And the capitals atop the pillars in the portico were shaped like lilies, four cubits high. / On the capitals of both pillars, just above the rounded projection next to the network, were the two hundred pomegranates in rows encircling each capital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-16.htm">2 Chronicles 3:16</a></span><br />He made interwoven chains and put them on top of the pillars. He made a hundred pomegranates and fastened them into the chainwork.<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="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Ezekiel 28:13</a></span><br />You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation.<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="/matthew/22-11.htm">Matthew 22:11-12</a></span><br />But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. / ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a></span><br />But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-23.htm">John 19:23-24</a></span><br />When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. / So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Hebrews 9:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-23.htm">Hebrews 9:23</a></span><br />So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they made on the hems of the robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen.</p><p class="hdg">they made</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Exodus 28:33</a></b></br> And <i>beneath</i> upon the hem of it thou shalt make pomegranates <i>of</i> blue, and <i>of</i> purple, and <i>of</i> scarlet, round about the hem thereof; and bells of gold between them round about:</p><p class="hdg">pomegranates</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a></b></br> But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/39-22.htm">Blue</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Finely</a> <a href="/exodus/34-26.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/exodus/28-34.htm">Hem</a> <a href="/exodus/28-34.htm">Hems</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Linen</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Material</a> <a href="/exodus/28-34.htm">Pomegranates</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Purple</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Red</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Round</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Scarlet</a> <a href="/exodus/28-34.htm">Skirts</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Stuff</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Twined</a> <a href="/exodus/39-17.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Upper</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Yarn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/39-29.htm">Blue</a> <a href="/exodus/39-27.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/exodus/39-27.htm">Finely</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Hem</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Hems</a> <a href="/exodus/39-27.htm">Linen</a> <a href="/exodus/39-29.htm">Material</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Pomegranates</a> <a href="/exodus/39-29.htm">Purple</a> <a href="/exodus/39-34.htm">Red</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Round</a> <a href="/exodus/39-29.htm">Scarlet</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Skirts</a> <a href="/exodus/39-29.htm">Stuff</a> <a href="/exodus/39-28.htm">Twined</a> <a href="/exodus/39-28.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Upper</a> <a href="/exodus/39-29.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/exodus/39-29.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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In the context of the priestly garments, they may represent the fruitfulness and prosperity that come from a life dedicated to God. The pomegranate's many seeds can also symbolize the multitude of the people of Israel.<p><b>of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn</b><br>These colors were significant in ancient Israelite culture, often associated with royalty, wealth, and divinity. Blue was linked to the heavens and the divine, purple was a color of royalty and nobility, and scarlet symbolized sacrifice and atonement. The use of these colors in the priestly garments underscores the sacred and royal nature of the priesthood, pointing to the holiness required in service to God.<p><b>and finely spun linen</b><br>Linen was a high-quality fabric, often used in sacred contexts due to its purity and durability. The use of finely spun linen indicates the care and skill involved in creating the priestly garments, reflecting the importance of approaching God with reverence and excellence. Linen's association with purity also points to the need for holiness in those who serve in God's presence.<p><b>on the lower hem of the robe</b><br>The placement of the pomegranates on the lower hem of the robe suggests a connection to the earth and the daily walk of the priest. It serves as a reminder that the priest's role is to mediate between God and the people, bringing divine blessings into the everyday lives of the Israelites. The hem's adornment with pomegranates may also symbolize the spreading of God's abundance and blessings to the people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who were given the task of constructing the Tabernacle and its furnishings according to God's specific instructions.<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 its sacred 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, where the priests performed their duties.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_priestly_garments.htm">The Priestly Garments</a></b><br>Special clothing worn by the priests, particularly the High Priest, as they ministered in the Tabernacle. The robe with pomegranates was part of the High Priest's attire.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/pomegranates.htm">Pomegranates</a></b><br>A fruit symbolically used in the design of the priestly garments, representing fruitfulness, abundance, and the beauty of God's creation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_pomegranates.htm">Symbolism of Pomegranates</a></b><br>The pomegranates on the priestly garments symbolize fruitfulness and abundance. As believers, we are called to bear spiritual fruit in our lives, reflecting the character of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God's Instructions</a></b><br>The detailed craftsmanship of the priestly garments highlights the importance of following God's instructions precisely. In our lives, we should strive for obedience to God's Word, trusting in His wisdom and design.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/beauty_in_worship.htm">Beauty in Worship</a></b><br>The use of blue, purple, and scarlet yarns signifies the beauty and majesty of worship. Our worship should be heartfelt and reflect the glory of God, both in our personal lives and in our corporate gatherings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_priesthood.htm">Role of the Priesthood</a></b><br>The High Priest's garments remind us of our role as a "royal priesthood" (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>), called to serve and intercede for others, living lives that honor God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_his_people.htm">God's Presence Among His People</a></b><br>The Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the priestly garments, were designed to facilitate God's presence among His people. Today, we are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and our lives should reflect His presence.<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/what_are_priestly_garments'_parts.htm">What are the components of Priestly Garments?</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_did_israelites_get_fine_linen.htm">Exodus 26:1 - How could the Israelites, recently escaped slaves, acquire the fine twisted linen and skilled craftsmanship required for such intricate curtains?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/39.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">Pomegranates of blue . . . and twined linen.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">of blue, and purple, and scarlet, twisted together. </span>(Comp. <a href="/exodus/28-33.htm" title="And beneath on the hem of it you shall make pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, round about the hem thereof; and bells of gold between them round about:">Exodus 28:33</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/39.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And twined linen</span>. Rather "twined," <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, twisted together. There was no direction to use "fine twined linen" in making the pomegranates. See <a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Exodus 28:33</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/39-24.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">They made</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעֲשׂוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·śū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<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">pomegranates</span><br /><span class="heb">רִמּוֹנֵ֕י</span> <span class="translit">(rim·mō·w·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7416.htm">Strong's 7416: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pomegranate, the tree, the fruit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of blue,</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּכֵ֥לֶת</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">וְאַרְגָּמָ֖ן</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">וְתוֹלַ֣עַת</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 linen</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">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<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 lower hem</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁוּלֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(šū·lê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7757.htm">Strong's 7757: </a> </span><span class="str2">A skirt, a bottom edge</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the robe.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּעִ֔יל</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/39-24.htm">Exodus 39:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/39-24.htm">Exodus 39:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/39-24.htm">Exodus 39:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/39-24.htm">Exodus 39:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/39-24.htm">Exodus 39:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/39-24.htm">Exodus 39:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/39-24.htm">Exodus 39:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/39-24.htm">Exodus 39:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/39-24.htm">Exodus 39:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/39-24.htm">Exodus 39:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/39-24.htm">OT Law: Exodus 39:24 They made on the skirts (Exo. 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