Exodus 39:25

Verse

They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates,

American Standard Version (1901)

And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the skirts of the robe round about, between the pomegranates;

Bible in Basic English

And between the fruits all round the skirt they put gold bells, as the Lord gave orders to Moses.

Douay-Rheims 1899

They made also fine linen tunicks with woven work for Aaron and his sons:

Free Bible Version

They made pure gold bells and attached them between the pomegranates all the way around its hem,

Geneva Bible 1599

They made also belles of pure gold and put the belles betweene the pomegranates vpon the skirtes of the robe rounde about betweene the pomegranates.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, round about between the pomegranates;

One Unity Resource Bible

They made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates around the skirts of the robe, between the pomegranates;

Translation for Translators

Between each of these decorations, they fastened a tiny bell made from pure gold, so there was a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, alternating all around the hem of the robe

Unlocked Literal Bible

They made bells of pure gold, and they put the bells between the pomegranates all around on the bottom edge the robe, between the pomegranates—

Noah Webster Bible

And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, around between the pomegranates;

World English Bible

They made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates around the skirts of the robe, between the pomegranates;

Young's Literal Translation

And they make bells of pure gold, and put the bells in the midst of the pomegranates, on the hems of the upper robe, round about, in the midst of the pomegranates;

Context

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²⁴They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe.²⁵They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates,²⁶alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Summary

In Exodus 39:25, we see the skilled craftsmanship of the Israelites in making bells and pomegranates for the high priest's robe. These intricate details were not merely for decoration but held symbolic significance. The bells were meant to be heard as the high priest ministered in the Holy Place, signifying his movements and ensuring his safety before the Lord. The pomegranates, on the other hand, represented fertility, abundance, and the blessings of God upon His people. This verse showcases the meticulous care and reverence the Israelites had in preparing for worship and serving in the tabernacle.

Commentary

Exodus 39:25

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Berean Standard Bible

They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates,

American Standard Version (1901)

And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the skirts of the robe round about, between the pomegranates;

Bible in Basic English

And between the fruits all round the skirt they put gold bells, as the Lord gave orders to Moses.

Douay-Rheims 1899

They made also fine linen tunicks with woven work for Aaron and his sons:

Free Bible Version

They made pure gold bells and attached them between the pomegranates all the way around its hem,

Geneva Bible 1599

They made also belles of pure gold and put the belles betweene the pomegranates vpon the skirtes of the robe rounde about betweene the pomegranates.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, round about between the pomegranates;

One Unity Resource Bible

They made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates around the skirts of the robe, between the pomegranates;

Translation for Translators

Between each of these decorations, they fastened a tiny bell made from pure gold, so there was a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, alternating all around the hem of the robe

Unlocked Literal Bible

They made bells of pure gold, and they put the bells between the pomegranates all around on the bottom edge the robe, between the pomegranates—

Noah Webster Bible

And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, around between the pomegranates;

World English Bible

They made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates around the skirts of the robe, between the pomegranates;

Young's Literal Translation

And they make bells of pure gold, and put the bells in the midst of the pomegranates, on the hems of the upper robe, round about, in the midst of the pomegranates;