Exodus 28:5
Exodus 28:5 in Multiple Translations
They shall use gold, along with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen.
And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen.
And they shall take the gold, and the blue, and the purple, and the scarlet, and the fine linen.
They are to take the gold and blue and purple and red and the best linen,
The workers are to use gold thread, together with blue, purple, and crimson thread, and finely-spun linen.
Therefore they shall take golde, and blew silke, and purple, and skarlet, and fine linnen,
'And they take the gold, and the blue, and the purple, and the scarlet, and the linen,
They shall use the gold, and the blue, and the purple, and the scarlet, and the fine linen.
And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen.
And they shall take gold, and violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine linen.
The skilled workmen must use fine linen and blue, purple, and red yarn/thread to make these clothes.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 28:5
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Exodus 28:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הֵם֙
יִקְח֣וּ
אֶת
הַ/זָּהָ֔ב
וְ/אֶת
הַ/תְּכֵ֖לֶת
וְ/אֶת
הָֽ/אַרְגָּמָ֑ן
וְ/אֶת
תּוֹלַ֥עַת
הַ/שָּׁנִ֖י
וְ/אֶת
הַ/שֵּֽׁשׁ
וְ/הֵם֙
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Conj | Pron
יִקְח֣וּ
lâqach
H3947
to take
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/זָּהָ֔ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
Art | N-ms
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/תְּכֵ֖לֶת
tᵉkêleth
H8504
blue
Art | N-fs
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הָֽ/אַרְגָּמָ֑ן
ʼargâmân
H713
purple
Art | N-ms
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
תּוֹלַ֥עַת
tôwlâʻ
H8438
worm
N-fs
הַ/שָּׁנִ֖י
shânîy
H8144
scarlet
Art | N-ms
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/שֵּֽׁשׁ
shêsh
H8336
alabaster
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 28:5
וְ/הֵם֙
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
יִקְח֣וּ
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/זָּהָ֔ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
Art | 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.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/תְּכֵ֖לֶת
tᵉkêleth
H8504
"blue"
Art | 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/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָֽ/אַרְגָּמָ֑ן
ʼargâmân
H713
"purple"
Art | 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/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
תּוֹלַ֥עַת
tôwlâʻ
H8438
"worm"
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.
הַ/שָּׁנִ֖י
shânîy
H8144
"scarlet"
Art | 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.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/שֵּֽׁשׁ
shêsh
H8336
"alabaster"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to fine white linen or marble, often used to describe the luxurious clothing and buildings of ancient times, like the Temple in Jerusalem.
Definition: alabaster, similar stone, marble, material of pavement
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] blue, fine (twined) linen, marble, silk. See also: Genesis 41:42; Exodus 36:35; Proverbs 31:22.
Study Notes — Exodus 28:5
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- Exodus 28:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 28:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 28:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 28:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 28:5
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 28:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 28:5
Context — Garments for the Priests
3You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest.
4These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests.
5They shall use gold, along with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen.
6They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. 7It shall have two shoulder pieces attached at two of its corners, so it can be fastened.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 25:3–4 | This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; |
| 2 | Exodus 39:2–3 | Bezalel made the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. They hammered out thin sheets of gold and cut threads from them to interweave with the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen—the work of a skilled craftsman. |
Exodus 28:5 Summary
[Exodus 28:5 tells us that the priests' clothes were made with very special and expensive materials like gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. This shows us how much God values beauty and excellence in our worship. As we read in Psalms 96:9, we are to worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. The use of these materials also reminds us of the importance of giving our best to God, as seen in Malachi 1:6-8, where God calls for the best offerings. By using these precious materials, the priests were able to serve God in a way that honored Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the specific materials mentioned in Exodus 28:5?
The use of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen in Exodus 28:5 symbolizes the richness and beauty of God's presence, as seen in other parts of the Bible, such as Exodus 25:3-7, where similar materials are used for the construction of the tabernacle.
Why are these specific colors chosen for the priestly garments?
The colors mentioned in Exodus 28:5, such as blue, purple, and scarlet, represent heaven, royalty, and sacrifice, respectively, as seen in other biblical references like Numbers 15:38-40 and Ezekiel 1:4, where these colors hold significant meaning.
How does the use of these materials relate to the priestly role of Aaron and his sons?
The luxurious materials used in Exodus 28:5 signify the importance and dignity of the priestly office, as stated in Exodus 28:2-4, where the garments are made for Aaron and his sons to serve as priests, and in Leviticus 8:7-9, where the high priest's garments are described.
What can we learn from the attention to detail in the craftsmanship of the priestly garments?
The attention to detail in Exodus 28:5, such as the use of specific materials, teaches us about the importance of excellence and care in our service to God, as seen in Colossians 3:23-24, where we are encouraged to do our work heartily as unto the Lord.
Reflection Questions
- What does the use of gold and precious materials in Exodus 28:5 teach us about God's character and His desire for our worship?
- How can we apply the principle of using our best and most beautiful resources to serve God in our daily lives?
- What role does beauty and aesthetics play in our relationship with God, and how can we cultivate a deeper appreciation for the beauty of God's creation?
- In what ways can we, like the skilled craftsmen in Exodus 28:3, use our unique gifts and talents to serve God and His people?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 28:5
And they shall take,.... The Targum of Jonathan adds, out of their substance; that is, those that were wise hearted, and had knowledge and skill in making such garments; these were to take, not out
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 28:5
And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty. Holy garments [ bigdeey (H899) qodesh (H6944)] - garments of holiness [Septuagint, stoleen hagian].
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 28:5
Exodus 28:5 And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen.Ver. 5. And they shall take gold, and blue, &c.] The cloak of Alcisthenes the Sybarite (sold for one hundred and twenty talents), that parliament robe of Demetrius, king of Macedonia (which no prince after him would put on propter invidiosam impendii magnificentiam, for its stately costliness), were but rags to Aaron’ s raiment. Athenaeus.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 28:5
(5) They shall take gold, and blue.—Heb., the gold and the blue, &c.—i.e., they (the wise-hearted men of Exo 28:3) shall receive (from Moses) the (necessary) gold, blue, &c., for the construction of the vestments. It is to be noted that the materials are the same as those employed for the vail and curtains of the sanctuary (Exodus 26:1; Exodus 26:31; Exodus 26:36), but with the further addition of gold and precious stones (Exodus 28:9; Exodus 28:17-21).
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 28:5
5. the gold, &c.] mentioned above in Exodus 25:3-4. 6–12 (cf. Exodus 39:2-7). The ephod. The ‘ephod’ (which, to judge from Isaiah 30:22. Heb., will have signified a closely-fitting covering), according to the ordinary view (for another, see p. 312), was a kind of waistcoat, consisting of an oblong piece of richly variegated material, the ‘work of the designer,’ bound round the body under the arms, and reaching down as far, apparently, as the waist. It was supported by two ‘shoulder-pieces’ (Heb. shoulders), i.e. probably two broad flaps or straps passing, like braces, over the shoulders, and attached to the ephod in front and behind: on the top of each of these shoulder-straps was an onyx-stone, enclosed in a filigree setting of gold, and engraved with the names of six of the tribes of Israel. Round the body the ephod was further held in its place by a band woven in one piece with it, but perhaps of a different pattern, probably forming a border at its lower edge, and passing closely round the waist. The ephod was worn over a long blue ‘robe,’ described in vv. 31–5.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 28:5
4, 5. These are the garments — In these two verses the principal articles of the priestly dress are mentioned, and the materials which were to be used in making them, but the fuller description of