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href="/bsb/exodus/28.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/28.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The gold bells and the pomegranates are to alternate around the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/28.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The gold bells and pomegranates are to alternate all around the hem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/28.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, around the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/28.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the hem of the robe round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the hem of the robe all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, all around on the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, all around on the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, all around on the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, all around on the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, all around the [bottom] hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that gold bells and pomegranates alternate around the lower hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that gold bells and pomegranates alternate around the lower hem of the robe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the robe round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the robe round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />a gold bell alternating with a pomegranate all around the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You are to have a gold bell and a pomegranate, then a gold bell and a pomegranate, on the hem of the robe all the way around it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The pattern is to be a gold bell and a pomegranate, a gold bell and a pomegranate, all around the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, around the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the hem of the robe around it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, around the hem of the robe. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />a bell of gold and a pomegranate [and] a bell of gold and a pomegranate [are] on the hems of the upper robe all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> a bell of gold and a pomegranate, a bell of gold and a pomegranate are on the hems of the upper robe round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />A gold bell and a pomegranate, a gold bell and a pomegranate, upon the train of the robe round about.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So that there shall be a golden bell and a pomegranate, and again another golden bell and a pomegranate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />So then, there shall be a little golden bell and a pomegranate, and again another golden bell and a pomegranate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />a gold bell, a pomegranate, a gold bell, a pomegranate, all around the hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />a golden bell and a pomegranate alternating all around the lower hem of the robe.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, on the hem of the robe round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And a bell, a bell of gold and pomegranates on the hem of the apron, encircling.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the robe round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A bell by the side of a golden pomegranate, and flower-work on the fringe of the robe round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/28-34.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=7237" 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/28.htm">Additional Priestly Garments</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them, <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><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.">alternating</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">the gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/6472.htm" title="6472: pa·‘ă·mōn (N-msc) -- Bell (on high priest's robe). From pa'am; a bell.">bells</a> <a href="/hebrew/7416.htm" title="7416: wə·rim·mō·wn (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A pomegranate. Or rimmon; from ramam; a pomegranate, the tree or the fruit.">and pomegranates</a> <a href="/hebrew/6472.htm" title="6472: pa·‘ă·mōn (N-msc) -- Bell (on high priest's robe). From pa'am; a bell."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7416.htm" title="7416: wə·rim·mō·wn (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A pomegranate. Or rimmon; from ramam; a pomegranate, the tree or the fruit."></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."></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.">around 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">35</span>Aaron must wear the robe whenever he ministers, and its sound will be heard when he enters or exits the sanctuary before the LORD, so that he will not die.…<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="/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="/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="/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="/exodus/39-25.htm">Exodus 39:25-26</a></span><br />They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates, / alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/10-2.htm">Numbers 10:2</a></span><br />“Make two trumpets of hammered silver to be used for calling the congregation and for having the camps set out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-50.htm">1 Kings 7:50</a></span><br />the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-21.htm">2 Chronicles 4:21</a></span><br />the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-5.htm">Psalm 150:5</a></span><br />Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a></span><br />Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.<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="/matthew/23-5.htm">Matthew 23:5</a></span><br />All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-56.htm">Mark 6:56</a></span><br />And wherever He went—villages and towns and countrysides—they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-44.htm">Luke 8:44</a></span><br />She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.<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="/acts/19-12.htm">Acts 19:12</a></span><br />so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, on the hem of the robe round about.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">Psalm 89:15</a></b></br> Blessed <i>is</i> the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/2-3.htm">Song of Solomon 2:3</a></b></br> As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so <i>is</i> my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit <i>was</i> sweet to my taste.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/4-3.htm">Song of Solomon 4:3,13</a></b></br> Thy lips <i>are</i> like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech <i>is</i> comely: thy temples <i>are</i> like a piece of a pomegranate within thy locks… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/39-26.htm">Bell</a> <a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Bells</a> <a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/exodus/23-16.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/25-25.htm">Golden</a> <a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Hem</a> <a href="/exodus/39-26.htm">Hems</a> <a href="/haggai/2-19.htm">Pomegranate</a> <a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Pomegranates</a> <a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Round</a> <a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Skirts</a> <a href="/exodus/24-14.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">Upper</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/39-26.htm">Bell</a> <a href="/exodus/28-35.htm">Bells</a> <a href="/exodus/29-5.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-10.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/exodus/28-36.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/30-4.htm">Golden</a> <a href="/exodus/39-24.htm">Hem</a> <a href="/exodus/39-24.htm">Hems</a> <a href="/exodus/39-26.htm">Pomegranate</a> <a href="/exodus/39-24.htm">Pomegranates</a> <a href="/exodus/29-5.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/exodus/29-9.htm">Round</a> <a href="/exodus/39-24.htm">Skirts</a> <a href="/exodus/32-8.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/exodus/29-5.htm">Upper</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 28</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Aaron and his sons are set apart for the priest's office</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-2.htm">Holy garments are appointed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">The ephod and girdle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">The breast-plate with twelve precious stones</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">The Urim and Thummim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">The robe of the ephod, with pomegranates and bells</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-36.htm">The plate of the mitre</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">The embroidered coat</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-40.htm">The garments for Aaron's sons</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/28.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/28.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>alternating the gold bells and pomegranates</b><br>The design of the priestly garments, particularly the robe of the ephod, is detailed and symbolic. The gold bells and pomegranates were alternated around the hem, signifying a balance between sound and silence, or proclamation and fruitfulness. Gold, a precious metal, symbolizes divinity and purity, while pomegranates, often associated with abundance and fertility, represent the fruitfulness of God's people. The alternating pattern may also suggest the harmony and order required in worship and service to God. The sound of the bells was significant, as it announced the high priest's presence in the Holy Place, ensuring he was not struck down for entering unannounced (<a href="/exodus/28-35.htm">Exodus 28:35</a>).<p><b>around the lower hem of the robe</b><br>The robe was part of the high priest's garments, worn beneath the ephod. The hem, being the lowest part, signifies humility and service. The placement of the bells and pomegranates on the hem indicates that even the most humble aspects of service are to be adorned with beauty and purpose. The robe itself was blue, a color often associated with heaven and divine revelation. This garment, with its intricate design, set the high priest apart, emphasizing the sacredness of his role as a mediator between God and the Israelites. The detailed instructions for the priestly garments underscore the importance of approaching God with reverence and obedience, as seen throughout the Levitical laws.<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 priestly garments from God on Mount Sinai.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>The brother of Moses, appointed as the first high priest of Israel, for whom the robe with bells and pomegranates was made.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who were to be led by priests in worship and service to God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the divine presence, where the high priest would serve.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/priestly_garments.htm">Priestly Garments</a></b><br>Special clothing, including the robe with bells and pomegranates, designed for the high priest to wear during service.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_bells_and_pomegranates.htm">Symbolism of the Bells and Pomegranates</a></b><br>The alternating gold bells and pomegranates on the robe symbolize the balance of sound and beauty in worship. The bells signified the presence and movement of the high priest, while the pomegranates, often associated with fruitfulness, represented the abundance and blessings of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_high_priest.htm">The Role of the High Priest</a></b><br>The high priest served as a mediator between God and the people. This role foreshadows Christ, our ultimate High Priest, who intercedes on our behalf.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_in_worship.htm">Holiness in Worship</a></b><br>The detailed instructions for the priestly garments highlight the importance of approaching God with reverence and holiness. Our worship today should reflect this same attitude of respect and awe.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_fruitfulness.htm">Spiritual Fruitfulness</a></b><br>Just as the pomegranates symbolized fruitfulness, believers are called to bear spiritual fruit in their lives, demonstrating the character of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sound_of_faith.htm">The Sound of Faith</a></b><br>The bells on the robe remind us that our faith should be evident and heard in our daily lives, as we live out our calling as a royal priesthood.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 28</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_church_bells_rung.htm">What is the significance of ringing church bells?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_the_high_priest_tied_with_a_rope.htm">Was a rope tied to the high priest inside?</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_materials_for_garments.htm">Exodus 28:2-5: Where did nomadic Israelites supposedly in the desert acquire the costly fabrics, precious stones, and gold for such elaborate garments?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 34, 35.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">A golden bell and a pomegranate</span>. Hebrew tradition gives a most uncertain sound with respect to the number of the bells. According to some, they were 12 only; according to others, 72; according to a third school, 3651 Equally conflicting are the explanations given of their symbolism - <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> that they typified the proclamation and expounding of the law by the high-priest - <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> that they were a musical offering of praise - <p><span class="note_emph">(3)</span> that they marked kingly dignity, since Oriental kings sometimes wore bells - and . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/28-34.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">so that gold</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָב֙</span> <span class="translit">(zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bells</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּעֲמֹ֤ן</span> <span class="translit">(pa·‘ă·mōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6472.htm">Strong's 6472: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bell (on high priest's robe)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and pomegranates</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרִמּ֔וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·rim·mō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<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">alternate around</span><br /><span class="heb">סָבִֽיב׃</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 lower hem</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁוּלֵ֥י</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">הַמְּעִ֖יל</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/28-34.htm">Exodus 28:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/28-34.htm">Exodus 28:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/28-34.htm">Exodus 28:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/28-34.htm">Exodus 28:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/28-34.htm">Exodus 28:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/28-34.htm">Exodus 28:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/28-34.htm">Exodus 28:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/28-34.htm">Exodus 28:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/28-34.htm">Exodus 28:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/28-34.htm">Exodus 28:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/28-34.htm">OT Law: Exodus 28:34 A golden bell and a pomegranate (Exo. 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