Exodus 28:31
New International Version
“Make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth,

New Living Translation
“Make the robe that is worn with the ephod from a single piece of blue cloth,

English Standard Version
“You shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

Berean Standard Bible
You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth,

King James Bible
And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

New King James Version
“You shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

New American Standard Bible
“You shall make the robe of the ephod all of violet.

NASB 1995
“You shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

NASB 1977
“And you shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

Legacy Standard Bible
“You shall make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue.

Amplified Bible
“And you shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

Christian Standard Bible
“You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue yarn.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue yarn.

American Standard Version
And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

Contemporary English Version
Under his vest Aaron must wear a robe of blue wool

English Revised Version
And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Make the robe that is worn with the ephod entirely of violet material.

Good News Translation
"The robe that goes under the ephod is to be made entirely of blue wool.

International Standard Version
"You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue.

Majority Standard Bible
You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth,

NET Bible
"You are to make the robe of the ephod completely blue.

New Heart English Bible
"You shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

World English Bible
“You shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you have made the upper robe of the ephod completely of blue,

Young's Literal Translation
'And thou hast made the upper robe of the ephod completely of blue,

Smith's Literal Translation
And make the upper garment of the ephod, complete, of cerulean purple.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou shalt make the tunick of the ephod all of violet,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you shall make the tunic for the ephod entirely of hyacinth,

New American Bible
The robe of the ephod you shall make entirely of violet material.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And make the apron of the ephod entirely of blue.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt make the full-length tunic all of blue.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Additional Priestly Garments
31You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, 32with an opening at its top in the center. Around the opening shall be a woven collar with an opening like that of a garment, so that it will not tear.…

Cross References
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.

Hebrews 4:14
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.

Exodus 39:22-26
They made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, the work of a weaver, / with an opening in the center of the robe like that of a garment, with a collar around the opening so that it would not tear. / They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe. ...

Hebrews 5:1-4
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...

Leviticus 16:4
He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them.

Hebrews 7:26-28
Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. / Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. / For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

Numbers 4:5-12
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. ...

Hebrews 9:11-12
But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.

1 Samuel 2:18
Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod.

Hebrews 10:19-22
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, / and since we have a great priest over the house of God, ...

2 Chronicles 26:16-21
But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense. / Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him. / They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.” ...

Revelation 1:13
and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.

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.

Revelation 19:8
She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.

Ezekiel 44:17-18
When they enter the gates of the inner court, they are to wear linen garments; they must not wear anything made of wool when they minister at the gates of the inner court or inside the temple. / They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. They must not wear anything that makes them perspire.


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

Exodus 28:4,28
And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office…

Exodus 39:22
And he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue.

Leviticus 8:7
And he put upon him the coat, and girded him with the girdle, and clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod upon him, and he girded him with the curious girdle of the ephod, and bound it unto him therewith.

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Exodus 28
1. Aaron and his sons are set apart for the priest's office
2. 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














You are to make
This phrase indicates a divine command given to Moses, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God's instructions. The Hebrew root for "make" is "עָשָׂה" (asah), which means to do, fashion, or accomplish. This command reflects the meticulous care and precision required in the construction of the priestly garments, symbolizing the holiness and orderliness of God’s covenant with Israel.

the robe
The Hebrew word for "robe" is "מְעִיל" (me'il), which refers to a long, sleeveless outer garment. This robe was part of the high priest's attire, signifying dignity and authority. In the broader scriptural context, garments often symbolize righteousness and purity, pointing to the spiritual role of the high priest as an intercessor between God and the people.

of the ephod
The ephod was a sacred vestment worn by the high priest, and the robe was an integral part of this ensemble. The Hebrew word "אֵפוֹד" (ephod) suggests a garment associated with worship and service. Historically, the ephod was a symbol of the priestly office, representing the responsibility of bearing the names of the tribes of Israel before the Lord.

entirely of blue cloth
The color blue, derived from the Hebrew word "תְּכֵלֶת" (techelet), was obtained from a specific dye, possibly from a sea snail, and was considered precious and rare. Blue is often associated with the heavens and divinity, symbolizing the heavenly origin of the priestly office and the divine nature of the law. The use of blue in the robe underscores the sacredness of the high priest's role and the call to reflect God's holiness.

3. THE ROBE OF THE EPHOD.

(31-35) The "robe of the ephod" was a frock or tunic, reaching from the neck to below the knees. It was put on over the head, for which a hole was left (Exodus 28:32). Josephus says that it had no sleeves; and it would seem that the upper portion, above the waist, was wholly, or almost wholly, concealed by the ephod and breastplate; but the lower portion, from the waist downwards, formed the outer dress of the high priest, and was conspicuous. The plain blue contrasted well with the variegated ephod and the sparkling breastplate. The robe had no ornament excepting round the bottom, where it was fringed with alternate bells and pomegranates. The pomegranates were a decoration, and nothing more; but the bells served a purpose, which is explained in Exodus 28:35.

Verses 31-35. - THE ROBE OF THE EPHOD. Underneath the ephod and breast-plate the high priest was to wear a robe, or frock, wholly of blue. This robe was to have a hole for the head at the top, and was to be woven without seam (Exodus 39:22). It was put on over the head, like a habergeon or coat of mail, and probably reached below the knee. Josephus says that it had no sleeves. Verse 31. - All of blue. This plainness and uniformity offered a strong contrast to the variegated hues of the breast-plate and ephod, and threw those portions of the attire into greater prominence. If the blue used was indigo, the effect of the contrast must have been heightened

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You are to make
וְעָשִׂ֛יתָ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the robe
מְעִ֥יל (mə·‘îl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4598: A robe

of the ephod
הָאֵפ֖וֹד (hā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 646: A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image

entirely
כְּלִ֥יל (kə·lîl)
Adjective - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3632: Complete, the whole, as, fully

of blue yarn,
תְּכֵֽלֶת׃ (tə·ḵê·leṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8504: The cerulean mussel, the color, obtained therefrom, stuff dyed therewith


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