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Exodus 39:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They made two more golden rings and attached them to the lower part of the ephod's front panels, right where the ephod pieces joined together, just above the decorative belt of the ephod.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The craftsmen are carefully attaching golden rings to specific locations on the high priest's sacred vest to ensure everything stays properly connected.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, the Israelites were in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, and God was providing detailed instructions for constructing the Tabernacle and the high priest's garments to establish proper worship. The ephod was a sacred apron-like garment worn by the high priest, and Exodus 39 describes the skilled workers meticulously following God's specifications to ensure everything was made correctly for His glory. This process underscored the importance of obedience and holiness in the Israelites' covenant relationship with God.

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