And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates on the hem of the robe all around between the pomegranates:
Parallel translations
- WEB They made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates around the skirts of the robe, between the pomegranates;
- KJV And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, round about between the pomegranates;
- BSB They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates,
- NASB They also made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates all around on the hem of the robe,
- NLT They also made bells of pure gold and placed them between the pomegranates along the hem of the robe,
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Quick answer
They made bells of pure gold and placed them between the pomegranates around the robe's hem. Sound and symbol together marked the priest's movements.
Overview
Golden bells alternated with the woven pomegranates along the robe's edge. As the high priest moved in the holy place, the bells would sound, signaling his ongoing, living ministry before God (Exodus 28:35). The combination of fruit and ringing testified that the priest served audibly and acceptably in God's presence on behalf of the people.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Song 4:13Your shoots are an orchard of pomegranates, with precious fruits: henna with spikenard plants,
- Ps 89:15Blessed are the people who learn to acclaim you. They walk in the light of your presence, Yahweh.
- Exod 28:33–34On 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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