Exodus 39:29

Verse

and the sash of finely spun linen, embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

American Standard Version (1901)

and the girdle of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, the work of the embroiderer; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

Bible in Basic English

And a linen band worked with a design of blue and purple and red, as the Lord had said to Moses.

Douay-Rheims 1899

They made also the plate of sacred veneration of the purest gold, and they wrote on it with the engraving of a lapidary, The Holy of the Lord:

Free Bible Version

as well as sashes of finely-woven linen embroidered with blue, purple, and crimson thread, as the Lord had ordered Moses to do.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the girdle of fine twined linen, and of blew silke, and purple, and skarlet, euen of needle worke, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

King James (Authorized) Version

And a girdle of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, of needlework; as the LORD commanded Moses.

One Unity Resource Bible

and the sash of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, the work of the embroiderer, as Adonai enjoined Moses [Drawn out].

Translation for Translators

They made the embroidered sash/waistband for Aaron from fine linen and from blue, purple, and red cloth, and they embroidered designs on it using blue, purple, and red yarn/thread, exactly as Yahweh had commanded Moses/me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and the sash of fine linen and of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, the work of an embroiderer. This was as Yahweh had commanded Moses.

Noah Webster Bible

And a girdle of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, of needle-work; as the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible

the sash of fine twined linen, blue, purple, and scarlet, the work of the embroiderer, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation

and the girdle of twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, work of an embroiderer, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

Context

Additional Priestly Garments

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 39:29, the mention of the sash worn by the high priest signifies his consecration and separation for the service of God. This detail highlights the importance of holiness and distinction in the priestly role, emphasizing the need for purity and reverence in approaching God. The sash also symbolizes the authority and dignity vested in the high priest as he intercedes for the people before God. Overall, this verse underscores the sacredness of the priestly office and the solemnity of their duties in the tabernacle.

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