KJV ORIGINAL
And a girdle of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, of needlework; as the LORD commanded Moses.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And a sash made of fine twisted linen in blue, purple, and scarlet colors, with beautiful embroidery—just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how the craftsmen made a decorative sash for the high priest's clothing, following God's exact instructions down to every detail.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed account of making the high priest's sacred garments in the wilderness tabernacle around 1440 BC. The girdle (sash) was part of Aaron's holy clothing that he wore when serving as high priest before God. The specific colors—blue, purple, and scarlet—were expensive dyes that symbolized royalty and holiness in ancient Near Eastern culture.
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