Exodus 28:25

Verse

and fasten the other ends of the two chains to the two filigree settings, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the other two ends of the two wreathen chains thou shalt put on the two settings, and put them on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod in the forepart thereof.

Bible in Basic English

Joining the other ends of the chains to the gold frames and putting them on the front of the ephod, at the top of the arms.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the ends of the chains themselves thou shalt join together with two hooks on both sides of the ephod, which is towards the rational.

Free Bible Version

and then fasten the opposite ends of the two chains to the ornamental gold settings on the shoulder pieces of the front side of the ephod.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the other two endes of the two wrethen cheines, thou shalt fasten in ye two embossements, and shalt put them vpon the shoulders of the Ephod on the foreside of it.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the other two ends of the two wreathen chains thou shalt fasten in the two ouches, and put them on the shoulderpieces of the ephod before it.

One Unity Resource Bible

The other two ends of the two braided chains you shall put on the two settings, and put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod in its forepart.

Translation for Translators

He must fasten the other end of each cord to the two settings that enclose the stones. In that way, the sacred pouch will be attached to the shoulder straps of the sacred apron.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must attach the other ends of the two braided chains to the two settings. Then you must attach those to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at its front.

Noah Webster Bible

And the other two ends of the two wreathed chains thou shalt fasten in the two ouches, and put them on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod before it.

World English Bible

The other two ends of the two braided chains you shall put on the two settings, and put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod in its forepart.

Young's Literal Translation

and the two ends of the two thick bands thou dost put on the two embroidered things, and thou hast put [them] on the shoulders of the ephod over-against its face.

Context

The Breastpiece

²⁴Then fasten the two gold chains to the two gold rings at the corners of the breastpiece,²⁵and fasten the other ends of the two chains to the two filigree settings, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front.

Summary

This verse describes the robe of the ephod worn by the high priest, which was made entirely of blue cloth. The blue color symbolizes heavenly or divine origin, highlighting the priest's role as a mediator between God and the people. The ephod and its robe were intricately designed with great care and craftsmanship, reflecting the importance of the priestly duties and the reverence for God's presence. The specific instructions for the priestly garments emphasize the need for holiness, dignity, and obedience in serving God within the tabernacle.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And thou shall make two rings of gold,.... Two other rings besides those before mentioned: and thou shalt put them upon the two ends of the breastplate; on the other two ends or corners of it: in the border thereof which is in the side of the ephod inward: these were at the two lower ends of the breastplate, towards the ephod on the inside.

Exodus 28:25

The Breastpiece

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Berean Standard Bible

and fasten the other ends of the two chains to the two filigree settings, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the other two ends of the two wreathen chains thou shalt put on the two settings, and put them on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod in the forepart thereof.

Bible in Basic English

Joining the other ends of the chains to the gold frames and putting them on the front of the ephod, at the top of the arms.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the ends of the chains themselves thou shalt join together with two hooks on both sides of the ephod, which is towards the rational.

Free Bible Version

and then fasten the opposite ends of the two chains to the ornamental gold settings on the shoulder pieces of the front side of the ephod.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the other two endes of the two wrethen cheines, thou shalt fasten in ye two embossements, and shalt put them vpon the shoulders of the Ephod on the foreside of it.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the other two ends of the two wreathen chains thou shalt fasten in the two ouches, and put them on the shoulderpieces of the ephod before it.

One Unity Resource Bible

The other two ends of the two braided chains you shall put on the two settings, and put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod in its forepart.

Translation for Translators

He must fasten the other end of each cord to the two settings that enclose the stones. In that way, the sacred pouch will be attached to the shoulder straps of the sacred apron.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must attach the other ends of the two braided chains to the two settings. Then you must attach those to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at its front.

Noah Webster Bible

And the other two ends of the two wreathed chains thou shalt fasten in the two ouches, and put them on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod before it.

World English Bible

The other two ends of the two braided chains you shall put on the two settings, and put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod in its forepart.

Young's Literal Translation

and the two ends of the two thick bands thou dost put on the two embroidered things, and thou hast put [them] on the shoulders of the ephod over-against its face.