And the curious girdle of his ephod, that was upon it, was of the same, according to the work thereof; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen; as the LORD commanded Moses.
The decorative belt of the ephod that went around it was made from the same materials and craftsmanship—gold thread, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine twisted linen—exactly as the LORD had instructed Moses.
This verse describes how the high priest's ceremonial belt was crafted with precious materials exactly according to God's specific instructions.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the construction of the ephod's belt, part of the elaborate garments worn by Israel's high priest when serving in the tabernacle. The ephod was a sleeveless vest-like garment, and this ornate belt held it in place around the priest's waist. These garments were being made during Israel's time in the wilderness, following the detailed instructions God had given Moses on Mount Sinai.
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