They made on the skirts of the robe pomegranates of blue, purple, scarlet, and twined linen.
Parallel translations
- KJV And they made upon the hems of the robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen.
- BSB They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe.
- NKJV They made on the hem of the robe pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet, and of fine woven linen.
- NASB And they made pomegranates of violet, purple, and scarlet material and twisted linen on the hem of the robe.
- NLT They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and attached them to the hem of the robe.
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Quick answer
On the hem of the robe they made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. These adorned the bottom edge of the garment.
Overview
The pomegranates, symbols of fruitfulness and life, decorated the robe's hem in the sanctuary colors. Their beauty marked the priest's service as something rich and fruitful before God. Such ornamentation reminded Israel that drawing near to God in worship is connected with life and blessing, not barrenness.
Cross-references & the web
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- Gal 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,
- Exod 28:33On its hem you shall make pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, around its hem; and bells of gold between and around them:
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