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Exodus 28:31

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Exodus 28:31 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth,

King James Version KJV

¶ And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

American Standard Version ASV

And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

Bible in Basic English BBE

The robe which goes with the ephod is to be made all of blue;

Free Bible Version FBV

Make the robe that goes with the ephod exclusively from blue cloth,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And thou shalt make the robe of the Ephod altogether of blewe silke.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'And thou hast made the upper robe of the ephod completely of blue,

World English Bible WEB

“You shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And thou shalt make the tunick of the ephod all of violet,

Translation for Translators T4T

“Tell the workmen to use only blue cloth to make the robe that is to be worn underneath the priest’s sacred apron.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 28:31

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Exodus 28:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/עָשִׂ֛יתָ אֶת מְעִ֥יל הָ/אֵפ֖וֹד כְּלִ֥יל תְּכֵֽלֶת
וְ/עָשִׂ֛יתָ ʻâsâh H6213 to make Conj | V-Qal-2ms
אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
מְעִ֥יל mᵉʻîyl H4598 robe N-ms
הָ/אֵפ֖וֹד ʼêphôwd H646 ephod Art | N-ms
כְּלִ֥יל kâlîyl H3632 entire Adj
תְּכֵֽלֶת tᵉkêleth H8504 blue N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 28:31

וְ/עָשִׂ֛יתָ ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מְעִ֥יל mᵉʻîyl H4598 "robe" N-ms
A meil was a robe or outer garment worn by men of rank, including kings and high priests. It was also worn by David's daughters and is mentioned in various KJV translations as a cloak or coat.
Definition: 1) robe 1a) a garment worn over a tunic by men of rank 1b) a long garment worn by David's daughters 1c) a garment of the high priest 1d) (fig.) of attributes
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: cloke, coat, mantle, robe. See also: Exodus 28:4; 1 Samuel 24:5; Psalms 109:29.
הָ/אֵפ֖וֹד ʼêphôwd H646 "ephod" Art | N-ms
The ephod was a special vest worn by priests in the Bible, including the high priest, made with gold, blue, and purple threads. It was a symbol of their role and had shoulder pieces and a breastpiece with gems. In Exodus 28:6, God instructs Moses on how to make the ephod.
Definition: 1) ephod 1a) priestly garment, shoulder-cape or mantle, outer garment 1a1) worn by an ordinary priest and made of white stuff 1a2) worn by the high priest-more costly, woven of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and linen threads provided with shoulder-pieces and a breast piece of like material, ornamented with gems and gold
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: ephod. See also: Exodus 25:7; Exodus 39:21; Hosea 3:4.
כְּלִ֥יל kâlîyl H3632 "entire" Adj
In the Bible, this word means something that is complete or entire, like a whole burnt offering to God. It is used in passages like Leviticus 6:23 and 22:17, and symbolizes perfection or entirety, often in the context of sacrifices and worship.
Definition: adj 1) entire, all, perfect adv 2) entirety subst 3) whole, whole burnt offering, holocaust, entirety
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: all, every whit, flame, perfect(-ion), utterly, whole burnt offering (sacrifice), wholly. See also: Exodus 28:31; Judges 20:40; Psalms 51:21.
תְּכֵֽלֶת tᵉkêleth H8504 "blue" N-fs
Describes the color blue or violet, obtained from a specific type of mussel, used to dye fabrics in Exodus 28. It is a distinct color in the biblical spectrum.
Definition: 1) violet, violet stuff 1a) violet thread 1b) violet stuff or fabric 2) (TWOT) blue (covering spectrum from brilliant red through deep purple)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: blue. See also: Exodus 25:4; Exodus 39:1; Jeremiah 10:9.

Study Notes — Exodus 28:31

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1 Leviticus 8:7 He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him.
2 Exodus 28:4 These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests.
3 Exodus 39:22–26 They made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, the work of a weaver, with an opening in the center of the robe like that of a garment, with a collar around the opening so that it would not tear. They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe. They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates, alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
4 Exodus 28:28 The rings of the breastpiece shall be tied to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn, so that the breastpiece is above the waistband of the ephod and does not swing out from the ephod.

Exodus 28:31 Summary

[This verse tells us that the robe of the ephod, a special garment for the high priest, was to be made entirely of blue cloth, representing heaven and the heavenly nature of the priest's ministry. The blue color reminds us of God's throne in heaven, as seen in Exodus 24:10. Just like the high priest, we are called to represent God to others and to live out our faith in a way that honors Him (1 Peter 2:9-10). As we read this verse, we can reflect on how we can live out our own calling as priests before God, and how we can cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for His heavenly throne.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the robe being entirely of blue cloth?

The blue cloth represents heaven and symbolizes the heavenly nature of the priest's ministry, as seen in Exodus 24:10 where the pavement under God's throne is described as being like sapphire, a blue gemstone.

How does this verse relate to the overall priestly garments?

This verse is part of the description of the ephod, a key component of the high priest's garments, which also includes the breastpiece of judgment mentioned in Exodus 28:29-30, emphasizing the priest's role in representing the people before God.

Is there any spiritual significance to the specific color blue in the Bible?

In the Bible, blue is often associated with heaven and divine authority, as seen in Exodus 24:10 and Ezekiel 1:26, where blue is used to describe heavenly visions and divine thrones.

How does this verse point to Jesus Christ?

The priestly garments, including the robe of the ephod, point to Jesus Christ, our great High Priest, who represents us before God the Father, as seen in Hebrews 4:14-16, where Jesus is described as our sympathetic High Priest.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does the color blue represent in my own life, and how can I reflect the heavenly nature of my calling as a child of God?
  2. In what ways can I, like the high priest, represent others before God in prayer and intercession, as seen in Exodus 28:29-30?
  3. How can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's heavenly throne, as described in Exodus 24:10 and Ezekiel 1:26?
  4. What are some ways I can practically live out my calling as a priest before God, as described in 1 Peter 2:9-10?

Gill's Exposition on Exodus 28:31

And thou shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue. This was a different garment from the ephod, was longer than that, and was under it, and of different materials: that was made of gold, blue,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 28:31

And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue. The robe of the ephod , [ mª`iyl (H4598)] - an exterior tunic, larger and fuller than the common one, worn by persons of rank and distinction (1

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 28:31

Not the ephod itself, for that was prescribed before, , but a long and loose robe called the robe of the ephod, because it was worn next under it, and was girded about the high priest’ s body with the curious girdle of the ephod.

Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 28:31

Exodus 28:31 And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all [of] blue.Ver. 31. The robe of the ephod.] Which signified the royal robe of Christ’ s righteousness, reaching down to the feet, large enough to cover all our imperfections.

Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 28:31

3. THE ROBE OF THE EPHOD.(31-35) The “robe of the ephod” was a frock or tunic, reaching from the neck to below the knees. It was put on over the head, for which a hole was left (Exodus 28:32). Josephus says that it had no sleeves; and it would seem that the upper portion, above the waist, was wholly, or almost wholly, concealed by the ephod and breastplate; but the lower portion, from the waist downwards, formed the outer dress of the high priest, and was conspicuous. The plain blue contrasted well with the variegated ephod and the sparkling breastplate. The robe had no ornament excepting round the bottom, where it was fringed with alternate bells and pomegranates. The pomegranates were a decoration, and nothing more; but the bells served a purpose, which is explained in Exodus 28:35.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 28:31

Verse 31. The robe of the ephod] See Clarke on Exodus 28:4. From this description, and from what Josephus says, who must have been well acquainted with its form, we find that this meil, or robe, was one long straight piece of blue cloth, with a hole or opening in the centre for the head to pass through; which hole or opening was bound about, that it might not be rent in putting it on or taking it off, Exodus 28:32.

Cambridge Bible on Exodus 28:31

31. robe] Heb. me‘îl, a long garment, worn over the tunic, and usually, it seems, open down the front, and with sleeves (see ill. in DB. i. 625a; and Benz. Arch.2 76 f.), made of better material than the more ordinary simlâh (see on Exodus 12:34), and often worn in place of that by men of position (1 Samuel 18:4; 1 Samuel 24:4; 1 Samuel 24:11; by Samuel Exodus 15:27, Exodus 28:14, cf. Exodus 2:19; Ezra 9:3; Ezra 9:5). blue] or violet (see on Exodus 25:4). The robe was to be entirely woven of this material, and without figures: hence it is called simply the ‘work of the weaver’ (Exodus 39:22 : see on Exodus 26:1).

Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 28:31

31-35. The robe of the ephod — A garment distinct and separate from the ephod, and to be worn underneath it. Being all of blue it would appear as a becoming groundwork for the richly ornamented and variously.

Sermons on Exodus 28:31

SermonDescription
T. Austin-Sparks The Blue of Heaven by T. Austin-Sparks T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the color blue in the Old Testament, representing heavenly realities and the connection between God's people and their High Priest,
J. Vernon McGee (Exodus) Exodus 28:4-5 by J. Vernon McGee In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of providing the best equipment for God's work. He refers to the story in Malachi where God accuses people of robbing Him. The
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