Exodus 28:7
Exodus 28:7 in Multiple Translations
It shall have two shoulder pieces attached at two of its corners, so it can be fastened.
It shall have the two shoulderpieces thereof joined at the two edges thereof; and so it shall be joined together.
It shall have two shoulder-pieces joined to the two ends thereof, that it may be joined together.
It is to have two bands stitched to it at the top of the arms, joining it together.
Two shoulder pieces are to be attached to the front and back pieces.
The two shoulders thereof shalbe ioyned together by their two edges: so shall it be closed.
it hath two shoulders joining at its two ends, and it is joined.
It shall have two shoulder straps joined to the two ends of it, that it may be joined together.
It shall have the two shoulder-pieces thereof joined at the two edges thereof; and so it shall be joined together.
It shall have the two edges joined in the top on both sides, that they may be closed together.
It must have two shoulder straps, to join the front part to the back part.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 28:7
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Exodus 28:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שְׁתֵּ֧י
כְתֵפֹ֣ת
חֹֽבְרֹ֗ת
יִֽהְיֶה
לּ֛/וֹ
אֶל
שְׁנֵ֥י
קְצוֹתָ֖י/ו
וְ/חֻבָּֽר
שְׁתֵּ֧י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
כְתֵפֹ֣ת
kâthêph
H3802
shoulder
N-fp
חֹֽבְרֹ֗ת
châbar
H2266
to unite
V-Qal
יִֽהְיֶה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לּ֛/וֹ
Prep | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
שְׁנֵ֥י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
קְצוֹתָ֖י/ו
qâtsâh
H7098
end
N-cp | Suff
וְ/חֻבָּֽר
châbar
H2266
to unite
Conj | V-Pual-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 28:7
שְׁתֵּ֧י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
כְתֵפֹ֣ת
kâthêph
H3802
"shoulder"
N-fp
The Hebrew word for shoulder describes the upper end of the arm, where garments hang, and is used in Exodus 28:7 to describe the shoulder pieces of the ephod.
Definition: 1) shoulder, shoulder-blade, side, slope 1a) shoulder, shoulder-blade (of man) 1b) shoulder, shoulder-pieces (of animals) 1c) side, slope (of mountain) 1d) supports (of laver)
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: arm, corner, shoulder(-piece), side, undersetter. See also: Exodus 27:14; 2 Kings 11:11; Isaiah 11:14.
חֹֽבְרֹ֗ת
châbar
H2266
"to unite"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to unite or join, and can also refer to charming or spellbinding someone. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, including in the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy. It can also mean to make an alliance or fellowship.
Definition: 1) to unite, join, bind together, be joined, be coupled, be in league, heap up, have fellowship with, be compact, be a charmer 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to unite, be joined 1a2) to tie magic charms, charm 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to unite with, make an ally of 1b2) to unite, join, ally 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be allied with, be united 1c2) to be joined together 1d) (Hiphil) to join together, pile up (words) 1e) (Hithpael) to join oneself to, make an alliance, league together
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: charm(-er), be compact, couple (together), have fellowship with, heap up, join (self, together), league. See also: Genesis 14:3; 2 Chronicles 20:35; Psalms 58:6.
יִֽהְיֶה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לּ֛/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
שְׁנֵ֥י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
קְצוֹתָ֖י/ו
qâtsâh
H7098
"end"
N-cp | Suff
In the book of Isaiah, this word means the end or termination of something. It can also refer to a corner or edge of a territory. This word is used to describe the limits of God's creation.
Definition: 1) end, extremity 1a) end 1b) from the whole of, from among (of what is included between extremities)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: coast, corner, (selv-) edge, lowest, (uttermost) participle See also: Exodus 25:18; Exodus 39:18; Psalms 19:7.
וְ/חֻבָּֽר
châbar
H2266
"to unite"
Conj | V-Pual-3ms
This Hebrew word means to unite or join, and can also refer to charming or spellbinding someone. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, including in the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy. It can also mean to make an alliance or fellowship.
Definition: 1) to unite, join, bind together, be joined, be coupled, be in league, heap up, have fellowship with, be compact, be a charmer 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to unite, be joined 1a2) to tie magic charms, charm 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to unite with, make an ally of 1b2) to unite, join, ally 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be allied with, be united 1c2) to be joined together 1d) (Hiphil) to join together, pile up (words) 1e) (Hithpael) to join oneself to, make an alliance, league together
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: charm(-er), be compact, couple (together), have fellowship with, heap up, join (self, together), league. See also: Genesis 14:3; 2 Chronicles 20:35; Psalms 58:6.
Study Notes — Exodus 28:7
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- Exodus 28:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 28:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 28:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 28:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 28:7
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 28:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 28:7
Context — The Ephod
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.
8And the skillfully woven waistband of the ephod must be of one piece, of the same workmanship—with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen. 9Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 39:4 | They made shoulder pieces for the ephod, which were attached at two of its corners, so it could be fastened. |
Exodus 28:7 Summary
This verse is talking about a special piece of clothing called the ephod that the priests wore. The shoulder pieces were attached to help keep it in place, kind of like how we wear a jacket with straps to keep it from falling off. This special clothing was important because it symbolized the priest's role in helping people connect with God, as seen in Exodus 28:12. Just like how the priest wore this special clothing to serve God, we can serve God by helping and caring for others, as seen in Galatians 5:13.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the shoulder pieces on the ephod?
The shoulder pieces on the ephod, as mentioned in Exodus 28:7, are to help fasten it, symbolizing the priest's role in bearing the weight of the people's sins, as seen in Exodus 28:12 where the names of the sons of Israel are engraved on the stones, and also in Numbers 18:1 where the priests are instructed to bear the iniquity of the sanctuary.
Why is the ephod described in such detail?
The detailed description of the ephod in Exodus 28:5-8, including the shoulder pieces in verse 7, signifies its importance as a symbol of the priest's office and the connection between God and His people, as also seen in Leviticus 8:7-9 where the ephod is part of the priestly garments.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
The concept of bearing the weight of others, as symbolized by the shoulder pieces, is also seen in Galatians 6:2 where believers are called to bear one another's burdens, and in Isaiah 9:6 where Jesus is described as the one who bears the government on His shoulder.
What can we learn from the materials used to make the ephod?
The use of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen in Exodus 28:5-8, including the shoulder pieces in verse 7, teaches us about the value and beauty of the priestly office, and also points to the richness and splendor of God's kingdom, as described in Revelation 19:7-8.
Reflection Questions
- What weight am I carrying for others, and how can I bear it in a way that honors God?
- How does the symbolism of the shoulder pieces challenge me to think about my own role in serving others?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of attention to detail in my own service to God?
- In what ways can I reflect the beauty and value of God's kingdom in my daily life, just as the ephod reflected the beauty of the priestly office?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 28:7
It shall have the two shoulder pieces thereof,.... Which were two pieces that joined to the ephod, reaching from the arm holes to the shoulders both on the right and left, coming from before and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 28:7
And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work. Ephod.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 28:7
The two shoulder-pieces were two parts of the ephod going up from the body of the ephod, the one before, the other behind, which when the priest had put over his head, were tied together, and covered the priest’ s shoulders, and part of his back and breast.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 28:7
(7) The two shoulder pieces thereof.—Rather, two shoulder pieces.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 28:7
7. Read with Sam. LXX. and Exodus 39:4 : It shall have two shoulder-straps joined (to it): at its two (top) edges shall it be joined (ιηαψ for εηαψ). The ephod went closely round the body; and it was supported by two straps passing over the shoulders, and attached in front and behind to its top edges.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 28:7
7. Two shoulderpieces — Hence the ephod is called, by the Septuagint translators, επωμις, and the Vulgate, superhumerale, a garment to be worn upon the shoulder.