Exodus 39:26

Verse

alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

American Standard Version (1901)

a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the robe round about, to minister in; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

Bible in Basic English

All round the skirt of the robe were bells and fruits in turn.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And mitres with their little crowns of fine linen:

Free Bible Version

having the bells and the pomegranates alternate. The robe was to be used for priestly service, as the Lord had ordered Moses to do.

Geneva Bible 1599

A bel and a pomegranate, a bel and a pomegranate round about the skirts of the robe to minister in, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

King James (Authorized) Version

A bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, round about the hem of the robe to minister in; as the LORD commanded Moses.

One Unity Resource Bible

a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, around the skirts of the robe, to minister in, as Adonai enjoined Moses [Drawn out].

Translation for Translators

for Aaron to wear while he did his work as a priest. They made all these things exactly as Yahweh had commanded Moses/me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate—on the edge of the robe for Aaron to serve in. This was as Yahweh had commanded Moses.

Noah Webster Bible

A bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, around the hem of the robe to minister in ; as the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible

a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, around the skirts of the robe, to minister in, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation

a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, [are] on the hems of the upper robe, round about, to minister in, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

Context

Additional Priestly Garments

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 39:26, we see the mention of the bells and pomegranates on the hem of the priestly garments, specifically the robe of the ephod. These details were part of the intricate instructions given by God to Moses for the attire of the priests serving in the tabernacle. The bells were intended to be heard as the high priest ministered in the Holy Place, symbolizing the presence of God and the importance of the priestly duties. The pomegranates, on the other hand, represented fertility, abundance, and the beauty of God's creation. This verse highlights the significance of obedience to God's commands, even in the smallest details, and the symbolism embedded in the priestly garments.

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