Exodus 28:6
Exodus 28:6 in Multiple Translations
They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.
¶ And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work.
And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the skilful workman.
And make the ephod of gold and blue and purple and red and the best linen, the work of a designer.
They are to make the ephod of finely-woven linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and crimson thread, skillfully worked.
And they shall make the Ephod of gold, blewe silke, and purple, skarlet, and fine twined linen of broydred worke.
and have made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen, work of a designer;
“They shall make the ephod of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the skillful workman.
And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with curious work.
And they shall make the ephod of gold, and violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine twisted linen, embroidered with divers colours.
“The skilled workmen must make the sacred apron from fine linen, and skillfully embroider it with blue, purple, and red yarn/thread.
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Exodus 28:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עָשׂ֖וּ
אֶת
הָ/אֵפֹ֑ד
זָ֠הָב
תְּכֵ֨לֶת
וְ/אַרְגָּמָ֜ן
תּוֹלַ֧עַת
שָׁנִ֛י
וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ
מָשְׁזָ֖ר
מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה
חֹשֵֽׁב
וְ/עָשׂ֖וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/אֵפֹ֑ד
ʼêphôwd
H646
ephod
Art | N-ms
זָ֠הָב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
תְּכֵ֨לֶת
tᵉkêleth
H8504
blue
N-fs
וְ/אַרְגָּמָ֜ן
ʼargâmân
H713
purple
Conj | N-ms
תּוֹלַ֧עַת
tôwlâʻ
H8438
worm
N-fs
שָׁנִ֛י
shânîy
H8144
scarlet
N-ms
וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8336
alabaster
Conj | Adj
מָשְׁזָ֖ר
shâzar
H7806
to twist
V-Hophal-Inf-c
מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-ms
חֹשֵֽׁב
châshab
H2803
to devise
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 28:6
וְ/עָשׂ֖וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
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.
הָ/אֵפֹ֑ד
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.
זָ֠הָב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
תְּכֵ֨לֶת
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.
וְ/אַרְגָּמָ֜ן
ʼargâmân
H713
"purple"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for purple, describing the color or dyed fabric, is used in the Bible to describe royal garments, like those worn by King Solomon. In Exodus 28:5, it is used to describe the priestly robes. The color symbolized wealth and power.
Definition: purple, red-purple
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: purple. See also: Exodus 25:4; Exodus 39:1; Proverbs 31:22.
תּוֹלַ֧עַת
tôwlâʻ
H8438
"worm"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for worm or maggot, this term is also used to describe a deep red or crimson color. It's associated with a specific type of worm that produces a vibrant dye. In the Bible, it's used to describe the color of cloth or other materials.
Definition: 1) worm, scarlet stuff, crimson 1a) worm-the female 'coccus ilicis' 1b) scarlet stuff, crimson, scarlet 1b1) the dye made from the dried body of the female of the worm "coccus ilicis" Also means: to.le.ah (תּוֹלֵעָה "worm" H8438B)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: crimson, scarlet, worm. See also: Exodus 16:20; Exodus 39:2; Psalms 22:7.
שָׁנִ֛י
shânîy
H8144
"scarlet"
N-ms
This Hebrew word describes the deep red color of the coccus ilicis insect, used to dye fabric scarlet or crimson, like the scarlet thread in Joshua 2:18. It symbolizes wealth and importance.
Definition: 1) scarlet, crimson 1a) properly, the insect 'coccus ilicis', the dried body of the female yielding colouring matter from which is made the dye used for cloth to colour it scarlet or crimson
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: crimson, scarlet (thread). See also: Genesis 38:28; Exodus 39:1; Proverbs 31:21.
וְ/שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8336
"alabaster"
Conj | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to fine white linen or marble, often used to describe the luxurious clothing and buildings of ancient times, like the Temple in Jerusalem.
Definition: alabaster, similar stone, marble, material of pavement
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] blue, fine (twined) linen, marble, silk. See also: Genesis 41:42; Exodus 36:35; Proverbs 31:22.
מָשְׁזָ֖ר
shâzar
H7806
"to twist"
V-Hophal-Inf-c
This word means to twist, like twisting a thread or straw. It's used to describe the act of twining or turning something. In the Bible, it's translated as 'twine'.
Definition: 1) to twist, be twisted 1a) (Hophal) 1a1) to be twisted 1a2) twisted (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: twine. See also: Exodus 26:1; Exodus 36:35; Exodus 39:29.
מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
חֹשֵֽׁב
châshab
H2803
"to devise"
V-Qal
To devise means to think or plan something, often in a clever way. In the Bible, it can mean to plot or contrive, as seen in the story of David and Goliath.
Definition: : count/regard_as 1) to think, plan, esteem, calculate, invent, make a judgment, imagine, count 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to think, account 1a2) to plan, devise, mean 1a3) to charge, impute, reckon 1a4) to esteem, value, regard 1a5) to invent 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be accounted, be thought, be esteemed 1b2) to be computed, be reckoned 1b3) to be imputed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to think upon, consider, be mindful of 1c2) to think to do, devise, plan 1c3) to count, reckon 1d) (Hithpael) to be considered
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: (make) account (of), conceive, consider, count, cunning (man, work, workman), devise, esteem, find out, forecast, hold, imagine, impute, invent, be like, mean, purpose, reckon(-ing be made), regard, think. See also: Genesis 15:6; Psalms 35:4; Psalms 10:2.
Study Notes — Exodus 28:6
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- Exodus 28:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 28:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 28:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 28:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 28:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 28:6
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 28:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 28:6
- Sermons on Exodus 28:6
Context — The Ephod
4These 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.
5They shall use gold, along with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen.
6They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.
7It shall have two shoulder pieces attached at two of its corners, so it can be fastened. 8And the skillfully woven waistband of the ephod must be of one piece, of the same workmanship—with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen.Cross References
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| 1 | Exodus 39:2–7 | Bezalel made the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. They hammered out thin sheets of gold and cut threads from them to interweave with the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen—the work of a skilled craftsman. They made shoulder pieces for the ephod, which were attached at two of its corners, so it could be fastened. And the skillfully woven waistband of the ephod was of one piece with the ephod, of the same workmanship—with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. They mounted the onyx stones in gold filigree settings, engraved like a seal with the names of the sons of Israel. Then they fastened them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel, as the LORD had commanded Moses. |
| 2 | Exodus 26:1 | “You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. |
Exodus 28:6 Summary
The ephod was a special vest that the high priest wore, made with beautiful materials like gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, as described in Exodus 28:6. This vest was important because it helped the priest remember his role in connecting people with God, similar to how Jesus connects us with God today (Hebrews 4:14-16). Just like the ephod was carefully made, we can show our love for God by being careful and thoughtful in how we live our lives (Colossians 3:17). By following God's instructions, just as the priest followed the instructions for the ephod, we can honor Him and live a life that is pleasing to Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the ephod in Exodus 28:6?
The ephod was a vital part of the high priest's garments, symbolizing the priest's role as a mediator between God and the people, as seen in Exodus 28:6, and its construction is also described in Exodus 39:2-5, highlighting its importance in the priestly attire.
Why are specific materials like gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn used in the ephod?
These materials, as mentioned in Exodus 28:5 and Exodus 28:6, signify the richness and beauty of God's presence, and their use in the ephod's construction emphasizes the priest's connection to the divine, as also seen in Exodus 25:3-7 where similar materials are used for the tabernacle's construction.
How does the ephod relate to the rest of the priestly garments?
The ephod is one of several garments listed in Exodus 28:4, including the breastpiece, robe, tunic, turban, and sash, each with its own unique significance and role in the priest's ministry, as described in Exodus 28:1-5 and Exodus 39:1-31.
What can we learn from the detailed instructions for the ephod's construction?
The attention to detail in Exodus 28:6-8, and throughout Exodus 28, teaches us about God's care for the specifics of worship and the importance of obedience to His commands, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 12:32 and Matthew 5:18.
Reflection Questions
- As I consider the ephod's role in the priestly garments, how can I better understand my own role as a mediator between God and others in my life?
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of attention to detail in my own spiritual life, just as God provided detailed instructions for the ephod's construction?
- How can the use of precious materials like gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn in the ephod inspire my own worship and appreciation for God's beauty and majesty?
- In what ways can I, like the high priest, seek to honor God through my actions and attire, whether literal or symbolic, as described in Exodus 28:2 and Romans 12:1-2?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 28:6
And they shall make the ephod,.... This was the outermost garment of, all, and was put over the robe; it was a short garment, reaching to the loins, as Kimchi (p); or to the buttocks, as Abarbinel
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 28:6
And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work. Ephod.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 28:6
Of gold, beaten out into plates, and cut into wires.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 28:6
Exodus 28:6 And they shall make the ephod [of] gold, [of] blue, and [of] purple, [of] scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work.Ver. 6. The ephod of gold.] This the high priest only might wear; neither might any imitate it; for that was the fall of Gideon’ s house.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 28:6
1. THE EPHOD.(6-12) The ephod was, as already observed (Note on Exodus 28:4), a sort of jerkin or waistcoat. It was made in two pieces, a front piece and a back piece, which were joined together at the shoulders, apparently by a seam (Exodus 28:7). The pieces descended to the waist; and there one or other of them was expanded into a band, called “the curious girdle of the ephod,” which being passed round the waist and fastened, kept both front and back pieces in place (Exodus 28:8). On either shoulder was an onyx stone set in gold (Exodus 28:9-11), and engraved with the names of six of the tribes.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 28:6
6. gold] i.e. gold thread (see Exodus 39:3). The other materials for the ephod were the same as those for the curtains (Exodus 26:1): but the ephod would be the handsomer on account of the gold thread interwoven with them. the work of the designer] or pattern-weaver: see on Exodus 26:1.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 28:6
6. The ephod — This was the most conspicuous garment of the high priest, and was made of the same material as the tabernacle-cloth and vail, (Exodus 26:1; Exodus 26:31,) but was interlaced with gold
Sermons on Exodus 28:6
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(Exodus) Exodus 28:6-9 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the high priest's garments in the Bible. The high priest's garments were made with great care and craftsmanship, using mat |
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(Exodus) Exodus 26:1-14 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the different coverings of the tabernacle in the Bible. The first covering, made of fine twine and linen, represents the b |
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(Exodus) Exodus 37:1-29 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the structure and symbolism of the tabernacle in the Bible. The tabernacle had three compartments and three entrances: the outer court, the ho |
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Through the Bible - Exodus - Part 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the tabernacle described in the book of Exodus. He explains that the tabernacle is a picture of the body of Christ, with believers closely hel |
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Prayer Summit - Part 6 by Gerhard Dutoit by Gerhard Du Toit | This sermon delves into the significance of prayer in the Word of God, emphasizing the importance of developing intimacy with God through prayer passages in the New Testament. It e |
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The Tabernacle 11 the Curtains by J. Henry Brown | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the tabernacle as a model of what was in the wilderness. He explains that the tabernacle represents Christ personally and corporately. The spe |
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From the Exodus Out of Egypt to the Rejection of the Generation by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus describes the construction of the tabernacle and the garments of the priests, highlighting the intricate details and symbolic meanings behind each element. The tab |