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Exodus 39:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
They made shoulderpieces for it, to couple it together: by the two edges was it coupled together.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

They made shoulder straps for it to hold it together: it was joined together at the two edges.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how the craftsmen made shoulder straps to connect the pieces of the high priest's ephod (a special vest) together.

📚 Historical Context

This verse describes the construction of the ephod, a sacred vestment worn by the high priest in ancient Israel. The ephod was an elaborate sleeveless garment made of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, along with fine linen, and it was a key part of the priest's ceremonial clothing when ministering before God in the tabernacle.

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