Exodus 39:31 - Printer Friendly

ESV: And they tied to it a cord of blue to fasten it on the turban above, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

NIV: Then they fastened a blue cord to it to attach it to the turban, as the Lord commanded Moses.

NASB: Then they fastened a violet cord to it, to fasten it on the turban above, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.

CSB: They attached a cord of blue yarn to it in order to mount it on the turban, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.

NLT: They attached the medallion with a blue cord to Aaron’s turban, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.

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

NKJV: And they tied to it a blue cord, to fasten it above on the turban, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Exodus 39:27–31 continues to record Israel's close obedience to God's designs for the tabernacle. This section indicates that the garments described in Exodus 28:36–43 were made precisely as commanded. Among these is a turban and headpiece engraved with the words "Holy to the Lord."

Israel's craftsmen (Exodus 30:10, 30, 34) make the ceremonial clothes used in the tabernacle. These include an "ephod," a breastplate, a robe, and a turban with an engraved headpiece. The high priest will wear these. Other garments are for the rest of the priesthood. Instructions from Moses' encounter with the Lord (Exodus 28:6–43) are closely followed in this process. After inspection, Moses blesses those who have completed the work.

Israel is building the tabernacle (Exodus 25:8–9) according to the Lord's instructions (Exodus 35—38). Most records of their work closely match the phrasing of God's original statements to Moses (Exodus 25—31). This emphasizes that the Israelites are committed to careful obedience. This chapter completes the preparation phase. The next, final chapter describes the tabernacle's assembly and God's response (Exodus 40).

The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.

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