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Exodus 39

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Exodus 39

1 And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet, they made cloths of service, to do service in the holy place, and made the holy garments for Aaron; as the LORD commanded Moses.

2 And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.

3 And they did beat the gold into thin plates, and cut it into wires, to work it in the blue, and in the purple, and in the scarlet, and in the fine linen, with cunning work.

4 They made shoulderpieces for it, to couple it together: by the two edges was it coupled together.

5 And the curious girdle of his ephod, that was upon it, was of the same, according to the work thereof; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen; as the LORD commanded Moses.

6 And they wrought onyx stones inclosed in ouches of gold, graven, as signets are graven, with the names of the children of Israel.

7 And he put them on the shoulders of the ephod, that they should be stones for a memorial to the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses.

8 And he made the breastplate of cunning work, like the work of the ephod; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.

9 It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span was the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof, being doubled.

10 And they set in it four rows of stones: the first row was a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this was the first row.

11 And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.

12 And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.

13 And the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper: they were inclosed in ouches of gold in their inclosings.

14 And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, every one with his name, according to the twelve tribes.

15 And they made upon the breastplate chains at the ends, of wreathed work of pure gold.

16 And they made two ouches of gold, and two gold rings; and put the two rings in the two ends of the breastplate.

17 And they put the two wreathed chains of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breastplate.

18 And the two ends of the two wreathed chains they fastened in the two ouches, and put them on the shoulderpieces of the ephod, before it.

19 And they made two rings of gold, and put them on the two ends of the breastplate, upon the border of it, which was on the side of the ephod inward.

20 And they made two other golden rings, and put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, toward the forepart of it, over against the other coupling thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod.



21 And they did bind the breastplate by his rings unto the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it might be above the curious girdle of the ephod, and that the breastplate might not be loosed from the ephod; as the LORD commanded Moses.

22 And he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue.

23 And there was an hole in the midst of the robe, as the hole of an habergeon, with a band round about the hole, that it should not rend.

24 And they made upon the hems of the robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen.

25 And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, round about between the pomegranates;

26 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.

27 And they made coats of fine linen of woven work for Aaron, and for his sons,

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

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

30 And they made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and wrote upon it a writing, like to the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD.

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

32 Thus was all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation finished: and the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did they.

33 And they brought the tabernacle unto Moses, the tent, and all his furniture, his taches, his boards, his bars, and his pillars, and his sockets,

34 And the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers' skins, and the vail of the covering,

35 The ark of the testimony, and the staves thereof, and the mercy seat,

36 The table, and all the vessels thereof, and the showbread,

37 The pure candlestick, with the lamps thereof, even with the lamps to be set in order, and all the vessels thereof, and the oil for light,

38 And the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the hanging for the tabernacle door,

39 The brazen altar, and his grate of brass, his staves, and all his vessels, the laver and his foot,

40 The hangings of the court, his pillars, and his sockets, and the hanging for the court gate, his cords, and his pins, and all the vessels of the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of the congregation,

41 The cloths of service to do service in the holy place, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and his sons' garments, to minister in the priest's office.

42 According to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel made all the work.

43 And Moses did look upon all the work, and, behold, they had done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.

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Summary and the Meaning of Exodus Chapter 39

The book of Exodus is the second book of the Old Testament in the Bible and it tells the story of the Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land. Chapter 39 of Exodus continues the account of the construction of the Tabernacle, which was the portable sanctuary that the Israelites carried with them during their journey in the wilderness. This chapter focuses on the making of the priestly garments and the completion of the Tabernacle.

The Priestly Garments

The first part of Exodus chapter 39 describes in detail the making of the priestly garments. These garments were to be worn by Aaron, the high priest, and his sons, who were to serve as priests in the Tabernacle. The garments were made from fine linen and were intricately embroidered with gold, blue, purple, and scarlet threads. The garments included a breastplate, an ephod, a robe, a tunic, a turban, and a sash. Each of these items had specific instructions for their design and construction, and the skilled craftsmen followed these instructions precisely.

The breastplate was made with twelve precious stones, each representing one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The ephod was a sleeveless garment that was worn over the tunic and was held in place by a sash. The robe was made of blue fabric and had pomegranates and bells attached to the hem, which made a sound when the priest walked. The tunic was made of fine linen and was worn under the robe. The turban was made of fine linen and had a gold plate on the front with the inscription "Holy to the Lord." The sash was made of fine linen and was used to tie the ephod in place.

The making of these garments was not just a matter of fashion or function, but it had a deeper spiritual significance. The garments were meant to set the priests apart as holy and to remind them of their sacred duty to serve God and the people of Israel. The intricate details and the use of precious materials also reflected the importance and value of their role as mediators between God and the people.

The Completion of the Tabernacle

After the description of the priestly garments, Exodus chapter 39 goes on to describe the completion of the Tabernacle. The skilled craftsmen, Bezalel and Oholiab, had followed God's instructions precisely and had made all the necessary items for the Tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant, the table for the bread of the Presence, the lampstand, and the altar of incense. They also made the courtyard and the altar for burnt offerings.

Once everything was completed, Moses inspected the work and saw that it was done exactly as God had commanded. He blessed the craftsmen and the people for their obedience and dedication to the Lord. The cloud of God's presence then covered the Tabernacle, signifying that God was pleased with their work and had chosen to dwell among His people.

The Meaning of Exodus Chapter 39 for Christians

For Christians, Exodus chapter 39 holds several important meanings and lessons. Firstly, the detailed instructions for the making of the priestly garments remind us of the importance of holiness and reverence in our service to God. Just as the priests were set apart and consecrated for their role, we too are called to live a life of holiness and to serve God with reverence and dedication.

The intricate details and use of precious materials in the garments also point to the value and worth of our relationship with God. We are reminded that we are chosen and loved by God, and that our role as His children is of great significance.

The completion of the Tabernacle also holds significance for Christians. The Tabernacle was a physical representation of God's presence among His people, and it foreshadowed the coming of Jesus Christ, who would be the ultimate mediator between God and humanity. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus made a way for us to have direct access to God's presence, and we no longer need a physical sanctuary to experience His presence.

Furthermore, the cloud of God's presence covering the Tabernacle symbolizes the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. Just as God's presence dwelt among the Israelites in the Tabernacle, the Holy Spirit now dwells within us, guiding and empowering us in our daily lives.

Overall, Exodus chapter 39 serves as a reminder for Christians to live a life of holiness and reverence, to value our relationship with God, and to remember the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It also reminds us of the importance of following God's instructions and dedicating our talents and skills to His service.

In Conclusion

Exodus chapter 39 is a significant chapter in the book of Exodus, as it marks the completion of the Tabernacle and the making of the priestly garments. The detailed descriptions of the garments and the completion of the Tabernacle hold important meanings for Christians, reminding us of the value of our relationship with God, the importance of holiness and reverence, and the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in our lives. This chapter serves as a reminder for us to live a life dedicated to serving God and to follow His instructions with obedience and dedication.



This article is informed by the King James Version of the Holy Bible, the authors' personal knowledge, considerations and experience, and additional materials and resources available in internet.

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