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href="/bsb/exodus/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Make two additional gold rings and attach them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on its front, near its seam just above its woven waistband. <a href="/kjv/exodus/28.htm">King James Bible</a> And two other rings of gold thou shalt make, and shalt put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, toward the forepart thereof, over against the other coupling thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod. <a href="/nkjv/exodus/28.htm">New King James Version</a> And two other rings of gold you shall make, and put them on the two shoulder straps, underneath the ephod toward its front, right at the seam above the intricately woven band of the ephod. <a href="/nasb_/exodus/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And you shall make two rings of gold and put them on the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on the front of it close to the place where it is joined, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod. <a href="/nasb/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220You shall make two rings of gold and put them on the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on the front of it close to the place where it is joined, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod. <a href="/nasb77/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And you shall make two rings of gold and put them on the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on the front of it close to the place where it is joined, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod. <a href="/lsb/exodus/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> You shall make two rings of gold and put them on the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on the front of it close to the place where it is joined, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod. <a href="/amp/exodus/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> You are to make two gold rings and attach them to the lower part of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod in front, close to the place where it is joined, above the skillfully woven sash of the ephod. <a href="/csb/exodus/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Make two more gold rings and attach them to the bottom of the ephod’s two shoulder pieces on its front, close to its seam, and above the ephod’s woven waistband. <a href="/hcsb/exodus/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Make two more gold rings and attach them to the bottom of the ephod&#8217s two shoulder pieces on its front, close to its seam, and above the ephod&#8217s woven waistband. <a href="/asv/exodus/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> And thou shalt make two rings of gold, and shalt put them on the two shoulder-pieces of the ephod underneath, in the forepart thereof, close by the coupling thereof, above the skilfully woven band of the ephod. <a href="/cev/exodus/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and two more near the bottom of the shoulder straps right above the sash. <a href="/erv/exodus/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> And thou shalt make two rings of gold, and shalt put them on the two shoulderpieces of the ephod underneath, in the forepart thereof, close by the coupling thereof, above the cunningly woven band of the ephod. <a href="/gwt/exodus/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Make two [more] gold rings, and fasten them to the bottom of the shoulder straps on the front of the ephod. This will be close to the seam just above the belt of the ephod. <a href="/gnt/exodus/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> Make two more gold rings and attach them to the lower part of the front of the two shoulder straps of the ephod, near the seam and above the finely woven belt. <a href="/isv/exodus/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> You are to make two gold rings and attach them in front on the lower part of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod close to the place where it's joined, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod. <a href="/msb/exodus/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Make two additional gold rings and attach them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on its front, near its seam just above its woven waistband. <a href="/net/exodus/28.htm">NET Bible</a> You are to make two more gold rings and attach them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces on the front of the ephod, close to the juncture above the waistband of the ephod. <a href="/nheb/exodus/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You shall make two rings of gold, and shall put them on the two shoulder straps of the ephod underneath, in its forepart, close by its coupling, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod. <a href="/wbt/exodus/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And two other rings of gold thou shalt make, and shalt put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, towards the forepart of it, over against the other coupling thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod. <a href="/web/exodus/28.htm">World English Bible</a> You shall make two rings of gold, and shall put them on the two shoulder straps of the ephod underneath, in its forepart, close by its coupling, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and you have made two rings of gold, and have put them on the two shoulders of the ephod, from beneath, in front of its face, close by its joining, above the girdle of the ephod, <a href="/ylt/exodus/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and thou hast made two rings of gold, and hast put them on the two shoulders of the ephod, beneath, over-against its front, over-against its joining, above the girdle of the ephod, <a href="/slt/exodus/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And make two gold rings, and give them upon the two shoulder pieces of the ephod from below, from the front of its face, with its joinings above the girdle of the ephod.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Moreover also other two rings of gold, which are to be set on each side of the ephod beneath, that looketh towards the nether joining, that the rational may be fitted with the ephod, <a href="/cpdv/exodus/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And then you shall also make two other rings of gold, which are to be suspended on both sides at the bottom of the ephod, which looks out opposite the face of the lower juncture, so that the breastplate can be fitted to the ephod. <a href="/nabre/exodus/28.htm">New American Bible</a> Then make two more rings of gold and fasten them to the bottom of the shoulder straps next to where they join the ephod in front, just above its embroidered belt. <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> You shall make two rings of gold, and attach them in front to the lower part of the two shoulder-pieces of the ephod, at its joining above the decorated band of the ephod.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And you shall make two rings of gold, and shall put them on the two shoulder-pieces of the ephod underneath, toward the forepart thereof, over against the joining thereof, above the embroidered girdle of the ephod. <a href="/hpbt/exodus/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And make two clasps of gold and set them on the two shoulders of the ephod from beneath, on its front, against its joint, above the girdle of the ephod.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And thou shalt make two rings of gold, and shalt put them on the two shoulder-pieces of the ephod underneath, in the forepart thereof, close by the coupling thereof, above the skilfully woven band of the ephod. <a href="/parallel/exodus/28-27.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=7161" 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">The Breastpiece</a> …26Make two more gold rings and attach them to the other two corners of the breastpiece, on the inside edge next to the ephod. 27<a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">Make</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·tê (Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">two additional</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.">gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/2885.htm" title="2885: ṭab·bə·‘ō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Signet ring, ring, signet. From taba'; properly, a seal, i.e. Signet; hence a ring of any kind.">rings</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wə·nā·ṯat·tāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and attach</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them</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.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4295.htm" title="4295: mil·lə·maṭ·ṭāh (Prep-m, Prep-l:: Adv) -- From avar with directive enclitic appended; downward, below or beneath; often adverbially with or without prefixes.">the bottom</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·tê (Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">of the two</a> <a href="/hebrew/3802.htm" title="3802: ḵiṯ·p̄ō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- From an unused root meaning to clothe; the shoulder; figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything.">shoulder pieces</a> <a href="/hebrew/646.htm" title="646: hā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ (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/4136.htm" title="4136: mim·mūl (Prep-m) -- Or mowl; or mowtl; or mul; from muwl; properly, abrupt, i.e. A precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially opposite.">on its front,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·nāw (N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5980.htm" title="5980: lə·‘um·maṯ (Prep-l) -- Close by, side by side with. From amam; conjunction, i.e. Society; mostly adverb or preposition, near, beside, along with.">near</a> <a href="/hebrew/4225.htm" title="4225: meḥ·bar·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Something joined, place of joining. From chabar; a junction, i.e. Seam or sewed piece.">its seam</a> <a href="/hebrew/4605.htm" title="4605: mim·ma·‘al (Prep-m:: Adv) -- From alah; properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.">just above</a> <a href="/hebrew/2805.htm" title="2805: lə·ḥê·šeḇ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Ingenious work. From chashab; a belt or strap.">its woven waistband.</a> <a href="/hebrew/646.htm" title="646: hā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- Rarely oephod; probably of foreign derivation; a girdle; specifically the ephod or high-priest's shoulder- piece; also generally, an image."></a> 28The 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.…<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/39-20.htm">Exodus 39:20-21</a> They 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. / 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="/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/27-21.htm">Numbers 27:21</a> He shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who will seek counsel for him before the LORD by the judgment of the Urim. At his command, he and all the Israelites with him—the entire congregation—will go out and come in.” <a href="/1_samuel/2-28.htm">1 Samuel 2:28</a> And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites. <a href="/1_chronicles/15-27.htm">1 Chronicles 15:27</a> Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-18.htm">2 Chronicles 26:18</a> They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.” <a href="/ezra/2-63.htm">Ezra 2:63</a> The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim. <a href="/nehemiah/7-65.htm">Nehemiah 7:65</a> The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim. <a href="/psalms/132-9.htm">Psalm 132:9</a> May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy. <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="/ezekiel/44-17.htm">Ezekiel 44:17-18</a> When they enter the gates of the inner court, they are to wear linen garments; they must not wear anything made of wool when they minister at the gates of the inner court or inside the temple. / They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. They must not wear anything that makes them perspire. <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Matthew 22:11-12</a> But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. / ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless. <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">Mark 12:38</a> In His teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greetings in the marketplaces, <a href="/luke/20-46.htm">Luke 20:46</a> “Beware of the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, and they love the greetings in the marketplaces, the chief seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets. <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And two other rings of gold you shall make, and shall put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, toward the forepart thereof, over against the other coupling thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod.the curious girdle<a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Exodus 28:8</a> And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it, shall be of the same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/28-26.htm">Attach</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Band</a> <a href="/exodus/26-24.htm">Bottom</a> <a href="/exodus/25-27.htm">Close</a> <a href="/exodus/26-10.htm">Coupling</a> <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Curious</a> <a href="/exodus/28-26.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/exodus/28-25.htm">Forepart</a> <a href="/exodus/28-25.htm">Front</a> <a href="/exodus/28-26.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/28-7.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/exodus/28-25.htm">Joining</a> <a href="/exodus/28-26.htm">Lower</a> <a href="/exodus/26-27.htm">Part</a> <a href="/exodus/28-25.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/exodus/28-26.htm">Rings</a> <a href="/john/19-23.htm">Seam</a> <a href="/exodus/28-25.htm">Shoulder</a> <a href="/exodus/28-25.htm">Shoulder-Pieces</a> <a href="/exodus/27-18.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Skilfully</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Skillfully</a> <a href="/exodus/28-25.htm">Straps</a> <a href="/exodus/28-26.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/revelation/6-9.htm">Underneath</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Woven</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/28-37.htm">Attach</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Band</a> <a href="/exodus/29-12.htm">Bottom</a> <a href="/exodus/37-14.htm">Close</a> <a href="/exodus/36-11.htm">Coupling</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Curious</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/exodus/39-18.htm">Forepart</a> <a href="/exodus/28-37.htm">Front</a> <a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/36-10.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/exodus/29-13.htm">Joining</a> <a href="/exodus/39-19.htm">Lower</a> <a href="/exodus/29-12.htm">Part</a> <a href="/exodus/29-17.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Rings</a> <a href="/exodus/39-20.htm">Seam</a> <a href="/exodus/29-22.htm">Shoulder</a> <a href="/exodus/39-4.htm">Shoulder-Pieces</a> <a href="/exodus/29-16.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Skilfully</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Skillfully</a> <a href="/exodus/39-4.htm">Straps</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/39-20.htm">Underneath</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.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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Gold, a precious metal, is often associated with royalty and divine nature, as seen in the construction of the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple. The use of gold in the priestly garments signifies the sacredness of the priestly office and the glory of God.and attach them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod The ephod is a significant garment worn by the high priest, representing his role as a mediator between God and the people. The shoulder pieces of the ephod bear the names of the tribes of Israel, symbolizing the high priest carrying the people before God. The placement of the rings at the bottom of the shoulder pieces suggests a connection between the priest's service and the support of the entire community of Israel.on its front, near its seam The specific placement of the rings on the front of the ephod, near its seam, indicates precision and intentionality in the design of the priestly garments. This attention to detail reflects the order and structure inherent in God's instructions for worship and service. The seam may symbolize the joining together of different elements, much like the unity required among the tribes of Israel and the unity between God and His people.just above its woven waistband The woven waistband of the ephod serves both a functional and symbolic purpose. It secures the ephod to the high priest, ensuring that it remains in place during his duties. Symbolically, the waistband represents readiness and preparedness for service, akin to the biblical exhortation to gird oneself for action. The positioning of the rings just above the waistband highlights the interconnectedness of the priest's role, the garments, and the spiritual readiness required to serve God faithfully.<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> Moses' brother, who was appointed as the first high priest of Israel. The instructions for the breastpiece were specifically for his priestly garments. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_breastpiece.htm">The Breastpiece</a> A sacred garment worn by the high priest, containing the Urim and Thummim, used for making decisions before God. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_ephod.htm">The Ephod</a> A part of the high priest's garments, to which the breastpiece was attached. It was made of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely twisted linen. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a> The place where God gave Moses the Law, including the detailed instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle and the priestly garments.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> The detailed instructions for the priestly garments highlight the importance of obedience to God's commands. Just as Moses and the Israelites were to follow God's instructions precisely, we are called to obey God's Word in our lives. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_priesthood.htm">Symbolism of the Priesthood</a> The high priest's garments, including the breastpiece and ephod, symbolize the role of the priest as a mediator. This foreshadows Christ's ultimate role as our mediator, emphasizing the need for a relationship with Him. <a href="/topical/a/attention_to_detail_in_worship.htm">Attention to Detail in Worship</a> The specific instructions for the priestly garments remind us that God cares about the details of our worship. We should approach worship with reverence and care, ensuring that our hearts and actions align with God's standards. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intercession.htm">The Role of Intercession</a> The high priest's role included interceding for the people. As believers, we are called to intercede for others, lifting them up in prayer and seeking God's guidance and blessing on their behalf.<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/what_does_'ephod'_mean.htm">What does 'ephod' mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_1_sam_23's_ephod_use_differ.htm">How does God's guidance through the ephod in 1 Samuel 23 contrast with other Old Testament passages that emphasize prophets rather than priestly objects for divine messages?</a> <a href="/q/could_freed_slaves_craft_the_ephod.htm">Exodus 28:6-14: How plausible is it that detailed and specialized craftsmanship for the ephod existed among a recently freed slave population?</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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27, 28) Two gold rings were also to be sewn on to the ephod, low down and in front, so as just to appear above the "curious girdle of the ephod," and the lower rings of the breastplate were to be laced to these rings by a "lace of blue." The breastplate was thus securely attached to the ephod, and showed above the "curious girdle" without covering it.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 27. - Over against the other coupling thereof. Rather, "near its joining." The "joining" of the ephod is perhaps the place where the 'curious girdle" was woven on to it. <a href="/commentaries/exodus/28-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Make וְעָשִׂיתָ֮ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make two [additional] שְׁתֵּ֣י (šə·tê) Number - fdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) gold זָהָב֒ (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky rings טַבְּע֣וֹת (ṭab·bə·‘ō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2885.htm">Strong's 2885: </a> A seal, signet, a ring of any kind and attach וְנָתַתָּ֣ה (wə·nā·ṯat·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set them to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the bottom מִלְּמַ֙טָּה֙ (mil·lə·maṭ·ṭāh) Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4295.htm">Strong's 4295: </a> Downward, below, beneath of the two שְׁתֵּי֩ (šə·tê) Number - fdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) shoulder pieces כִתְפ֨וֹת (ḵiṯ·p̄ō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3802.htm">Strong's 3802: </a> The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything of the ephod, הָאֵפ֤וֹד (hā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_646.htm">Strong's 646: </a> A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image on its front, מִמּ֣וּל (mim·mūl) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4136.htm">Strong's 4136: </a> Abrupt, a precipice, the front, opposite close to לְעֻמַּ֖ת (lə·‘um·maṯ) Preposition-l <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5980.htm">Strong's 5980: </a> Society, near, beside, along with its seam מֶחְבַּרְתּ֑וֹ (meḥ·bar·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4225.htm">Strong's 4225: </a> Something joined, place of joining and above מִמַּ֕עַל (mim·ma·‘al) Preposition-m | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4605.htm">Strong's 4605: </a> The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top the woven waistband לְחֵ֖שֶׁב (lə·ḥê·šeḇ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2805.htm">Strong's 2805: </a> Ingenious work of the ephod. הָאֵפֽוֹד׃ (hā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_646.htm">Strong's 646: </a> A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/28-27.htm">Exodus 28:27 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/28-27.htm">Exodus 28:27 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/28-27.htm">Exodus 28:27 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/28-27.htm">Exodus 28:27 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/28-27.htm">Exodus 28:27 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/28-27.htm">Exodus 28:27 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/28-27.htm">Exodus 28:27 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/28-27.htm">Exodus 28:27 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/28-27.htm">Exodus 28:27 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/28-27.htm">Exodus 28:27 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">OT Law: Exodus 28:27 You shall make two rings of gold (Exo. 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