Exodus 39:17

Verse

Then they fastened the two gold chains to the two gold rings at the corners of the breastpiece,

American Standard Version (1901)

And they put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two rings at the ends of the breastplate.

And they put the two twisted chains on the two rings at the ends of the priest's bag;

On which rings the two golden chains should hang, which they put into the hooks that stood out in the corners of the ephod.

Free Bible Version

They attached the two gold chains to the two gold rings on the corners of the breastpiece,

Geneva Bible 1599

And they put ye two wrethe cheines of gold in the two rings, in the corners of the brest plate.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breastplate.

One Unity Resource Bible

They put the two braided chains of gold in the two rings at the ends of the breastplate.

Translation for Translators

They fastened one end of each cord to one of the rings.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They put the two braided chains of gold in the two rings at the corners of the breastpiece.

Noah Webster Bible

And they put the two wreathed chains of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breast-plate.

World English Bible

They put the two braided chains of gold in the two rings at the ends of the breastplate.

Young's Literal Translation

and they put the two thick bands of gold on the two rings on the ends of the breastplate;

Context

The Breastpiece

¹⁶They also made two gold filigree settings and two gold rings, and fastened the two rings to the two corners of the breastpiece.¹⁷Then they fastened the two gold chains to the two gold rings at the corners of the breastpiece,¹⁸and they fastened 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

In Exodus 39:17, we see the intricate details of the priestly garments being described, particularly the ephod. The ephod was a significant piece of clothing worn by the high priest, symbolizing his authority and role in representing the people before God. This verse highlights the importance of attention to detail and reverence in the service of God, as even the priestly garments were crafted with precision according to God's instructions. It serves as a reminder that God values excellence and dedication in the worship and service of His people.

Commentary

Exodus 39:17

The Breastpiece

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Berean Standard Bible

Then they fastened the two gold chains to the two gold rings at the corners of the breastpiece,

American Standard Version (1901)

And they put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two rings at the ends of the breastplate.

Bible in Basic English

And they put the two twisted chains on the two rings at the ends of the priest's bag;

Douay-Rheims 1899

On which rings the two golden chains should hang, which they put into the hooks that stood out in the corners of the ephod.

Free Bible Version

They attached the two gold chains to the two gold rings on the corners of the breastpiece,

Geneva Bible 1599

And they put ye two wrethe cheines of gold in the two rings, in the corners of the brest plate.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breastplate.

One Unity Resource Bible

They put the two braided chains of gold in the two rings at the ends of the breastplate.

Translation for Translators

They fastened one end of each cord to one of the rings.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They put the two braided chains of gold in the two rings at the corners of the breastpiece.

Noah Webster Bible

And they put the two wreathed chains of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breast-plate.

World English Bible

They put the two braided chains of gold in the two rings at the ends of the breastplate.

Young's Literal Translation

and they put the two thick bands of gold on the two rings on the ends of the breastplate;