They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.
Parallel translations
- WEB “They shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the skillful workman.
- KJV And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work.
- NKJV and they shall make the ephod of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine woven linen, artistically worked.
- NASB “They shall also make the ephod of gold, of violet, purple, and scarlet material, and fine twisted linen, the work of the skilled embroiderer.
- NLT “The craftsmen must make the ephod of finely woven linen and skillfully embroider it with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread.
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Quick answer
The ephod was to be skillfully made of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine linen. This was the central, most ornate garment of the high priest.
Overview
The ephod, a richly woven apron-like vestment, was the principal garment marking Aaron's office. Its costly materials and skilled craftsmanship reflected the glory of his ministry before God. As the garment bearing Israel's names before the Lord, it pictures Christ, who carries His people before the Father as their representative.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Exod 26:1“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them.
- Exod 39:2–7Bezalel made the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.
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