Exodus 28:33
Exodus 28:33 in Multiple Translations
Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them,
¶ And beneath upon the hem of it thou shalt make pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, round about the hem thereof; and bells of gold between them round about:
And upon the skirts of it thou shalt make pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, round about the skirts thereof; and bells of gold between them round about:
And round the skirts of it put fruits in blue and purple and red, with bells of gold between;
Make pomegranates using blue, purple, and crimson thread and attach them all the way around its hem, with gold bells between them,
And beneath vpon the skirtes thereof thou shalt make pomegranates of blew silke, and purple, and skarlet, round about the skirts thereof, and belles of gold betweene them round about:
'And thou hast made on its hem pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, on its hem round about, and bells of gold in their midst round about;
On its hem you shall make pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, all around its hem; with bells of gold between and around them:
And beneath, upon the hem of it thou shalt make pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, round about its hem; and bells of gold between them around it.
And beneath at the feet of the same tunick round about, thou shalt make as it were pomegranates, of violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, with little bells set between:
At the lower edge on the robe, they must fasten decorations that look like pomegranate fruit. They must be woven from blue, purple, and red yarn/thread.
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Exodus 28:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עָשִׂ֣יתָ
עַל
שׁוּלָ֗י/ו
רִמֹּנֵי֙
תְּכֵ֤לֶת
וְ/אַרְגָּמָן֙
וְ/תוֹלַ֣עַת
שָׁנִ֔י
עַל
שׁוּלָ֖י/ו
סָבִ֑יב
וּ/פַעֲמֹנֵ֥י
זָהָ֛ב
בְּ/תוֹכָ֖/ם
סָבִֽיב
וְ/עָשִׂ֣יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
שׁוּלָ֗י/ו
shûwl
H7757
hem
N-mp | Suff
רִמֹּנֵי֙
rimmôwn
H7416
pomegranate
N-mp
תְּכֵ֤לֶת
tᵉkêleth
H8504
blue
N-fs
וְ/אַרְגָּמָן֙
ʼargâmân
H713
purple
Conj | N-ms
וְ/תוֹלַ֣עַת
tôwlâʻ
H8438
worm
Conj | N-fs
שָׁנִ֔י
shânîy
H8144
scarlet
N-ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
שׁוּלָ֖י/ו
shûwl
H7757
hem
N-mp | Suff
סָבִ֑יב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
וּ/פַעֲמֹנֵ֥י
paʻămôn
H6472
bell
Conj | N-mp
זָהָ֛ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
בְּ/תוֹכָ֖/ם
tâvek
H8432
midst
Prep | N-ms | Suff
סָבִֽיב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 28:33
וְ/עָשִׂ֣יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שׁוּלָ֗י/ו
shûwl
H7757
"hem"
N-mp | Suff
The hem or skirt refers to the bottom edge of a robe, like the high priest's robe. It can also symbolize something being defiled or disgraced, like a city being shamed.
Definition: 1) skirt (of robe) 1a) of high priest's robe 1b) of God's train, city as woman, ignominy, defilement (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: hem, skirt, train. See also: Exodus 28:33; Isaiah 6:1; Jeremiah 13:22.
רִמֹּנֵי֙
rimmôwn
H7416
"pomegranate"
N-mp
A pomegranate, a fruit or tree, was also used as an ornament in the temple.
Definition: 1) pomegranate 1a) as tree 1b) as fruit 1c) as pomegranate shaped ornaments in temple
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: pomegranate. See also: Exodus 28:33; 2 Kings 25:17; Jeremiah 52:22.
תְּכֵ֤לֶת
tᵉkêleth
H8504
"blue"
N-fs
Describes the color blue or violet, obtained from a specific type of mussel, used to dye fabrics in Exodus 28. It is a distinct color in the biblical spectrum.
Definition: 1) violet, violet stuff 1a) violet thread 1b) violet stuff or fabric 2) (TWOT) blue (covering spectrum from brilliant red through deep purple)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: blue. See also: Exodus 25:4; Exodus 39:1; Jeremiah 10:9.
וְ/אַרְגָּמָן֙
ʼargâmân
H713
"purple"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for purple, describing the color or dyed fabric, is used in the Bible to describe royal garments, like those worn by King Solomon. In Exodus 28:5, it is used to describe the priestly robes. The color symbolized wealth and power.
Definition: purple, red-purple
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: purple. See also: Exodus 25:4; Exodus 39:1; Proverbs 31:22.
וְ/תוֹלַ֣עַת
tôwlâʻ
H8438
"worm"
Conj | N-fs
The Hebrew word for worm or maggot, this term is also used to describe a deep red or crimson color. It's associated with a specific type of worm that produces a vibrant dye. In the Bible, it's used to describe the color of cloth or other materials.
Definition: 1) worm, scarlet stuff, crimson 1a) worm-the female 'coccus ilicis' 1b) scarlet stuff, crimson, scarlet 1b1) the dye made from the dried body of the female of the worm "coccus ilicis" Also means: to.le.ah (תּוֹלֵעָה "worm" H8438B)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: crimson, scarlet, worm. See also: Exodus 16:20; Exodus 39:2; Psalms 22:7.
שָׁנִ֔י
shânîy
H8144
"scarlet"
N-ms
This Hebrew word describes the deep red color of the coccus ilicis insect, used to dye fabric scarlet or crimson, like the scarlet thread in Joshua 2:18. It symbolizes wealth and importance.
Definition: 1) scarlet, crimson 1a) properly, the insect 'coccus ilicis', the dried body of the female yielding colouring matter from which is made the dye used for cloth to colour it scarlet or crimson
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: crimson, scarlet (thread). See also: Genesis 38:28; Exodus 39:1; Proverbs 31:21.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שׁוּלָ֖י/ו
shûwl
H7757
"hem"
N-mp | Suff
The hem or skirt refers to the bottom edge of a robe, like the high priest's robe. It can also symbolize something being defiled or disgraced, like a city being shamed.
Definition: 1) skirt (of robe) 1a) of high priest's robe 1b) of God's train, city as woman, ignominy, defilement (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: hem, skirt, train. See also: Exodus 28:33; Isaiah 6:1; Jeremiah 13:22.
סָבִ֑יב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
וּ/פַעֲמֹנֵ֥י
paʻămôn
H6472
"bell"
Conj | N-mp
A paamon is a bell, specifically the kind that was struck to make a sound. In the Bible, it refers to the bells on the high priest's robe, which were an important part of his ceremonial attire.
Definition: 1) bell 1a) on high priest's robe
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: bell. See also: Exodus 28:33; Exodus 39:25; Exodus 39:26.
זָהָ֛ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
בְּ/תוֹכָ֖/ם
tâvek
H8432
"midst"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.
סָבִֽיב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
Study Notes — Exodus 28:33
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- Exodus 28:33 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 28:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 28:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 28:33
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 28:33
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 28:33
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 28:33
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 28:33
- Sermons on Exodus 28:33
Context — Additional Priestly Garments
31You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth,
32with an opening at its top in the center. Around the opening shall be a woven collar with an opening like that of a garment, so that it will not tear.
33Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them,
34alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe. 35Aaron must wear the robe whenever he ministers, and its sound will be heard when he enters or exits the sanctuary before the LORD, so that he will not die.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 39:24–26 | They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe. They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates, alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. |
| 2 | Zechariah 14:20 | On that day, HOLY TO THE LORD will be inscribed on the bells of the horses, and the cooking pots in the house of the LORD will be like the sprinkling bowls before the altar. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 7:18 | Likewise, he made the pillars with two rows of pomegranates around each grating to cover each capital atop the pillars. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 25:17 | Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall. The bronze capital atop one pillar was three cubits high, with a network of bronze pomegranates all around. The second pillar, with its network, was similar. |
Exodus 28:33 Summary
This verse describes the beautiful and meaningful design of the robe worn by the high priest, with pomegranates and gold bells symbolizing fruitfulness and joy in worship. The robe's design and colors were chosen by God to represent the heavenly and royal nature of the priest's office (Exodus 28:31-35). Just like the high priest, we are called to approach God with reverence and respect, and to celebrate His goodness and love in our lives (Psalms 100:1-5). By following God's instructions and commands, we can experience the joy and abundance that comes from living in harmony with Him (John 10:10).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the pomegranates and gold bells on the robe of the ephod?
The pomegranates and gold bells symbolize the fruitfulness and abundance of God's people, as well as the importance of joy and celebration in worship, as seen in Psalms 100:1-5 and Ecclesiastes 3:12-13.
Why did the robe have to have a specific design and color scheme?
The specific design and colors of the robe, including the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, were commanded by God to represent the heavenly and royal nature of the priest's office, as seen in Exodus 28:31-35 and Revelation 17:1-6.
What is the purpose of the gold bells on the robe?
The gold bells were to be heard when the priest entered or exited the sanctuary, serving as a reminder of the priest's role as a mediator between God and man, and to prevent the priest's death, as stated in Exodus 28:35 and Leviticus 16:2-3.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger narrative about the priestly garments and the Tabernacle, which foreshadow the coming of Jesus Christ, our High Priest, as seen in Hebrews 4:14-16 and 10:19-22.
Reflection Questions
- What does the use of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn in the robe's design say about God's character and our worship?
- How can I apply the principle of joy and celebration in worship, as symbolized by the pomegranates and gold bells, to my own life and relationship with God?
- What does the robe's design and the priest's role teach me about the importance of reverence and respect in my approach to God?
- How does this verse remind me of the importance of following God's instructions and commands in my own life, even when I don't fully understand the reasons behind them?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 28:33
And beneath upon the hem of it,.... Or the skirts of it, at the bottom of the robe: thou shalt make pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, round about the hem thereof; these were
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 28:33
And there shall be an hole in the top of it, in the midst thereof: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of an habergeon, that it be not rent. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 28:33
Pomegranates; the figures of pomegranates, but flat and embroidered. By the sound of the bells the people might be admonished of the work which the priest was employed in, and thereby be provoked to join their affections and devotions with his. These pomegranates and bells might note either, 1. The qualifications of the priest, who was both to declare or give forth the sound of pure and wholesome doctrine, and to adorn his doctrine with the fragrancy and fruitfulness of a good conversation. Or, 2. The glorious achievements of Christ, who caused the sound of his doctrine to be heard by all men, and offered up himself as a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour, .
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 28:33
Exodus 28:33 And [beneath] upon the hem of it thou shalt make pomegranates [of] blue, and [of] purple, and [of] scarlet, round about the hem thereof; and bells of gold between them round about:Ver. 33. Pomegranates of blue.] These hanging intermixed with bells, signified the sweet and comfortable effects of Christ’ s doctrine; by which we come to be clothed with Christ’ s righteousness, and "from his fulness to receive even grace for grace." Mr Jackson.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 28:33
(33) Pomegranates.—The pomegranate was a favourite ornament in Assyria, but not in Egypt. It appears from Joshua 7:21 that the fabrics of Babylon were carried by the merchants into Syria at a date not much later than this, whence we may conclude that they circulated also in Arabia and Egypt. Bells of gold.—The bell is also more Assyrian than Egyptian. Its use as an article of priestly costume has no direct parallel, nor are bells known to have been employed in the religious services of any ancient nation. The statement that Persian kings wore bells rests upon no sufficient authority. We seem to have here the introduction of an entirely new religious usage.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 28:33
33, 34. The skirt was to be adorned with a border of pomegranates (i.e. balls shaped like pomegranates), made of the richly coloured materials mentioned in Exodus 25:4; and a small golden bell was to be attached to the hem between each two of the pomegranates. The pomegranate tree was common in Palestine (cf. Numbers 13:23, Deuteronomy 8:8, al.); its fruit, when ripe, is of a bright red colour, about the size of an orange. In v. 33 Sam. LXX. add, and fine twined linen: cf. Exodus 38:24.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 28:33
31-35. The robe of the ephod — A garment distinct and separate from the ephod, and to be worn underneath it. Being all of blue it would appear as a becoming groundwork for the richly ornamented and variously.
Sermons on Exodus 28:33
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(Exodus) Exodus 28:33-43 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a genuine and authentic Christian life. He highlights the need for believers to not only talk about their faith but |
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All Turned to Holiness by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the transformative power of holiness in everyday life, illustrating how all aspects of existence can be consecrated to God. He reflects on the joy of dedic |
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Holiness to the Lord. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the glorious day predicted by the prophets and apostles, where true religion will universally prevail and Christians will attain greater sanctification |
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The Gentiles in Relation to the Coming of the Lord. by William Kelly | William Kelly preaches about the future events prophesied in the Bible, focusing on the restoration and blessings of Israel, the defeat of the nations gathered against Jerusalem, t |
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A Silver Vein of Sanctity by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that true holiness permeates every aspect of a believer's life, not just in spiritual practices but also in everyday activities. He illustrates that a holy |
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Jerusalem and Its Royal Owner (As Seen by Zechariah) by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the significance of Jerusalem, both earthly and heavenly, as a symbol of God's chosen people and the heavenly city. He emphasizes the transformation from b |