blue, purple, and scarlet thread, fine linen, and goats’ hair;
Parallel translations
- WEB blue, purple, scarlet, fine linen, goats’ hair,
- KJV And blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats’ hair,
- BSB blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair;
- NASB violet, purple, and scarlet material, fine linen, goat hair,
- NLT blue, purple, and scarlet thread; fine linen and goat hair for cloth;
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Quick answer
The offerings also included blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, fine linen, and goats' hair. Rich fabrics were provided for the tabernacle's coverings and curtains.
Overview
These colored yarns and fine materials would form the beautiful curtains and priestly garments, with the dyes being rare and costly in the ancient world. Blue, purple, and scarlet often signified royalty and dignity, fitting for the dwelling of the King. Goats' hair provided durable protective covering. The artistry and beauty show that worship of God is to be marked by reverent excellence, honoring His majesty.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Rev 19:8It was given to her that she would array herself in bright, pure, fine linen: for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.
- Gen 41:42Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand, and put it on Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in robes of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck,
- Ezek 16:10I clothed you also with embroidered work, and put sealskin shoes on you. I dressed you with fine linen and covered you with silk.
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The Passover lamb whose blood turns away death, the exodus through the sea, the manna, the rock, and the tabernacle where God dwells with his people all foreshadow Jesus — our Passover, our redemption, the bread from heaven, and God-with-us in the flesh.
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