They made shoulderpieces for it, to couple it together: by the two edges was it coupled together.
They made shoulder straps for it to hold it together: it was joined together at the two edges.
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
In the book of Exodus, chapter 39, the Israelites were carefully following God's detailed instructions for constructing the priestly garments as part of building the Tabernacle in the wilderness. This verse specifically describes the making of the ephod, a sacred vestment worn by the high priest, with shoulderpieces designed to join the garment together at the edges for stability and functionality. This work occurred after the Exodus from Egypt, highlighting God's emphasis on precise craftsmanship to maintain holiness in worship.
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