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This robe was to be worn whenever the priest ministered before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/39.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate around the hem of the robe for ministering, as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/39.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />A bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, round about the hem of the robe to minister <i>in</i>; as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/39.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, all around the hem of the robe to minister in, as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />alternating a bell and a pomegranate all around on the hem of the robe for the service, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />alternating a bell and a pomegranate all around on the hem of the robe for the service, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />alternating a bell and a pomegranate all around on the hem of the robe, for the service, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />alternating a bell and a pomegranate all around on the hem of the robe for the ministry, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, all [the way] around the hem of the robe, for service <i>and</i> ministering, just as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />a bell and a pomegranate alternating all around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry. They made it just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />a bell and a pomegranate alternating all around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry. They made it just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/39.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the robe round about, to minister in; as Jehovah commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/39.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the robe round about, to minister in; as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A gold bell alternated with a pomegranate all around the hem of the robe that is worn by Aaron when he serves as priest. They followed the LORD's instructions to Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/39.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />There was a bell and a pomegranate, then a bell and a pomegranate, all around the hem of the robe for when the High Priest ministered, just as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/39.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />There was a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, all around the hem of the robe, to be used in ministering, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, around the skirts of the robe, to minister in, as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, around the hem of the robe to minister in; as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/39.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, around the skirts of the robe, to minister in, as Yahweh commanded Moses. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />a bell and a pomegranate [and] a bell and a pomegranate [are] on the hems of the upper robe all around, to minister in, as YHWH has commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, are on the hems of the upper robe, round about, to minister in, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />A bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the robe round about, to serve; as Jehovah commanded Moses.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And mitres with their little crowns of fine linen: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and headdresses with their little crowns of fine linen,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/39.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />a bell, a pomegranate, a bell, a pomegranate, all around the hem of the robe which was to be worn in performing the ministry—all this, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate all around on the lower hem of the robe for ministering; as the LORD had commanded Moses.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />A bell of gold and a pomegranate, and a bell of gold and a pomegranate, round about the hem of the robe to minister in; as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Bells of gold and pomegranates on the hem of the apron as a circle, to minister as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the robe round about, to minister in; as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />a golden bell and a pomegranate on the border of the tunic round about, for the ministration, as the Lord commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/39-26.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=10436" 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/39.htm">Additional Priestly Garments</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates, <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">alternating</a> <a href="/hebrew/6472.htm" title="6472: pa·‘ă·mōn (N-ms) -- Bell (on high priest's robe). From pa'am; a bell.">the bells</a> <a href="/hebrew/7416.htm" title="7416: wə·rim·mōn (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A pomegranate. Or rimmon; from ramam; a pomegranate, the tree or the fruit.">and pomegranates</a> <a href="/hebrew/6472.htm" title="6472: pa·‘ă·mōn (N-ms) -- Bell (on high priest's robe). From pa'am; a bell."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7416.htm" title="7416: wə·rim·mōn (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A pomegranate. Or rimmon; from ramam; a pomegranate, the tree or the fruit."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7757.htm" title="7757: šū·lê (N-mpc) -- Skirt (of a robe). From an unused root meaning to hang down; a skirt; by implication, a bottom edge.">around the lower hem</a> <a href="/hebrew/4598.htm" title="4598: ham·mə·‘îl (Art:: N-ms) -- A robe. From ma'al in the sense of covering; a robe.">of the robe</a> <a href="/hebrew/8334.htm" title="8334: lə·šā·rêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To minister, serve. A primitive root; to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to.">to be worn for ministry,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">had commanded</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver,…<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="/exodus/28-33.htm">Exodus 28:33-34</a></span><br />Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them, / alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/numbers/15-38.htm">Numbers 15:38-39</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-18.htm">1 Kings 7:18-20</a></span><br />Likewise, he made the pillars with two rows of pomegranates around each grating to cover each capital atop the pillars. / And the capitals atop the pillars in the portico were shaped like lilies, four cubits high. / On the capitals of both pillars, just above the rounded projection next to the network, were the two hundred pomegranates in rows encircling each capital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-16.htm">2 Chronicles 3:16</a></span><br />He made interwoven chains and put them on top of the pillars. He made a hundred pomegranates and fastened them into the chainwork.<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="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Ezekiel 28:13</a></span><br />You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/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/23-5.htm">Matthew 23:5</a></span><br />All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/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="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-2.htm">Revelation 21:2</a></span><br />I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Revelation 21:19-21</a></span><br />The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. / And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, with each gate consisting of a single pearl. The main street of the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/133-2.htm">Psalm 133:2</a></span><br />It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">A bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, round about the hem of the robe to minister in; as the LORD commanded Moses.</p><p class="hdg">pomegranate</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/28-34.htm">Exodus 28:34</a></b></br> A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the hem of the robe round about.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/4-3.htm">Song of Solomon 4:3,13</a></b></br> Thy lips <i>are</i> like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech <i>is</i> comely: thy temples <i>are</i> like a piece of a pomegranate within thy locks… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/6-7.htm">Song of Solomon 6:7</a></b></br> As a piece of a pomegranate <i>are</i> thy temples within thy locks.</p><p class="hdg">hem</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/22-12.htm">Deuteronomy 22:12</a></b></br> Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy vesture, wherewith thou coverest <i>thyself</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/9-20.htm">Matthew 9:20</a></b></br> And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind <i>him</i>, and touched the hem of his garment:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/28-34.htm">Bell</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Bells</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Hem</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Hems</a> <a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/28-34.htm">Pomegranate</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Pomegranates</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Round</a> <a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">Service</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Skirt</a> <a href="/exodus/39-25.htm">Skirts</a> <a href="/exodus/34-22.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/exodus/35-19.htm">Worn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/28-34.htm">Bell</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-20.htm">Bells</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/exodus/39-29.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/leviticus/2-12.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-27.htm">Hem</a> <a href="/exodus/28-34.htm">Hems</a> <a href="/exodus/39-41.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/exodus/39-41.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/exodus/39-29.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/20-5.htm">Pomegranate</a> <a href="/numbers/13-23.htm">Pomegranates</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-10.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/exodus/40-8.htm">Round</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Service</a> <a href="/numbers/15-38.htm">Skirt</a> <a href="/numbers/15-38.htm">Skirts</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-4.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/exodus/39-41.htm">Worn</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 39</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">The cloths of service and holy garments.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-2.htm">The ephod</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">The breast-plate</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-22.htm">The robe of the ephod</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-27.htm">The coats, mitre, and girdle of fine linen</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-30.htm">The plate of the holy crown</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-32.htm">All is finished, reviewed, and approved by Moses</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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The bells, made of gold, symbolize the sound of the priest's movement, signifying the presence and holiness of God. The pomegranates, often associated with fruitfulness and abundance, may symbolize the fruitful ministry of the priest. This combination of sound and fruitfulness can be seen as a representation of the balance between proclamation and the fruitful life expected of those who serve God.<p><b>around the lower hem of the robe</b><br>The placement of the bells and pomegranates on the hem of the robe signifies the importance of the priest's role in mediating between God and the people. The hem, being the lowest part of the garment, suggests humility and service. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the hem of a garment often represented authority and identity, which is significant for the high priest who represents the people before God.<p><b>to be worn for ministry</b><br>The robe was specifically designed for the high priest's ministry, highlighting the sacredness and set-apart nature of his duties. The priestly garments were not ordinary clothing but were consecrated for service in the tabernacle. This underscores the idea that those who serve God must be set apart and holy, reflecting the character of God in their service.<p><b>just as the LORD had commanded Moses</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the obedience to God's specific instructions. The construction of the tabernacle and the making of the priestly garments were done according to divine command, reflecting the importance of following God's will precisely. This obedience is a recurring theme in the Pentateuch, illustrating the covenant relationship between God and Israel. It also foreshadows the perfect obedience of Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the law and the prophets.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel_and_oholiab.htm">Bezalel and Oholiab</a></b><br>Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the priestly garments.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/priestly_garments.htm">Priestly Garments</a></b><br>Special clothing worn by the priests, particularly the High Priest, when ministering in the Tabernacle. The garments were designed according to God's specific instructions.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pomegranates_and_bells.htm">Pomegranates and Bells</a></b><br>Decorative elements on the hem of the High Priest's robe, symbolizing fruitfulness and the sound of holiness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who were given the Law and instructions for worship, including the construction of the Tabernacle and the making of priestly garments.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_holiness.htm">Symbolism of Holiness</a></b><br>The bells and pomegranates on the High Priest's robe symbolize the holiness and fruitfulness expected in the life of a believer. Just as the High Priest was set apart for service, Christians are called to live holy lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sound_of_service.htm">The Sound of Service</a></b><br>The bells served a practical purpose, signaling the High Priest's movement within the Holy Place. This reminds us that our actions and service should be evident and audible to those around us, reflecting God's presence in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/attention_to_detail_in_worship.htm">Attention to Detail in Worship</a></b><br>The meticulous design of the priestly garments underscores the importance of approaching God with reverence and attention to detail in our worship practices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ_as_our_high_priest.htm">Christ as Our High Priest</a></b><br>The High Priest's role in the Old Testament points to Jesus Christ, our ultimate High Priest, who intercedes for us. Understanding this connection deepens our appreciation for His sacrifice and ongoing ministry.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fruitfulness_in_ministry.htm">Fruitfulness in Ministry</a></b><br>The pomegranates symbolize fruitfulness, reminding us that our lives should bear spiritual fruit as evidence of our relationship with God and our commitment to His service.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_39.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 39</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_submitting_to_god_entail.htm">What does submitting to God entail?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_present_in_his_people's_praise.htm">Why did God seek to kill Moses in Exodus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_exodus_39's_robes_be_historically_verified.htm">Exodus 39:22-26: Are there historical or archaeological records to confirm that such finely woven robes, bells, and pomegranates could have been produced by this group at that time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_harness_spiritual_power_via_rituals.htm">How can one harness spiritual power through rituals?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/39-26.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">alternating</span><br /><span class="heb">סָבִ֑יב</span> <span class="translit">(sā·ḇîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bells</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּעֲמֹ֤ן</span> <span class="translit">(pa·‘ă·mōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6472.htm">Strong's 6472: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bell (on high priest's robe)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and pomegranates</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרִמֹּן֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·rim·mōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7416.htm">Strong's 7416: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pomegranate, the tree, the fruit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">around the lower hem</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁוּלֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(šū·lê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7757.htm">Strong's 7757: </a> </span><span class="str2">A skirt, a bottom edge</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the robe</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּעִ֖יל</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·‘îl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4598.htm">Strong's 4598: </a> </span><span class="str2">A robe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to be worn for ministry,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשָׁרֵ֕ת</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šā·rêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8334.htm">Strong's 8334: </a> </span><span class="str2">To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">just as</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had commanded</span><br /><span class="heb">צִוָּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiw·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Moses.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶֽׁה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/39-26.htm">Exodus 39:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/39-26.htm">Exodus 39:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/39-26.htm">Exodus 39:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/39-26.htm">Exodus 39:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/39-26.htm">Exodus 39:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/39-26.htm">Exodus 39:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/39-26.htm">Exodus 39:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/39-26.htm">Exodus 39:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/39-26.htm">Exodus 39:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/39-26.htm">Exodus 39:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/39-26.htm">OT Law: Exodus 39:26 A bell and a pomegranate a bell (Exo. 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