Exodus 28:42
New International Version
“Make linen undergarments as a covering for the body, reaching from the waist to the thigh.

New Living Translation
Also make linen undergarments for them, to be worn next to their bodies, reaching from their hips to their thighs.

English Standard Version
You shall make for them linen undergarments to cover their naked flesh. They shall reach from the hips to the thighs;

Berean Standard Bible
Make linen undergarments to cover their bare flesh, extending from waist to thigh.

King James Bible
And thou shalt make them linen breeches to cover their nakedness; from the loins even unto the thighs they shall reach:

New King James Version
And you shall make for them linen trousers to cover their nakedness; they shall reach from the waist to the thighs.

New American Standard Bible
You shall make for them linen undergarments to cover their bare flesh; they shall reach from the waist even to the thighs.

NASB 1995
“You shall make for them linen breeches to cover their bare flesh; they shall reach from the loins even to the thighs.

NASB 1977
“And you shall make for them linen breeches to cover their bare flesh; they shall reach from the loins even to the thighs.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall make for them linen undergarments to cover their bare flesh; they shall reach from the loins even to the thighs.

Amplified Bible
You shall make for them [white] linen undergarments to cover their bare flesh, reaching from the waist to the thighs.

Christian Standard Bible
Make them linen undergarments to cover their naked bodies; they must extend from the waist to the thighs.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Make them linen undergarments to cover their naked bodies; they must extend from the waist to the thighs.

American Standard Version
And thou shalt make them linen breeches to cover the flesh of their nakedness; from the loins even unto the thighs they shall reach:

Contemporary English Version
Make linen shorts for them that reach from the waist down to the thigh, so they won't expose themselves.

English Revised Version
And thou shalt make them linen breeches to cover the flesh of their nakedness; from the loins even unto the thighs they shall reach:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Make linen undergarments to cover them down to their thighs.

Good News Translation
Make linen shorts for them, reaching from the waist to the thighs, so that they will not expose themselves.

International Standard Version
"You are to make linen undergarments for them to cover their naked flesh, and they are to reach from the loins to the thighs.

Majority Standard Bible
Make linen undergarments to cover their bare flesh, extending from waist to thigh.

NET Bible
Make for them linen undergarments to cover their naked bodies; they must cover from the waist to the thighs.

New Heart English Bible
You shall make them linen breeches to cover the flesh of their nakedness; from the waist even to the thighs they shall reach:

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt make them linen breeches to cover their nakedness: from the loins even to the thighs they shall reach:

World English Bible
You shall make them linen pants to cover their naked flesh. They shall reach from the waist even to the thighs.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And make linen trousers for them to cover the naked flesh; they are from the loins even to the thighs;

Young's Literal Translation
'And make thou for them linen trousers to cover the naked flesh: they are from the loins even unto the thighs;

Smith's Literal Translation
And make for them drawers of linen to cover the flesh of nakedness: from the loins and even to the thighs they shall be.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt make also linen breeches, to cover the flesh of their nakedness from the reins to the thighs:

Catholic Public Domain Version
You shall also make linen undergarments, in order to cover the flesh of their nakedness, from the kidneys all the way to the thighs.

New American Bible
You must also make linen pants for them, to cover their naked flesh from their loins to their thighs.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall make for them linen undergarments to cover their naked flesh; they shall reach from the hips to the thighs;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall make them breeches of fine linen to cover their nakedness; from their loins to their thighs they shall reach;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And make aprons of fine white linen for them to cover the flesh of their nakedness; they shall be from their waist and unto their thighs:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt make them linen breeches to cover the flesh of their nakedness; from the loins even unto the thighs they shall reach.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt make for them linen drawers to cover the nakedness of their flesh; they shall reach from the loins to the thighs.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Additional Priestly Garments
41After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests. 42Make linen undergarments to cover their bare flesh, extending from waist to thigh. 43Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they will not incur guilt and die. This is to be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants.…

Cross References
Leviticus 6:10
And the priest shall put on his linen robe and linen undergarments, and he shall remove from the altar the ashes of the burnt offering that the fire has consumed and place them beside it.

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.

Ezekiel 44:18
They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. They must not wear anything that makes them perspire.

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.

Leviticus 8:13
Then Moses presented Aaron’s sons, put tunics on them, wrapped sashes around them, and tied headbands on them, just as the LORD had commanded him.

Numbers 4:5-15
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 Samuel 2:18
Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod.

2 Samuel 6:14
And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD,

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.

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.

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.

Romans 13:14
Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.

Galatians 3:27
For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

Ephesians 6:14
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall make them linen breeches to cover their nakedness; from the loins even to the thighs they shall reach:

breeches

Exodus 20:26
Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.

Exodus 39:28
And a mitre of fine linen, and goodly bonnets of fine linen, and linen breeches of fine twined linen,

Leviticus 6:10
And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen breeches shall he put upon his flesh, and take up the ashes which the fire hath consumed with the burnt offering on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar.

their nakedness.

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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














Make linen undergarments
The instruction to "make linen undergarments" is significant in the context of the priestly garments. The Hebrew word for linen, "שֵׁשׁ" (shesh), indicates a fine, white fabric, symbolizing purity and righteousness. Linen was a common material for priestly garments due to its association with holiness and separation from the profane. The undergarments were an essential part of the priestly attire, ensuring modesty and preventing exposure during their sacred duties. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God’s concern for both the inner and outer purity of His people.

to cover their bare flesh
The phrase "to cover their bare flesh" underscores the importance of modesty and the avoidance of shame in the presence of God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, nakedness was often associated with shame and vulnerability. By covering their flesh, the priests maintained a sense of dignity and respect in their service. This requirement highlights the holiness of God and the need for His servants to approach Him with reverence and propriety. It serves as a reminder that God sees beyond the physical, valuing the heart and intentions of His people.

extending from waist to thigh
The specification "extending from waist to thigh" provides a clear guideline for the coverage required by the undergarments. This detail emphasizes the completeness of the covering, ensuring that the priests were fully prepared to serve without distraction or dishonor. The waist-to-thigh coverage signifies a comprehensive approach to modesty, reflecting the thoroughness with which God’s instructions were to be followed. Historically, this level of detail in the priestly garments illustrates the care and precision with which God’s people were to approach their worship and service, setting a standard for holiness and dedication.

(42) Thou shalt make them linen breeches.--Rather, linen drawers. Drawers reaching from the waist to a little above the knee were the sole garment of many in Egypt, a necessary garment of all. Their object was as here stated.

Verse 42. - Linen breeches. Rather, "linen drawers" (Kalisch), such as we see worn by the Egyptians generally, reaching from the waist to a little above the knee. (See Wilkinson in Rawlinson's Herodotus, vol. 2. p. 113, 2nd ed.) This also was of linen (Herod. 2:83). Unto the thighs - i.e., to the bottom of the thighs where they adjoin on the knee.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Make
וַעֲשֵׂ֤ה (wa·‘ă·śêh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

linen
בָ֔ד (ḇāḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 906: Flaxen thread, yarn, a linen garment

undergarments
מִכְנְסֵי־ (miḵ·nə·sê-)
Noun - mdc
Strong's 4370: An undergarment

to cover
לְכַסּ֖וֹת (lə·ḵas·sō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover

their
לָהֶם֙ (lā·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

bare
עֶרְוָ֑ה (‘er·wāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6172: Nakedness

flesh,
בְּשַׂ֣ר (bə·śar)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man

extending
יִהְיֽוּ׃ (yih·yū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

from waist
מִמָּתְנַ֥יִם (mim·mā·ṯə·na·yim)
Preposition-m | Noun - md
Strong's 4975: The waist, small of the back, the loins

to
וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

thigh.
יְרֵכַ֖יִם (yə·rê·ḵa·yim)
Noun - fd
Strong's 3409: Thigh,loin, flank, side


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