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Exodus 39:31

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And they tied unto it a lace of blue, to fasten it on high upon the mitre; as the LORD commanded Moses.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And they attached a blue cord to it, to tie it on top of the turban, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The craftsmen carefully followed God's specific instructions for attaching a blue cord to secure the high priest's sacred headpiece.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, the Israelites were in the wilderness after their deliverance from Egypt, where God provided Moses with precise instructions for constructing the Tabernacle and the garments for the priests. This verse describes the final steps in making the high priest's mitre, including attaching a blue lace to hold a holy plate, symbolizing purity and divine authority as part of the sacred rituals. All elements were crafted exactly as commanded by God to ensure the priesthood reflected His holiness and order.

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