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Exodus 39:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He made the robe that went under the ephod out of woven fabric, and it was completely blue.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how the high priest's blue robe was carefully crafted as part of his sacred clothing.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, God provided detailed instructions to Moses for constructing the Tabernacle and the priestly garments, which were meant to reflect holiness and symbolize God's presence among the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness. This specific verse from Exodus 39 describes the artisans, such as Bezalel and Oholiab, meticulously following those divine blueprints to create the high priest's robe, which was woven entirely of blue fabric as part of the ephod ensemble. These garments were essential for the priests' roles in worship and mediation, emphasizing the importance of precision in sacred duties during Israel's early covenant life.

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