Exodus 39:28

Verse

as well as the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands and undergarments of finely spun linen,

American Standard Version (1901)

and the mitre of fine linen, and the goodly head-tires of fine linen, and the linen breeches of fine twined linen,

And the twisted head-dress for Aaron, and beautiful head-dresses of linen, and linen trousers,

And a girdle of fine twisted linen, violet, purple, and scarlet twice dyed, of embroidery work, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Free Bible Version

They also made turbans, headdresses, and headbands of fine linen, and finely-woven linen undershorts,

Geneva Bible 1599

And the miter of fine linen, and goodly bonnets of fine linen, and linen breeches of fine twined linen,

King James (Authorized) Version

And a mitre of fine linen, and goodly bonnets of fine linen, and linen breeches of fine twined linen,

One Unity Resource Bible

and the turban of fine linen, and the linen headbands of fine linen, and the linen breeches of fine twined linen,

Translation for Translators

They also made a turban of fine linen for Aaron to wear around his head. They made the caps and the undershorts for Aaron’s sons from fine linen.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They made the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands of fine linen, the linen undergarments of fine linen,

Noah Webster Bible

And a miter of fine linen, and goodly bonnets of fine linen, and linen breeches of fine twined linen,

World English Bible

the turban of fine linen, the linen headbands of fine linen, the linen trousers of fine twined linen,

Young's Literal Translation

and the mitre of linen, and the beautiful bonnets of linen, and the linen trousers, of twined linen,

Context

Additional Priestly Garments

²⁷For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver,²⁸as well as the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands and undergarments of finely spun linen,²⁹and the sash of finely spun linen, embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Summary

In Exodus 39:28, the verse describes the ephod, a sacred garment worn by the high priest, as being made of fine linen and skillfully woven with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. This detailed craftsmanship symbolizes the importance of the high priest's role in representing the people before God. The colors used in the ephod hold symbolic significance, with blue representing heavenly truths, purple signifying royalty, and scarlet symbolizing sacrifice. This verse highlights the meticulous care and reverence given to the priestly garments, reflecting the reverence and holiness required in approaching God.

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