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Exodus 28:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They should use gold, blue fabric, purple fabric, scarlet fabric, and fine linen.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is giving specific instructions about the precious materials and colors to be used in making the high priest's sacred clothing.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, God is giving detailed instructions to Moses on Mount Sinai after the Israelites had been delivered from slavery in Egypt. These directions specifically outline the materials needed for crafting the sacred garments of the high priest, Aaron, and his sons, emphasizing the use of precious and colorful fabrics to reflect God's holiness and the importance of the priesthood. This was part of the broader plan to establish the tabernacle as a place for worship and atonement for the nation of Israel in the wilderness.

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