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There shall be a woven edge like a collar around this opening, so that it will not tear. <a href="/nlt/exodus/28.htm">New Living Translation</a> with an opening for Aaron’s head in the middle of it. Reinforce the opening with a woven collar so it will not tear. <a href="/esv/exodus/28.htm">English Standard Version</a> It shall have an opening for the head in the middle of it, with a woven binding around the opening, like the opening in a garment, so that it may not tear. <a href="/bsb/exodus/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> with an opening at its top in the center. Around the opening shall be a woven collar with an opening like that of a garment, so that it will not tear. <a href="/kjv/exodus/28.htm">King James Bible</a> And there shall be an hole in the top of it, in the midst thereof: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of an habergeon, that it be not rent. <a href="/nkjv/exodus/28.htm">New King James Version</a> There shall be an opening for his head in the middle of it; it shall have a woven binding all around its opening, like the opening in a coat of mail, so that it does not tear. <a href="/nasb_/exodus/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> There shall be an opening at its top in the middle of it; around its opening there shall be a binding of woven work, like the opening of a coat of mail, so that it will not be torn. <a href="/nasb/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220There shall be an opening at its top in the middle of it; around its opening there shall be a binding of woven work, like the opening of a coat of mail, so that it will not be torn. <a href="/nasb77/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And there shall be an opening at its top in the middle of it; around its opening there shall be a binding of woven work, as it were the opening of a coat of mail, that it may not be torn. <a href="/lsb/exodus/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> There shall be an opening at its top in the middle of it; around the edge of its opening there shall be a binding of woven work, like the opening of a coat of mail, so that it will not be torn. <a href="/amp/exodus/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> There shall be an opening at its top in the center [for the head], with a binding of woven work around the opening, like the opening in a coat of armor, so that it will not tear or fray. <a href="/csb/exodus/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> There should be an opening at its top in the center of it. Around the opening, there should be a woven collar with an opening like that of body armor so that it does not tear. <a href="/hcsb/exodus/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> There should be an opening at its top in the center of it. Around the opening, there should be a woven collar with an opening like that of body armor so that it does not tear. <a href="/asv/exodus/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it shall have a hole for the head in the midst thereof: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of a coat of mail, that it be not rent. <a href="/cev/exodus/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> with an opening in the center for his head. Be sure to bind the material around the collar to keep it from wearing out. <a href="/erv/exodus/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it shall have a hole for the head in the midst thereof: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of a coat of mail, that it be not rent. <a href="/gwt/exodus/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Make an opening for the head in the center with a reinforced edge (like a leather collar) all around it to keep it from tearing. <a href="/gnt/exodus/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> It is to have a hole for the head, and this hole is to be reinforced with a woven binding to keep it from tearing. <a href="/isv/exodus/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> There is to be an opening at its top, in the middle, with a woven binding around the opening like the opening of a coat of mail so that it cannot be torn. <a href="/msb/exodus/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> with an opening at its top in the center. Around the opening shall be a woven collar with an opening like that of a garment, so that it will not tear. <a href="/net/exodus/28.htm">NET Bible</a> There is to be an opening in its top in the center of it, with an edge all around the opening, the work of a weaver, like the opening of a collar, so that it cannot be torn. <a href="/nheb/exodus/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It shall have a hole for the head in its midst: it shall have a binding of woven work around its hole, as it were the hole of a coat of mail, that it not be torn. <a href="/wbt/exodus/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And there shall be a hole in the top of it, in the midst of it: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as the hole of an habergeon, that it be not rent. <a href="/web/exodus/28.htm">World English Bible</a> It shall have a hole for the head in the middle of it. It shall have a binding of woven work around its hole, as it were the hole of a coat of mail, that it not be torn. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the opening for his head has been in its midst; there is a border for its opening all around—the work of a weaver—[and] there is as the opening of a [linen] habergeon for it; it is not torn. <a href="/ylt/exodus/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the opening for its head hath been in its midst, a border is to its opening round about, work of a weaver, as the opening of a habergeon there is to it; it is not rent. <a href="/slt/exodus/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the mouth of its head shall be in the midst of it: the lip shall be before it round about a plaited work, as the mouth of a coat of mail shall be to it: it shall not rend.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In the midst whereof above shall be a hole for the head, and a border round about it woven, as is wont to be made in the outmost parts of garments, that it may not easily be broken. <a href="/cpdv/exodus/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and the head will be above its middle, with a hem woven around it, just as is usually made at the end parts of a garment, so that it may not be easily broken. <a href="/nabre/exodus/28.htm">New American Bible</a> It shall have an opening for the head in the center, and around this opening there shall be a selvage, woven as at the opening of a shirt, to keep it from being torn. <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> It shall have an opening for the head in the middle of it, with a woven binding around the opening, like the opening in a coat of mail, so that it may not be torn.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And there shall be an opening in the top of it, in the midst thereof; and it shall have a binding of woven work round about the opening of it, hemmed on the edge so that it may not be torn. <a href="/hpbt/exodus/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the opening of its top will have within it a lip; it will be for the opening encircling the work, woven like a mouth; it shall be of cord that it will not rip.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it shall have a hole for the head in the midst thereof; it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of a coat of mail that it be not rent. <a href="/sep/exodus/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the opening of it shall be in the middle having a fringe round about the opening, the work of the weaver, woven together in the joining of the same piece that it might not be rent. <a href="/parallel/exodus/28-32.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=7218" 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/28.htm">Additional Priestly Garments</a> 31You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, 32<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: p̄î- (N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">an opening</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rō·šōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">at its top</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·w·ḵōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">in the center.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">Around the opening</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">shall be</a> <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm" title="4639: ma·‘ă·śêh (N-msc) -- A deed, work. From asah; an action; generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product or property.">a woven</a> <a href="/hebrew/707.htm" title="707: ’ō·rêḡ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To weave. A primitive root; to plait or weave."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8193.htm" title="8193: śā·p̄āh (N-fs) -- Or sepheth; probably from caphah or shaphah through the idea of termination; the lip; by implication, language; by analogy, a margin.">collar</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: lə·p̄îw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">with an opening</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: kə·p̄î (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">like that</a> <a href="/hebrew/8473.htm" title="8473: ṯaḥ·rā (N-ms) -- A corselet. From charah in the original sense of chuwr or chuwr; a linen corslet.">of a garment,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">so that</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">it</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7167.htm" title="7167: yiq·qā·rê·a‘ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To tear. A primitive root; to rend, literally or figuratively.">tear.</a> 33Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them,…<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="/leviticus/21-10.htm">Leviticus 21:10</a> The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments. <a href="/john/19-23.htm">John 19:23-24</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/27-35.htm">Matthew 27:35</a> When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots. <a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14</a> Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess. <a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Hebrews 7:26-28</a> Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. / Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. / For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever. <a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Leviticus 8:7-9</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. / 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. <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="/1_samuel/2-18.htm">1 Samuel 2:18-19</a> Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod. / Each year his mother would make him a little robe and bring it to him when she went with her husband to offer the annual sacrifice. <a href="/2_samuel/6-14.htm">2 Samuel 6:14</a> And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, <a href="/2_chronicles/26-19.htm">2 Chronicles 26:19</a> Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> 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. <a href="/zechariah/3-4.htm">Zechariah 3:4</a> So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.” <a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Revelation 1:13</a> and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. <a href="/revelation/19-13.htm">Revelation 19:13-16</a> He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. / The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses. / And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. ... <a href="/numbers/15-38.htm">Numbers 15:38-39</a> “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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And there shall be an hole in the top of it, in the middle thereof: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of an habergeon, that it be not rent.as it were<a href="/exodus/39-28.htm">Exodus 39:28</a> And a mitre of fine linen, and goodly bonnets of fine linen, and linen breeches of fine twined linen,<a href="/2_chronicles/26-14.htm">2 Chronicles 26:14</a> And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the host shields, and spears, and helmets, and habergeons, and bows, and slings to cast stones.<a href="/nehemiah/4-16.htm">Nehemiah 4:16</a> And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah.that it be not rent<a href="/john/19-23.htm">John 19:23,24</a> Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout… <a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3-16</a> Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Band</a> <a href="/genesis/49-11.htm">Binding</a> <a href="/exodus/28-26.htm">Border</a> <a href="/exodus/23-24.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/exodus/26-28.htm">Center</a> <a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Coat</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-26.htm">Collar</a> <a href="/exodus/28-26.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Edged</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-13.htm">Fighting-Man</a> <a href="/exodus/22-27.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/job/41-26.htm">Habergeon</a> <a href="/exodus/26-24.htm">Head</a> <a href="/exodus/21-34.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-3.htm">Mail</a> <a href="/exodus/27-5.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/exodus/27-5.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/exodus/13-2.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/genesis/44-13.htm">Rend</a> <a href="/genesis/44-13.htm">Rent</a> <a href="/exodus/28-11.htm">Round</a> <a href="/exodus/19-19.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/28-25.htm">Top</a> <a href="/exodus/22-31.htm">Torn</a> <a href="/exodus/27-16.htm">Weaver</a> <a href="/exodus/28-22.htm">Work</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Woven</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">Band</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Binding</a> <a href="/exodus/30-3.htm">Border</a> <a href="/exodus/32-25.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/exodus/36-33.htm">Center</a> <a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">Coat</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Collar</a> <a href="/exodus/36-11.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Edged</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Fighting-Man</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Habergeon</a> <a href="/exodus/29-6.htm">Head</a> <a href="/exodus/33-22.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Mail</a> <a href="/exodus/28-42.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/exodus/29-4.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Rend</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Rent</a> <a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Round</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-9.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/30-3.htm">Top</a> <a href="/exodus/39-23.htm">Torn</a> <a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">Weaver</a> <a href="/exodus/28-35.htm">Work</a> <a href="/exodus/29-5.htm">Woven</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 28</div>1. <a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Aaron and his sons are set apart for the priest's office</a> 2. <a href="/exodus/28-2.htm">Holy garments are appointed</a> 6. <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">The ephod and girdle</a> 15. <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">The breast-plate with twelve precious stones</a> 30. <a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">The Urim and Thummim</a> 31. <a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">The robe of the ephod, with pomegranates and bells</a> 36. <a href="/exodus/28-36.htm">The plate of the mitre</a> 39. <a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">The embroidered coat</a> 40. <a href="/exodus/28-40.htm">The garments for Aaron's sons</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'; 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The central opening signifies the importance of the garment's function, allowing it to be worn over the head, symbolizing the priest's role as a mediator between God and the people. The centrality of the opening may also reflect the central role of the priesthood in Israel's worship and covenant relationship with God. This design is practical, ensuring the garment can be worn securely and comfortably during priestly duties.Around the opening shall be a woven collar The woven collar around the opening serves both a functional and symbolic purpose. Functionally, it reinforces the garment, preventing wear and tear, which is crucial for a garment meant to be used repeatedly in sacred rituals. Symbolically, the collar represents the strength and integrity required of the priestly office. The craftsmanship involved in weaving the collar reflects the care and precision required in serving God, paralleling the meticulous nature of the Law given to Israel.with an opening like that of a garment This comparison to a common garment suggests that while the ephod is a sacred item, it is also practical and functional. The design is intentional, ensuring that the ephod is durable and fit for the high priest's active role. This phrase may also imply that the sacred and the ordinary are interconnected, as the priestly garments, though unique, share similarities with everyday clothing, reminding the priest of his humanity and the need for humility before God.so that it will not tear The instruction to prevent tearing underscores the importance of maintaining the garment's integrity. In biblical symbolism, tearing can represent division or destruction, as seen in the tearing of the temple veil at Jesus' crucifixion (<a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a>), which signified the end of the separation between God and humanity. For the high priest's garment, preventing tears ensures that the priest remains whole and unblemished in his service, reflecting the holiness and perfection required in approaching God. This also prefigures the unblemished nature of Christ, our High Priest, who mediates the new covenant without flaw or imperfection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the priestly garments from God on Mount Sinai. 2. <a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a> The brother of Moses, who was appointed as the first high priest of Israel. The instructions for the garments were specifically for him and his descendants. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The chosen people of God, for whom the priestly garments were a symbol of holiness and separation. 4. <a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a> The dwelling place of God among His people, where the priests would serve wearing these garments. 5. <a href="/topical/p/priestly_garments.htm">Priestly Garments</a> Special clothing designed for the high priest, symbolizing purity, holiness, and the unique role of the priesthood.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_separation.htm">Holiness and Separation</a> The design of the priestly garments, including the seamless opening, signifies the holiness and separation required of those who serve God. As believers, we are called to live lives that reflect God's holiness. <a href="/topical/a/attention_to_detail.htm">Attention to Detail</a> God's instructions for the garments were precise, indicating that He cares about the details of our worship and service. We should strive for excellence in our service to God, paying attention to the details in our spiritual lives. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_garments.htm">Symbolism of the Garments</a> The garments were not just functional but symbolic of the priest's role as a mediator between God and the people. As Christians, we are called to be ambassadors for Christ, representing Him to the world. <a href="/topical/p/protection_and_preservation.htm">Protection and Preservation</a> The woven edge around the opening was to prevent tearing, symbolizing the need for protection and preservation in our spiritual walk. We must guard our hearts and maintain the integrity of our faith. <a href="/topical/c/christ_as_our_high_priest.htm">Christ as Our High Priest</a> The high priest's garments point to Jesus, our ultimate High Priest, who intercedes for us. We can approach God with confidence, knowing that Christ has made a way for us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 28</a> <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 href="/q/why_does_exodus_32_25-28_record_3,000_deaths.htm">Why does Exodus 32:25-28 record the killing of about three thousand people, and is there any historical or archaeological support for such a large-scale event?</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 href="/q/bible's_view_on_god_vs._satan.htm">What does the Bible say about God versus Satan?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) As it were the hole of a habergeon.--Linen corselets, or "habergeons," were common in Egypt, and were shaped as is here indicated. The word used for "habergeon," takl?rah, is thought to be Egyptian.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 32. - An hole in the top of it. A mere circular hole for the head to go through, unaccompanied by a slit or longitudinal opening. In the midst of it. Midway between the two arm-holes. A binding of woven work round about the hole of it. This would strengthen the edge of the opening) and prevent it from tearing or fraying. The binding was probably sewn on after the frock was woven. As it were the hole of an habergeon. Linen corselets or habergeons have been found in Egypt. They were sometimes covered with metal scales, and were of the make here indicated. (See the author's History of Egypt, vol. 1. p. 446.) The word here used for "habergeon" (takharah) is Egyptian. <a href="/commentaries/exodus/28-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>with וְהָיָ֥ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be an opening פִֽי־ (p̄î-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to at its top רֹאשׁ֖וֹ (rō·šōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head in the center. בְּתוֹכ֑וֹ (bə·ṯō·w·ḵōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre Around [the opening] סָבִ֜יב (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> A circle, neighbour, environs, around shall be יִֽהְיֶה֩ (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be a woven מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה (ma·‘ă·śêh) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4639.htm">Strong's 4639: </a> An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property collar שָׂפָ֡ה (śā·p̄āh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8193.htm">Strong's 8193: </a> The lip, language, a margin with an opening לְפִ֨יו (lə·p̄îw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to like that כְּפִ֥י (kə·p̄î) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of a garment, תַחְרָ֛א (ṯaḥ·rā) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8473.htm">Strong's 8473: </a> A linen corslet so that it יִֽהְיֶה־ (yih·yeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be will not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no tear. יִקָּרֵֽעַ׃ (yiq·qā·rê·a‘) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7167.htm">Strong's 7167: </a> To rend <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/28-32.htm">Exodus 28:32 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/28-32.htm">Exodus 28:32 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/28-32.htm">Exodus 28:32 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/28-32.htm">Exodus 28:32 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/28-32.htm">Exodus 28:32 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/28-32.htm">Exodus 28:32 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/28-32.htm">Exodus 28:32 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/28-32.htm">Exodus 28:32 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/28-32.htm">Exodus 28:32 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/28-32.htm">Exodus 28:32 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/28-32.htm">OT Law: Exodus 28:32 It shall have a hole (Exo. 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