Exodus 39:22
Exodus 39:22 in Multiple Translations
They made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, the work of a weaver,
¶ And he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue.
And he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue;
The robe which went with the ephod was made all of blue;
They made the robe that goes with the ephod exclusively from woven blue cloth,
Moreouer, he made the robe of the Ephod of wouen worke, altogether of blewe silke.
And he maketh the upper robe of the ephod, work of a weaver, completely of blue;
He made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue.
And he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue.
And beneath at the feet pomegranates of violet, purple, scarlet, and fine twisted linen:
They made the robe that is to be worn underneath the priest’s sacred apron, using only blue cloth.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 39:22
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Exodus 39:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֛עַשׂ
אֶת
מְעִ֥יל
הָ/אֵפֹ֖ד
מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה
אֹרֵ֑ג
כְּלִ֖יל
תְּכֵֽלֶת
וַ/יַּ֛עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מְעִ֥יל
mᵉʻîyl
H4598
robe
N-ms
הָ/אֵפֹ֖ד
ʼêphôwd
H646
ephod
Art | N-ms
מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-ms
אֹרֵ֑ג
ʼârag
H707
to weave
V-Qal
כְּלִ֖יל
kâlîyl
H3632
entire
Adj
תְּכֵֽלֶת
tᵉkêleth
H8504
blue
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 39:22
וַ/יַּ֛עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
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.
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.
מְעִ֥יל
mᵉʻîyl
H4598
"robe"
N-ms
A meil was a robe or outer garment worn by men of rank, including kings and high priests. It was also worn by David's daughters and is mentioned in various KJV translations as a cloak or coat.
Definition: 1) robe 1a) a garment worn over a tunic by men of rank 1b) a long garment worn by David's daughters 1c) a garment of the high priest 1d) (fig.) of attributes
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: cloke, coat, mantle, robe. See also: Exodus 28:4; 1 Samuel 24:5; Psalms 109:29.
הָ/אֵפֹ֖ד
ʼêphôwd
H646
"ephod"
Art | N-ms
The ephod was a special vest worn by priests in the Bible, including the high priest, made with gold, blue, and purple threads. It was a symbol of their role and had shoulder pieces and a breastpiece with gems. In Exodus 28:6, God instructs Moses on how to make the ephod.
Definition: 1) ephod 1a) priestly garment, shoulder-cape or mantle, outer garment 1a1) worn by an ordinary priest and made of white stuff 1a2) worn by the high priest-more costly, woven of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and linen threads provided with shoulder-pieces and a breast piece of like material, ornamented with gems and gold
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: ephod. See also: Exodus 25:7; Exodus 39:21; Hosea 3:4.
מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
אֹרֵ֑ג
ʼârag
H707
"to weave"
V-Qal
This word means to weave or plait, and is used to describe everyday tasks like weaving cloth or braiding hair. It also has figurative meanings, such as intrigue or plotting.
Definition: 1) to weave 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to weave (cloth) 1a2) to braid (Samson's hair) 1a3) weaver (subst.) 1a4) intrigue (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: weaver(-r). See also: Exodus 28:32; 2 Samuel 21:19; Isaiah 19:9.
כְּלִ֖יל
kâlîyl
H3632
"entire"
Adj
In the Bible, this word means something that is complete or entire, like a whole burnt offering to God. It is used in passages like Leviticus 6:23 and 22:17, and symbolizes perfection or entirety, often in the context of sacrifices and worship.
Definition: adj 1) entire, all, perfect adv 2) entirety subst 3) whole, whole burnt offering, holocaust, entirety
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: all, every whit, flame, perfect(-ion), utterly, whole burnt offering (sacrifice), wholly. See also: Exodus 28:31; Judges 20:40; Psalms 51:21.
תְּכֵֽלֶת
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.
Study Notes — Exodus 39:22
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Context — Additional Priestly Garments
20They made two additional gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on its front, near the seam just above its woven waistband.
21Then they tied the rings of the breastpiece to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn, so that the breastpiece was above the waistband of the ephod and would not swing out from the ephod, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
22They made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, the work of a weaver,
23with an opening in the center of the robe like that of a garment, with a collar around the opening so that it would not tear. 24They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 28:31–35 | You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, with 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. Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them, alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe. Aaron 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. |
Exodus 39:22 Summary
[This verse tells us about the robe of the ephod, which was made entirely of blue cloth by a skilled weaver. The blue cloth represents heaven and the divine, and the careful craftsmanship of the robe shows us the importance of attention to detail in our work and worship. Just like the priestly garments, we are called to be set apart for God's service, as seen in Romans 12:1, and to reflect the beauty and glory of God in our lives. By following God's commands and using our talents and skills for His glory, we can be a part of something bigger than ourselves and bring honor to His name.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the robe of the ephod being made entirely of blue cloth?
The blue cloth symbolizes heaven and the divine, as seen in Exodus 24:10 where the pavement under God's throne is described as sapphire, a blue gemstone, and in Ezekiel 1:26, where the throne itself is described as being above a dome that looked like a sapphire.
Why was the robe made by a weaver?
The robe was made by a weaver, indicating a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, which is a testament to the importance of the priestly garments in the worship of God, as commanded in Exodus 28:3.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the priestly garments?
This verse is part of the larger description of the priestly garments in Exodus 28-39, which were given to Moses by God as a way to symbolize the priest's role as a mediator between God and the people, as seen in Exodus 28:1-5.
What can we learn from the specific details in this verse?
The attention to detail in this verse, such as the use of blue cloth and the work of a weaver, teaches us about the importance of obedience to God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:32, and the value of careful craftsmanship in our work and worship.
Reflection Questions
- What does the blue color of the robe represent in my own life, and how can I reflect the heavenly and divine in my daily actions?
- How can I, like the weaver, use my skills and talents to create something beautiful for God's glory?
- What role do I play as a mediator or representative of God to those around me, and how can I fulfill that role with integrity and faithfulness?
- How can I balance the attention to detail required in my own work and worship with the need to trust in God's sovereignty and providence, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 39:22
[See comments on Exodus 39:2].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 39:22
They made shoulderpieces for it, to couple it together: by the two edges was it coupled together. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 39:22
XXXIX. THE MAKING OF THE HOLY .(1-31) This section corresponds to Exodus 28:5-40, but does not follow exactly the same order. Exodus 39:2-7 correspond to Exodus 39:5-12 of Exodus 28; Exodus 39:8-21 to Exodus 39:13-28; Exodus 39:22-26 to Exodus 39:31-35; but after this a dislocation occurs. Exodus 39:27-29 correspond to Exodus 39:39-42 of Exodus 28, and Exodus 39:30-31 to Exodus 39:36-38. It is not clear why any change was made. The order observed in Exodus 28 seems preferable.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 39:22
22–26 (Exodus 28:31-35 a). The robe of the ephod.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 39:22
THE HOLY OF THE PRIESTS, Exodus 39:1-31 See notes on Exodus 28. ALL BROUGHT TO MOSES AND , Exodus 39:32-43.
Sermons on Exodus 39:22
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The Blue of Heaven by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the color blue in the Old Testament, representing heavenly realities and the connection between God's people and their High Priest, |