Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Have them use gold, and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. New Living Translation So give them fine linen cloth, gold thread, and blue, purple, and scarlet thread. English Standard Version They shall receive gold, blue and purple and scarlet yarns, and fine twined linen. Berean Standard Bible They shall use gold, along with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. King James Bible And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen. New King James Version “They shall take the gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and the fine linen, New American Standard Bible They shall take the gold, the violet, the purple, the scarlet material, and the fine linen. NASB 1995 “They shall take the gold and the blue and the purple and the scarlet material and the fine linen. NASB 1977 “And they shall take the gold and the blue and the purple and the scarlet material and the fine linen. Legacy Standard Bible They shall take the gold and the blue and the purple and the scarlet material and the fine linen. Amplified Bible They are to use the gold and the blue and the purple and the scarlet fabric and fine twisted linen [from the people], Christian Standard Bible They should use gold; blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; and fine linen. Holman Christian Standard Bible They should use gold; blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; and fine linen.” American Standard Version And they shall take the gold, and the blue, and the purple, and the scarlet, and the fine linen. Contemporary English Version Use only gold and fine linen, woven with blue, purple, and red wool, for making these clothes. English Revised Version And they shall take the gold, and the blue, and the purple, and the scarlet, and the fine linen. GOD'S WORD® Translation They must use gold, violet, purple, and bright red yarn, and fine linen. Good News Translation The skilled workers are to use blue, purple, and red wool, gold thread, and fine linen. International Standard Version They are to use gold, blue, purple, and scarlet material, as well as fine linen." Majority Standard Bible They shall use gold, along with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. NET Bible The artisans are to use the gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine linen. New Heart English Bible They shall take the gold, and the blue, and the purple, and the scarlet, and the fine linen. Webster's Bible Translation And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen. World English Bible They shall use the gold, and the blue, and the purple, and the scarlet, and the fine linen. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they take the gold, and the blue, and the purple, and the scarlet, and the linen, Young's Literal Translation 'And they take the gold, and the blue, and the purple, and the scarlet, and the linen, Smith's Literal Translation And they shall take gold and the cerulean purple, and the red purple and the double scarlet, and the byssus. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they shall take gold, and violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine linen. Catholic Public Domain Version And they shall receive gold, and hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine linen. New American Bible they shall use gold, violet, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen. New Revised Standard Version they shall use gold, blue, purple, and crimson yarns, and fine linen. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they shall take gold and blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twined linen. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And those shall take gold and blue fringes and purple and dye of scarlet and fine white linen. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they shall take the gold, and the blue, and the purple, and the scarlet, and the fine linen. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they shall take the gold, and the blue, and the purple, and the scarlet, and the fine linen. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Garments for the Priests…4These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests. 5They shall use gold, along with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. Cross References Exodus 39:1-2 From the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn they made specially woven garments for ministry in the sanctuary, as well as the holy garments for Aaron, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. / Bezalel made the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. Leviticus 8:7-9 He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. / Moses also put the turban on Aaron’s head and set the gold plate, the holy diadem, on the front of the turban, as the LORD had commanded him. Numbers 4:5-13 Whenever the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons are to go in, take down the veil of the curtain, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it. / They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles. / Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it. ... 1 Chronicles 15:27 Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. 2 Chronicles 2:7 Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided. 2 Chronicles 3:14 He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it. 2 Chronicles 5:12 all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. Psalm 45:13-14 All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. / In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you. Isaiah 61:10 I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. Ezekiel 16:10-13 I clothed you in embroidered cloth and gave you sandals of fine leather. I wrapped you in fine linen and covered you with silk. / I adorned you with jewelry, and I put bracelets on your wrists and a chain around your neck. / I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown upon your head. ... Matthew 22:11-12 But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. / ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless. Luke 15:22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. John 19:23-24 When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. / So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did. Acts 9:39 So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them. Romans 13:14 Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. Treasury of Scripture And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen. gold Exodus 25:3,4 Exodus 39:2,3 Jump to Previous Best Blue Byssus Fine Gold Linen Material Purple Receive Red Scarlet Stuff Twined Use YarnJump to Next Best Blue Byssus Fine Gold Linen Material Purple Receive Red Scarlet Stuff Twined Use YarnExodus 28 1. Aaron and his sons are set apart for the priest's office2. Holy garments are appointed 6. The ephod and girdle 15. The breast-plate with twelve precious stones 30. The Urim and Thummim 31. The robe of the ephod, with pomegranates and bells 36. The plate of the mitre 39. The embroidered coat 40. The garments for Aaron's sons They shall take This phrase indicates a command given to the Israelites, specifically to those skilled in craftsmanship. The Hebrew root word "laqach" implies an active and intentional action of receiving or acquiring. This command is not merely a suggestion but a divine directive, emphasizing the importance of obedience in the service of God. The act of taking these materials is a sacred duty, reflecting the Israelites' role as a chosen people tasked with creating a dwelling place for God's presence. the gold blue purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the priestly garments from God on Mount Sinai. 2. Aaron Moses' brother, who was appointed as the first high priest of Israel. The garments described in this passage were intended for him and his descendants. 3. Israelites The people of God, who were to provide the materials for the priestly garments as part of their worship and obedience to God's commands. 4. Mount Sinai The place where God gave Moses the instructions for the tabernacle and the priestly garments. 5. Tabernacle The portable sanctuary where the Israelites worshiped God during their journey through the wilderness. Teaching Points Symbolism of MaterialsThe use of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen in the priestly garments symbolizes the holiness, royalty, and purity required in approaching God. As believers, we are called to live lives that reflect these attributes. Obedience in Worship The Israelites' obedience in providing these materials demonstrates the importance of following God's instructions in worship. Our worship today should also be characterized by obedience to God's Word. Priestly Role of Believers Just as Aaron and his sons were set apart for priestly service, believers today are called to be a "royal priesthood" (1 Peter 2:9), serving God and interceding for others. Generosity and Contribution The Israelites contributed their resources for the making of the priestly garments. This teaches us the value of generosity and contributing our resources for the work of God's kingdom. Preparation for Service The detailed preparation of the priestly garments underscores the importance of preparing ourselves for service to God. We should seek to be spiritually prepared for the roles God has for us.(5) They shall take gold, and blue.--Heb., the gold and the blue, &c.--i.e., they (the wise-hearted men of Exodus 28:3) shall receive (from Moses) the (necessary) gold, blue, &c., for the construction of the vestments. It is to be noted that the materials are the same as those employed for the vail and curtains of the sanctuary (Exodus 26:1; Exodus 26:31; Exodus 26:36), but with the further addition of gold and precious stones (Exodus 28:9; Exodus 28:17-21). . . . Verse 5. - The materials for the priestly garments were to be limited to six - precious stones, which are not here mentioned, as being ornamental, rather than essential, parts of the apparel; a blue thread, known as "blue" (compare Exodus 25:4); a purple or crimson one, known as "purple;" a scarlet one, known as "scarlet;" and a white one, which is called "fine linen." These were the same materials as those used for the veil (Exodus 26:31), and curtains (ib, 1, 36) of the sanctuary; but probably the fabric was of a more delicate quality. They shall take - i.e.," They," the wise-hearted men to whom the work was to be entrusted - "shall take," or receive from Moses - "the (necessary) gold, blue, purple," etc. In the original all these words have the definite article prefixed. The Ephod, Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Theyוְהֵם֙ (wə·hêm) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They shall use יִקְח֣וּ (yiq·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3947: To take gold, הַזָּהָ֔ב (haz·zā·hāḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky along with וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case blue, הַתְּכֵ֖לֶת (hat·tə·ḵê·leṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8504: The cerulean mussel, the color, obtained therefrom, stuff dyed therewith purple, הָֽאַרְגָּמָ֑ן (hā·’ar·gā·mān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 713: Purple, red-purple and scarlet yarn, תּוֹלַ֥עַת (tō·w·la·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8438: The crimson-grub, of the color, from it, cloths dyed therewith and fine linen. הַשֵּֽׁשׁ׃ (haš·šêš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8336: Bleached stuff, white linen, marble Links Exodus 28:5 NIVExodus 28:5 NLT Exodus 28:5 ESV Exodus 28:5 NASB Exodus 28:5 KJV Exodus 28:5 BibleApps.com Exodus 28:5 Biblia Paralela Exodus 28:5 Chinese Bible Exodus 28:5 French Bible Exodus 28:5 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 28:5 They shall take the gold and (Exo. 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