Exodus 39:25
Exodus 39:25 in Multiple Translations
They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates,
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;
And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the skirts of the robe round about, between the pomegranates;
And between the fruits all round the skirt they put gold bells, as the Lord gave orders to Moses.
They made pure gold bells and attached them between the pomegranates all the way around its hem,
They made also belles of pure gold and put the belles betweene the pomegranates vpon the skirtes of the robe rounde about betweene the pomegranates.
And they make bells of pure gold, and put the bells in the midst of the pomegranates, on the hems of the upper robe, round about, in the midst of the pomegranates;
They made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates around the skirts of the robe, between the pomegranates;
And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, around between the pomegranates;
They made also fine linen tunicks with woven work for Aaron and his sons:
Between each of these decorations, they fastened a tiny bell made from pure gold, so there was a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, alternating all around the hem of the robe
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 39:25
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Exodus 39:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּעֲשׂ֥וּ
פַעֲמֹנֵ֖י
זָהָ֣ב
טָה֑וֹר
וַ/יִּתְּנ֨וּ
אֶת
הַ/פַּֽעֲמֹנִ֜ים
בְּ/ת֣וֹךְ
הָ/רִמֹּנִ֗ים
עַל
שׁוּלֵ֤י
הַ/מְּעִיל֙
סָבִ֔יב
בְּ/ת֖וֹךְ
הָ/רִמֹּנִֽים
וַ/יַּעֲשׂ֥וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
פַעֲמֹנֵ֖י
paʻămôn
H6472
bell
N-mp
זָהָ֣ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
טָה֑וֹר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
pure
Adj
וַ/יִּתְּנ֨וּ
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/פַּֽעֲמֹנִ֜ים
paʻămôn
H6472
bell
Art | N-mp
בְּ/ת֣וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
midst
Prep | N-ms
הָ/רִמֹּנִ֗ים
rimmôwn
H7416
pomegranate
Art | N-mp
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
שׁוּלֵ֤י
shûwl
H7757
hem
N-mp
הַ/מְּעִיל֙
mᵉʻîyl
H4598
robe
Art | N-ms
סָבִ֔יב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
בְּ/ת֖וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
midst
Prep | N-ms
הָ/רִמֹּנִֽים
rimmôwn
H7416
pomegranate
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 39:25
וַ/יַּעֲשׂ֥וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
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.
פַעֲמֹנֵ֖י
paʻămôn
H6472
"bell"
N-mp
A paamon is a bell, specifically the kind that was struck to make a sound. In the Bible, it refers to the bells on the high priest's robe, which were an important part of his ceremonial attire.
Definition: 1) bell 1a) on high priest's robe
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: bell. See also: Exodus 28:33; Exodus 39:25; Exodus 39:26.
זָהָ֣ב
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.
טָה֑וֹר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
"pure"
Adj
Tahor means pure or clean, and can refer to physical, moral, or ceremonial purity. In the Bible, it describes clean animals and morally upright people. It is often used to describe something as fair or pure.
Definition: 1) pure, clean 1a) clean (ceremonially-of animals) 1b) pure (physically) 1c) pure, clean (morally, ethically)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: clean, fair, pure(-ness). See also: Genesis 7:2; Leviticus 13:40; Psalms 12:7.
וַ/יִּתְּנ֨וּ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
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.
הַ/פַּֽעֲמֹנִ֜ים
paʻămôn
H6472
"bell"
Art | N-mp
A paamon is a bell, specifically the kind that was struck to make a sound. In the Bible, it refers to the bells on the high priest's robe, which were an important part of his ceremonial attire.
Definition: 1) bell 1a) on high priest's robe
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: bell. See also: Exodus 28:33; Exodus 39:25; Exodus 39:26.
בְּ/ת֣וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
"midst"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.
הָ/רִמֹּנִ֗ים
rimmôwn
H7416
"pomegranate"
Art | N-mp
A pomegranate, a fruit or tree, was also used as an ornament in the temple.
Definition: 1) pomegranate 1a) as tree 1b) as fruit 1c) as pomegranate shaped ornaments in temple
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: pomegranate. See also: Exodus 28:33; 2 Kings 25:17; Jeremiah 52:22.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שׁוּלֵ֤י
shûwl
H7757
"hem"
N-mp
The hem or skirt refers to the bottom edge of a robe, like the high priest's robe. It can also symbolize something being defiled or disgraced, like a city being shamed.
Definition: 1) skirt (of robe) 1a) of high priest's robe 1b) of God's train, city as woman, ignominy, defilement (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: hem, skirt, train. See also: Exodus 28:33; Isaiah 6:1; Jeremiah 13:22.
הַ/מְּעִיל֙
mᵉʻîyl
H4598
"robe"
Art | 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.
סָבִ֔יב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
בְּ/ת֖וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
"midst"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.
הָ/רִמֹּנִֽים
rimmôwn
H7416
"pomegranate"
Art | N-mp
A pomegranate, a fruit or tree, was also used as an ornament in the temple.
Definition: 1) pomegranate 1a) as tree 1b) as fruit 1c) as pomegranate shaped ornaments in temple
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: pomegranate. See also: Exodus 28:33; 2 Kings 25:17; Jeremiah 52:22.
Study Notes — Exodus 39:25
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Context — Additional Priestly Garments
23with 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.
24They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe.
25They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates,
26alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. 27For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 28:33–34 | Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them, alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe. |
| 2 | Song of Solomon 4:13 | Your branches are an orchard of pomegranates with the choicest of fruits, with henna and nard, |
| 3 | Psalms 89:15 | Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence. |
Exodus 39:25 Summary
In Exodus 39:25, we see the careful attention to detail in the creation of the priest's robe, with bells made of pure gold attached between the pomegranates on the hem. This symbolized the beauty and sanctity of the priest's ministry, and reminds us that our own service to the Lord should be marked by reverence and respect (as seen in Exodus 28:2 and Psalm 96:9). Just as the bells and pomegranates were alternated to create a sense of harmony, we can strive to balance our own lives and ministries to bring glory to God. By following the Lord's commands, like Moses and the Israelites, we can create a sense of order and perfection in our own lives, reflecting the beauty of God's creation (as described in Genesis 1:31 and Psalm 104:1-2).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the bells in Exodus 39:25?
The bells were made of pure gold and attached between the pomegranates on the hem of the robe, symbolizing the beauty and sanctity of the priest's ministry, as commanded by the Lord in Exodus 28:33-35.
Why were the bells and pomegranates alternated around the hem of the robe?
The alternating pattern of bells and pomegranates around the hem of the robe, as seen in Exodus 39:25-26, may have served to create a sense of harmony and balance, reflecting the order and perfection of God's creation, as described in Genesis 1:31 and Psalm 104:1-2.
What is the spiritual significance of the robe's hem?
The hem of the robe, adorned with bells and pomegranates, represents the boundary between the sacred and the profane, and the priest's responsibility to maintain this distinction, as emphasized in Leviticus 10:10 and Ezekiel 44:23.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of priestly ministry?
The attention to detail in Exodus 39:25, including the use of pure gold and the specific arrangement of the bells and pomegranates, highlights the importance of reverence and obedience in priestly ministry, as seen in Exodus 40:16 and Numbers 8:4.
Reflection Questions
- What does the use of pure gold in the bells reveal about God's character and expectations for His people?
- How can I, like the priest, cultivate a sense of reverence and respect in my own life and ministry?
- In what ways can I balance beauty and functionality in my own service to the Lord, as reflected in the alternating pattern of bells and pomegranates?
- What boundaries or distinctions do I need to maintain in my own life to ensure that I am living a holy and separate life, as called for in 2 Corinthians 6:17-18?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 39:25
[See comments on Exodus 39:2].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 39:25
They made shoulderpieces for it, to couple it together: by the two edges was it coupled together. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 39:25
(25) Bells of pure gold.—On the object of the bells, see Note on Exodus 28:35.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 39:25
22–26 (Exodus 28:31-35 a). The robe of the ephod.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 39:25
THE HOLY OF THE PRIESTS, Exodus 39:1-31 See notes on Exodus 28. ALL BROUGHT TO MOSES AND , Exodus 39:32-43.
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