Exodus 39:31

Verse

Then they fastened to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they tied unto it a lace of blue, to fasten it upon the mitre above; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

It was fixed to the head-dress by a blue cord, as the Lord had given orders to Moses.

So all the work of the tabernacle and of the roof of the testimony was finished: and the children of Israel did all things which the Lord had commanded Moses.

Free Bible Version

They tied a blue cord to it to attach it to the front of the turban, as the Lord had ordered Moses to do.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they tied vnto it a lace of blewe silke to fasten it on hie vpon the miter, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they tied unto it a lace of blue, to fasten it on high upon the mitre; as the LORD commanded Moses.

One Unity Resource Bible

They tied to it a lace of blue, to fasten it on the turban above, as Adonai enjoined Moses [Drawn out].

Translation for Translators

They fastened this to the front of the turban by a blue cord, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses/me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They attached to the turban a blue cord to the top of the turban. This was as Yahweh had commanded Moses.

Noah Webster Bible

And they tied to it a lace of blue, to fasten it on high upon the miter; as the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible

They tied to it a lace of blue, to fasten it on the turban above, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation

and they put on it a ribbon of blue, to put [it] on the mitre above, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

Context

Additional Priestly Garments

³⁰They also made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and they engraved on it, like an inscription on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD.³¹Then they fastened to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Summary

In Exodus 39:31, we see the skilled craftsmen completing the work of the tabernacle by making the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, with an opening for the head in its center. This detail highlights the meticulous attention to God's instructions and the reverence for the sacred garments used in the tabernacle. The use of blue symbolizes heavenly origins and the divine nature of the priesthood, emphasizing the holiness and separation of the priests for their service to the Lord. This verse showcases the dedication and obedience of the Israelites in fulfilling God's commands with precision and care.

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