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Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/28.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they shall make the ephod <i>of</i> gold, <i>of</i> blue, and <i>of</i> purple, <i>of</i> scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and they shall make the ephod of gold, blue, purple, <i>and</i> scarlet <i>thread,</i> and fine woven linen, artistically worked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“They shall also make the ephod of gold, of violet, purple, <i>and</i> scarlet <i>material,</i> and fine twisted linen, the work of the skilled embroiderer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220They shall also make the ephod of gold, of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twisted linen, the work of the skillful workman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“They shall also make the ephod of gold, of blue and purple <i>and</i> scarlet <i>material</i> and fine twisted linen, the work of the skillful workman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“They shall also make the ephod of gold, of blue and purple <i>and</i> scarlet <i>material</i> and fine twisted linen, the work of the skillful designer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and they shall make the ephod of gold and blue, purple, and scarlet fabric and fine twisted linen, skillfully woven <i>and</i> [beautifully] worked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the skilful workman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the cunning workman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Make the ephod out of fine linen yarn. Creatively work gold, violet, purple, and bright red yarn into the fabric.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"They are to make the ephod of blue, purple, and red wool, gold thread, and fine linen, decorated with embroidery. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"They are to make the ephod from gold, along with blue, purple, and scarlet material and fine woven linen, all of it skillfully worked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"They are to make the ephod of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twisted linen, the work of an artistic designer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"They shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the skillful workman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with curious work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“They shall make the ephod of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the skillful workman. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and have made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen, the work of a designer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and have made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen, work of a designer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they shall make the ephod of gold, cerulean purple, and red purple, and double scarlet, and twisted byssus, the work of the artificer.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they shall make the ephod of gold, and violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine twisted linen, embroidered with divers colours. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then they shall make the ephod of gold, and hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine twisted linen, wrought with diverse colors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The ephod they shall make of gold thread and of violet, purple, and scarlet yarn, embroidered on cloth of fine linen twined.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, purple, and crimson yarns, and of fine twisted linen, skillfully worked.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twined linen, the work of a craftsman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they shall make the ephod of gold, the blue fringes, and purple, and dye of scarlet, and fine woven white linen, work of a craftsman.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the skilful workman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they shall make the shoulder-piece of fine linen spun, the woven work of the embroiderer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/28-6.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=6999" 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">The Ephod</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">They are to make</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/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/7806.htm" title="7806: mā·šə·zār (V-Hofal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be twisted. A primitive root; to twist.">of finely spun</a> <a href="/hebrew/8336.htm" title="8336: wə·šêš (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Byssus. Or shshiy; for shayish; bleached stuff, i.e. White linen or marble.">linen</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.">embroidered</a> <a href="/hebrew/2803.htm" title="2803: ḥō·šêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To think, account. "></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.">with gold,</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.">and with blue,</a> <a href="/hebrew/713.htm" title="713: wə·’ar·gā·mān (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Purple, red-purple. Of foreign origin; purple.">purple,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8438.htm" title="8438: tō·w·la·‘aṯ (N-fsc) -- Worm, scarlet stuff. ">and scarlet yarn.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8144.htm" title="8144: šā·nî (N-ms) -- Scarlet. Of uncertain derivation; crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it."></a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>It shall have two shoulder pieces attached at two of its corners, so it can be fastened.…<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="/exodus/39-2.htm">Exodus 39:2-7</a></span><br />Bezalel made the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. / They hammered out thin sheets of gold and cut threads from them to interweave with the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen—the work of a skilled craftsman. / They made shoulder pieces for the ephod, which were attached at two of its corners, so it could be fastened. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Hebrews 8:5</a></span><br />The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”<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="/leviticus/16-4.htm">Leviticus 16:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-5.htm">Numbers 4:5-15</a></span><br />Whenever the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons are to go in, take down the veil of the curtain, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it. / They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles. / Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-27.htm">1 Chronicles 15:27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-18.htm">2 Chronicles 26:18</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Revelation 1:13</a></span><br />and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-8.htm">Revelation 19:8</a></span><br />She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Matthew 22:11-12</a></span><br />But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. / ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1-4</a></span><br />Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Hebrews 7:26-28</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a></span><br />you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work.</p><p class="hdg">linen</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/26-1.htm">Exodus 26:1</a></b></br> Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle <i>with</i> ten curtains <i>of</i> fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: <i>with</i> cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/26-1.htm">Artistic</a> <a href="/exodus/28-5.htm">Best</a> <a href="/exodus/28-5.htm">Blue</a> <a href="/exodus/28-5.htm">Byssus</a> <a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Craftsman</a> <a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Cunning</a> <a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Curious</a> <a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Designer</a> <a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/exodus/28-5.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/exodus/27-18.htm">Finely</a> <a href="/exodus/28-5.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/28-5.htm">Linen</a> <a href="/exodus/28-5.htm">Material</a> <a href="/exodus/28-5.htm">Purple</a> <a href="/exodus/28-5.htm">Red</a> <a href="/exodus/28-5.htm">Scarlet</a> <a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Skilful</a> <a href="/exodus/26-1.htm">Skilfully</a> <a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Skilled</a> <a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Skillful</a> <a href="/exodus/28-5.htm">Stuff</a> <a href="/exodus/28-5.htm">Twined</a> <a href="/exodus/27-18.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Work</a> <a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Workman</a> <a href="/exodus/28-5.htm">Yarn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/31-4.htm">Artistic</a> <a href="/exodus/28-14.htm">Best</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Blue</a> <a href="/exodus/35-6.htm">Byssus</a> <a href="/exodus/35-35.htm">Craftsman</a> <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Cunning</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Curious</a> <a href="/exodus/35-32.htm">Designer</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/exodus/31-10.htm">Finely</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Linen</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Material</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Purple</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Red</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Scarlet</a> <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Skilful</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Skilfully</a> <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Skilled</a> <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Skillful</a> <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Stuff</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Twined</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Work</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Workman</a> <a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Yarn</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'; 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Finely spun linen indicates the garment's quality and purity, symbolizing righteousness and holiness. Linen was a common fabric in ancient Egypt and Israel, often associated with priestly garments (<a href="/leviticus/16-4.htm">Leviticus 16:4</a>). The use of linen also reflects the cultural practices of the time, where linen was considered a luxury material.<p><b>embroidered with gold</b><br>Gold embroidery signifies the divine nature and glory of God. Gold, a precious metal, was often used in the tabernacle and temple to represent God's majesty and purity (<a href="/exodus/25-11.htm">Exodus 25:11</a>). The use of gold in the ephod highlights the sacredness of the priestly office and the heavenly realities it represents. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who embodies divine glory and purity (<a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Revelation 1:13</a>).<p><b>and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn</b><br>These colors were significant in ancient Israelite worship and had symbolic meanings. Blue often represented the heavens and divine revelation (<a href="/numbers/15-38.htm">Numbers 15:38-39</a>). Purple, a color associated with royalty and wealth, signifies the kingly aspect of the priesthood (<a href="/judges/8-26.htm">Judges 8:26</a>). Scarlet, a vivid red, symbolizes sacrifice and atonement, pointing to the blood of sacrifices and ultimately to the sacrifice of Christ (<a href="/hebrews/9-14.htm">Hebrews 9:14</a>). The combination of these colors in the ephod reflects the multifaceted role of the high priest as a mediator, king, and intercessor, prefiguring the work of Jesus Christ as our High Priest (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>).<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 construction of the ephod from God on Mount Sinai.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>The brother of Moses, who was appointed as the first high priest of Israel. The ephod was part of his priestly garments.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who were delivered from Egypt and were given the Law, including the instructions for the priestly garments.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>The place where God gave Moses the Law and the detailed instructions for the tabernacle and priestly garments.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephod.htm">Ephod</a></b><br>A sacred garment worn by the high priest, symbolizing his role as a mediator between God and the people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>The detailed instructions for the ephod highlight the importance of following God's commands precisely. As believers, we are called to obey God's Word in every aspect of our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_ephod.htm">Symbolism of the Ephod</a></b><br>The materials and colors used in the ephod (gold, blue, purple, scarlet) symbolize royalty, divinity, and sacrifice. This points to the holiness and the mediating role of the high priest, ultimately fulfilled in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_high_priest.htm">Role of the High Priest</a></b><br>The high priest served as a mediator between God and the people. Today, Jesus is our High Priest, and we are called to approach God with confidence through Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/craftsmanship_and_skill.htm">Craftsmanship and Skill</a></b><br>The making of the ephod required skillful work, reminding us that God values excellence and dedication in our service to Him.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'ephod'_mean.htm">What does "ephod" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_priestly_garments'_parts.htm">What are the components of Priestly Garments?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/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>1. THE EPHOD.</span><p>(6-12) The ephod was, as already observed (Note on <a href="/exodus/28-4.htm" title="And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a turban, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, and his sons, that he may minister to me in the priest's office.">Exodus 28:4</a>), a sort of jerkin or waistcoat. It was made in two pieces, a front piece and a back piece, which were joined together at the shoulders, apparently by a seam (<a href="/exodus/28-7.htm" title="It shall have the two shoulder pieces thereof joined at the two edges thereof; and so it shall be joined together.">Exodus 28:7</a>). The pieces descended to the waist; and there one or other of them was expanded into a band, called "the curious girdle of the ephod," which being passed round the waist and fastened, kept both front and back pieces in place (<a href="/exodus/28-8.htm" title="And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is on it, shall be of the same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.">Exodus 28:8</a>). On either shoulder was an onyx stone set in gold (<a href="/context/exodus/28-9.htm" title="And you shall take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel:">Exodus 28:9-11</a>), and engraved with the names of six of the tribes.<p>(6) <span class= "bld">With cunning work.</span>--On this phrase, see Note on <a href="/exodus/26-1.htm" title="Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubim of cunning work shall you make them.">Exodus 26:1</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They shall make</span> <span class="cmt_word">the ephod</span> The word <span class="accented">ephod</span> signifies etymologically any "vestment" or "garment;" but in its use it is confined to the special vestment here described, the great object of which was to be a receptacle for the "breast-plate." The ephod was a sort of jerkin or waistcoat, consisting of two pieces, one to cover the chest and the other the back, joined together probably by a seam, above the shoulders, and united at the waist by a band called "the curious girdle of the ephod." This band was of one piece with the ephod, being woven on either to the front or the back part; it held the other part in place, and was passed round the body and fastened either with a clasp, or with buttons, or strings. <span class="cmt_word">Of gold, of blue, of purple</span>, etc. - <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, "of the same materials as the curtains and veil of the sanctuary, with the addition of gold." The gold was probably in the shape of gold thread, or wire of extreme tenuity, and was introduced by the needle after the fabric bad been woven, as was commonly done in Egypt (Herod. 3:47; Wilkinson's <span class="accented">Ancient Egyptians</span>, vol. 3. p. 128: compare below, <a href="/exodus/39-3.htm">Exodus 39:3</a>). The white, blue, purple, and scarlet threads were doubtless woven into a pattern of some kind; but it is impossible to say what the pattern was. In Egypt patterns were not much affected, the dress worn being commonly white, with a stripe sometimes at the edge; but the Semitic tribes, who bordered Egypt on the East, affected gay colours and. varied designs, if we may trust the Egyptian wall-paintings. <span class="cmt_word">With cunning work</span>. Literally, "work of the skilled (workman)." Some of the Hebrews had evidently carried on the trade of weaving in Egypt, and had brought their looms with them. The Egyptian looms were hand-looms, and of no great size; they admitted of easy transport. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/28-6.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">[The craftsmen] are to make</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָשׂ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·śū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ephod</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֵפֹ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ê·p̄ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_646.htm">Strong's 646: </a> </span><span class="str2">A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of finely spun</span><br /><span class="heb">מָשְׁזָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(mā·šə·zār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7806.htm">Strong's 7806: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be twisted</span><br /><br /><span class="word">linen</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֵׁ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8336.htm">Strong's 8336: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bleached stuff, white linen, marble</span><br /><br /><span class="word">embroidered with gold,</span><br /><span class="heb">זָ֠הָב</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">and with blue,</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּכֵ֨לֶת</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḵê·leṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8504.htm">Strong's 8504: </a> </span><span class="str2">The cerulean mussel, the color, obtained therefrom, stuff dyed therewith</span><br /><br /><span class="word">purple,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַרְגָּמָ֜ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ar·gā·mān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_713.htm">Strong's 713: </a> </span><span class="str2">Purple, red-purple</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and scarlet yarn.</span><br /><span class="heb">תּוֹלַ֧עַת</span> <span class="translit">(tō·w·la·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8438.htm">Strong's 8438: </a> </span><span class="str2">The crimson-grub, of the color, from it, cloths dyed therewith</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">OT Law: Exodus 28:6 They shall make the ephod of gold (Exo. 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