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In this way, the chestpiece was held securely to the ephod above the decorative sash. All this was done just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/esv/exodus/39.htm">English Standard Version</a> And they bound the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, so that it should lie on the skillfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastpiece should not come loose from the ephod, as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/bsb/exodus/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then 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. <a href="/kjv/exodus/39.htm">King James Bible</a> And they did bind the breastplate by his rings unto the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it might be above the curious girdle of the ephod, and that the breastplate might not be loosed from the ephod; as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/nkjv/exodus/39.htm">New King James Version</a> And they bound the breastplate by means of its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, so that it would be above the intricately woven band of the ephod, and that the breastplate would not come loose from the ephod, as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/nasb_/exodus/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they bound the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a violet cord, so that it would be on the woven band of the ephod, and that the breastpiece would not come loose from the ephod, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/nasb/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1995</a> They bound the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, so that it would be on the woven band of the ephod, and that the breastpiece would not come loose from the ephod, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/nasb77/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they bound the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, that it might be on the woven band of the ephod, and that the breastpiece might not come loose from the ephod, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/lsb/exodus/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> They bound the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, so that it would be on the skillfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastpiece would not come loose from the ephod, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses. <a href="/amp/exodus/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They bound the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, so that it would lie on the woven sash of the ephod, and so that the breastpiece would not come loose from the ephod, just as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/csb/exodus/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they tied the breastpiece from its rings to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn, so that the breastpiece was above the ephod’s waistband and did not come loose from the ephod. They did just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/hcsb/exodus/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they tied the breastpiece from its rings to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn, so that the breastpiece was above the ephod&#8217s waistband and did not come loose from the ephod. They did just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/asv/exodus/39.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they did bind the breastplate by the rings thereof unto the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it might be upon the skilfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastplate might not be loosed from the ephod; as Jehovah commanded Moses. <a href="/cev/exodus/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> To keep the breastpiece in place, a blue cord was used to tie the two lower rings on the breastpiece to those on the vest. These things were done exactly as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/erv/exodus/39.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they did bind the breastplate by the rings thereof unto the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it might be upon the cunningly woven band of the ephod, and that the breastplate might not be loosed from the ephod; as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/gwt/exodus/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then they fastened the breastplate by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a violet cord. So the breastplate was attached just above the belt of the ephod and was held in place. They followed the LORD's instructions to Moses. <a href="/gnt/exodus/39.htm">Good News Translation</a> Just as the LORD had commanded Moses, they tied the rings of the breastpiece to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, so that the breastpiece rested above the belt and did not come loose. <a href="/isv/exodus/39.htm">International Standard Version</a> They tied the breast piece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord so it would rest on the skillfully woven band of the ephod and so the breast piece would not come loose from the ephod. <a href="/msb/exodus/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then 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. <a href="/net/exodus/39.htm">NET Bible</a> They tied the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod by blue cord, so that it was above the waistband of the ephod, so that the breastpiece would not be loose from the ephod, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/nheb/exodus/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They bound the breastplate by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it might be on the skillfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastplate might not come loose from the ephod, as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/wbt/exodus/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they bound the breast-plate by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it might be above the curious girdle of the ephod, and that the breast-plate might not be loosed from the ephod; as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/web/exodus/39.htm">World English Bible</a> They bound the breastplate by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it might be on the skillfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastplate might not come loose from the ephod, as Yahweh commanded Moses. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they bind the breastplate by its rings to the rings of the ephod, with a ribbon of blue, to be above the girdle of the ephod, and the breastplate is not loosed from off the ephod, as YHWH has commanded Moses. <a href="/ylt/exodus/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they bind the breastplate by its rings unto the rings of the ephod, with a ribbon of blue, to be above the girdle of the ephod, and the breastplate is not loosed from off the ephod, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses. <a href="/slt/exodus/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they will bind on the breastplate by its rings to the rings of the ephod, by a thread of cerulean purple, to be upon the girdle of the ephod, and the breast-plate shall not be moved from the ephod; as Jehovah commanded Moses.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And a hole for the head in the upper part at the middle, and a woven border round about the hole: <a href="/cpdv/exodus/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> with the head in the upper part at the middle, and a woven edge all around the head. <a href="/nabre/exodus/39.htm">New American Bible</a> Violet ribbons bound the rings of the breastpiece to the rings of the ephod, so that the breastpiece stayed right above the embroidered belt of the ephod and did not swing loose from it. All this was just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They bound the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, so that it should lie on the decorated band of the ephod, and that the breastpiece should not come loose from the ephod; as the LORD had commanded Moses.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they did bind the breastplate by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue, that it might be above the embroidered girdle of the ephod and that the breastplate might not be loosed from the ephod; as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/hpbt/exodus/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they joined the breastplate from its rings to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue fringes to be over the girdle of the ephod, without removing the breastplate from the upper part of the ephod, as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they did bind the breastplate by the rings thereof unto the rings of the ephod with a thread of blue, that it might be upon the skilfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastplate might not be loosed from the ephod; as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/sep/exodus/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he fastened the oracle by the rings that were on it to the rings of the ephod, which were fastened with a string of blue, joined together with the woven work of the ephod; that the oracle should not be loosed from the ephod, as the Lord commanded Moses. <a href="/parallel/exodus/39-21.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=10394" 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> …20They 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. 21<a href="/hebrew/7405.htm" title="7405: way·yir·kə·sū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To bind. A primitive root; to tie.">Then they tied</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/2885.htm" title="2885: miṭ·ṭab·bə·‘ō·ṯāw (Prep-m:: N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Signet ring, ring, signet. From taba'; properly, a seal, i.e. Signet; hence a ring of any kind.">the rings</a> <a href="/hebrew/2833.htm" title="2833: ha·ḥō·šen (Art:: N-ms) -- From an unused root probably meaning to contain or sparkle; perhaps a pocket, or rich, used only of the gorget of the highpriest.">of the breastpiece</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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.">the rings</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/6616.htm" title="6616: bip̄·ṯîl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Cord, thread. From pathal; twine.">with a cord</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 yarn,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2833.htm" title="2833: ha·ḥō·šen (Art:: N-ms) -- From an unused root probably meaning to contain or sparkle; perhaps a pocket, or rich, used only of the gorget of the highpriest.">so that the breastpiece</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: lih·yōṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</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.">above</a> <a href="/hebrew/2805.htm" title="2805: ḥê·šeḇ (N-msc) -- Ingenious work. From chashab; a belt or strap.">the 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.">of the ephod</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and would not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2118.htm" title="2118: yiz·zaḥ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To remove, displace. A primitive root; to shove or displace.">swing out</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘al (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from</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/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</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/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">had commanded</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses.</a> <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/28-28.htm">Exodus 28:28</a> 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/4-6.htm">Numbers 4:6</a> They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles. <a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Hebrews 9:4</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. <a href="/exodus/25-7.htm">Exodus 25:7</a> and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece. <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/28-15.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/35-9.htm">Exodus 35:9</a> and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece. <a href="/exodus/35-27.htm">Exodus 35:27</a> The leaders brought onyx stones and gemstones to mount on the ephod and breastpiece, <a href="/exodus/39-6.htm">Exodus 39:6-7</a> They mounted the onyx stones in gold filigree settings, engraved like a seal with the names of the sons of Israel. / Then they fastened them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel, as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/leviticus/16-4.htm">Leviticus 16:4</a> He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them. <a href="/numbers/3-31.htm">Numbers 3:31</a> Their duties were the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the articles of the sanctuary used with them, and the curtain—all the service for these items. <a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">Numbers 7:89</a> When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him. <a href="/1_kings/7-14.htm">1 Kings 7:14</a> He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they did bind the breastplate by his rings to the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it might be above the curious girdle of the ephod, and that the breastplate might not be loosed from the ephod; as the LORD commanded Moses.as the Lord<a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a> Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.<a href="/1_corinthians/1-25.htm">1 Corinthians 1:25,27</a> Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/39-19.htm">Bag</a> <a href="/exodus/39-20.htm">Band</a> <a href="/exodus/29-9.htm">Bind</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Blue</a> <a href="/exodus/29-9.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/exodus/39-19.htm">Breastpiece</a> <a href="/exodus/39-19.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/exodus/39-19.htm">Breast-Plate</a> <a href="/exodus/39-7.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/exodus/36-17.htm">Connecting</a> <a href="/exodus/36-17.htm">Cord</a> <a href="/exodus/39-20.htm">Curious</a> <a href="/exodus/39-20.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/exodus/39-18.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/exodus/39-5.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/exodus/28-37.htm">Lace</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/exodus/39-7.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/39-20.htm">Rings</a> <a href="/exodus/39-20.htm">Skillfully</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Swing</a> <a href="/exodus/39-20.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/39-20.htm">Waistband</a> <a href="/exodus/39-20.htm">Woven</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/8-8.htm">Bag</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Band</a> <a href="/numbers/30-2.htm">Bind</a> <a href="/exodus/39-22.htm">Blue</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-8.htm">Breastpiece</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-8.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-8.htm">Breast-Plate</a> <a href="/exodus/39-26.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Connecting</a> <a href="/exodus/39-31.htm">Cord</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Curious</a> <a href="/exodus/39-22.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/exodus/39-31.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/exodus/39-29.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/exodus/39-31.htm">Lace</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-2.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/29-39.htm">Rings</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Skillfully</a> <a href="/job/28-4.htm">Swing</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Waistband</a> <a href="/exodus/39-22.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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/39.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/39.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then they tied the rings of the breastpiece to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn The breastpiece, also known as the breastplate of judgment, was an essential part of the high priest's garments, symbolizing his role as mediator between God and the Israelites. The use of blue yarn is significant, as blue often represents divinity and heavenly origin in biblical symbolism. The connection between the breastpiece and the ephod with blue yarn emphasizes the unity and divine purpose of the priestly garments. The ephod itself was a sacred vestment worn by the high priest, and its rings allowed for the secure attachment of the breastpiece, ensuring that it remained in place during priestly duties.so that the breastpiece was above the waistband of the ephod The positioning of the breastpiece above the waistband of the ephod highlights its prominence and importance. The breastpiece contained the Urim and Thummim, tools used for divine decision-making, signifying the high priest's role in seeking God's guidance for the people. The waistband, or girdle, of the ephod served to secure the garment, symbolizing readiness and service. The placement of the breastpiece above the waistband indicates the priority of divine guidance and judgment in the priest's service.and would not swing out from the ephod The secure attachment of the breastpiece to the ephod ensured stability and order during the high priest's movements. This detail underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity and function of the priestly garments, reflecting the order and precision required in worship and service to God. The stability of the breastpiece also symbolizes the steadfastness and reliability of God's guidance and judgment.just as the LORD had commanded Moses This phrase emphasizes the obedience of the Israelites to God's specific instructions given to Moses. It reflects the broader theme of obedience and faithfulness to God's commands throughout the book of Exodus. The construction of the tabernacle and the priestly garments according to divine specifications highlights the importance of following God's will precisely. This obedience is a recurring theme in Scripture, pointing to the necessity of aligning human actions with divine instructions, as seen in other biblical narratives and teachings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and receive the Law on Mount Sinai. Moses is the central figure in the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, following God's specific instructions. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The people of God, who are in the process of constructing the Tabernacle as a place for God's presence to dwell among them. They are learning obedience and worship through these detailed instructions. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a> The portable sanctuary that the Israelites built according to God's instructions. It served as the dwelling place of God among His people during their journey through the wilderness. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_breastpiece.htm">The Breastpiece</a> A sacred garment worn by the High Priest, part of the priestly attire. It was intricately designed and held the Urim and Thummim, used for discerning God's will. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_ephod.htm">The Ephod</a> A garment worn by the High Priest, to which the breastpiece was attached. It was made of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen, symbolizing the beauty and holiness required in approaching God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a> The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle and priestly garments highlight the importance of obedience in worship. Just as the Israelites followed God's commands, we are called to obey His Word in our lives. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_priesthood.htm">Symbolism of the Priesthood</a> The High Priest's garments symbolize the holiness and purity required to approach God. As believers, we are called to live holy lives, set apart for God's purposes. <a href="/topical/c/christ_as_our_high_priest.htm">Christ as Our High Priest</a> The role of the High Priest in the Old Testament points to Jesus, our Great High Priest, who intercedes for us and provides access to God. We can approach God with confidence through Christ. <a href="/topical/u/unity_and_connection.htm">Unity and Connection</a> The fastening of the breastpiece to the ephod with a blue cord signifies the unity and connection required in the body of Christ. We are called to be united in purpose and love as we serve God together. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_details.htm">Faithfulness in Small Details</a> The meticulous attention to detail in the construction of the Tabernacle teaches us the value of faithfulness in even the smallest aspects of our lives and service to God.<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/how_did_david_use_the_ephod_for_guidance.htm">How did David consult the ephod for instant divine guidance in 1 Samuel 23:9-12 when similar direct communication is uncommon elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a> <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/why_did_god_command_a_bronze_serpent.htm">Numbers 21:8-9 - Why would God command Moses to create a bronze serpent, seemingly at odds with prohibitions against idol-making in Exodus 20?</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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/exodus/39-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then they tied וַיִּרְכְּס֣וּ (way·yir·kə·sū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7405.htm">Strong's 7405: </a> To bind the rings מִטַּבְּעֹתָיו֩ (miṭ·ṭab·bə·‘ō·ṯāw) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2885.htm">Strong's 2885: </a> A seal, signet, a ring of any kind of the breastpiece הַחֹ֡שֶׁן (ha·ḥō·šen) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2833.htm">Strong's 2833: </a> A pocket, rich, the gorget of the highpriest to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the rings טַבְּעֹ֨ת (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 of the ephod הָאֵפֹ֜ד (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 with a cord בִּפְתִ֣יל (bip̄·ṯîl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6616.htm">Strong's 6616: </a> Cord, thread of blue yarn, תְּכֵ֗לֶת (tə·ḵê·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8504.htm">Strong's 8504: </a> The cerulean mussel, the color, obtained therefrom, stuff dyed therewith so that the breastpiece הַחֹ֔שֶׁן (ha·ḥō·šen) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2833.htm">Strong's 2833: </a> A pocket, rich, the gorget of the highpriest was לִֽהְיֹת֙ (lih·yōṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be above עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the waistband חֵ֣שֶׁב (ḥê·šeḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2805.htm">Strong's 2805: </a> Ingenious work of the ephod הָאֵפֹ֔ד (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 and would not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no come loose יִזַּ֣ח (yiz·zaḥ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2118.htm">Strong's 2118: </a> To remove, displace from מֵעַ֖ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the ephod, הָאֵפֹ֑ד (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 just as כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had commanded צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Moses. מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/39-21.htm">Exodus 39:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/39-21.htm">Exodus 39:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/39-21.htm">Exodus 39:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/39-21.htm">Exodus 39:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/39-21.htm">Exodus 39:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/39-21.htm">Exodus 39:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/39-21.htm">Exodus 39:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/39-21.htm">Exodus 39:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/39-21.htm">Exodus 39:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/39-21.htm">Exodus 39:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">OT Law: Exodus 39:21 They bound the breastplate by its rings (Exo. 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