and the sash of finely spun linen, embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Parallel translations
- WEB and the sash of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, the work of the embroiderer, as Yahweh commanded Moses.
- KJV And a girdle of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, of needlework; as the LORD commanded Moses.
- NKJV and a sash of fine woven linen with blue, purple, and scarlet thread, made by a weaver, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
- NASB and the sash of fine twisted linen, and violet, purple, and scarlet material, the work of the weaver, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.
- NLT The sashes were made of finely woven linen and embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet thread, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.
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Quick answer
They made the embroidered sash of fine linen with blue, purple, and scarlet, as Yahweh commanded Moses.
Overview
The colorful woven sash bound the priest's tunic, matching the sanctuary's colors and marking him for service. Its embroidery displayed the same artistry seen throughout the tabernacle. The repeated note of obedience to God's command seals the description of the priestly garments, all made exactly as the Lord directed.
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- Exod 28:39You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash.
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