Exodus 28:5
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 Version
And 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 1917
And 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
And this is the offering which ye shall take of them; gold, and silver, and brass, …

Exodus 39:2,3
And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen…

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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














They shall use gold
Gold in the Bible often symbolizes divinity, purity, and kingship. In the context of the priestly garments, gold represents the divine nature and glory of God. The use of gold in the tabernacle and priestly attire signifies the holiness and set-apart nature of the priesthood. Gold was a common material in ancient Near Eastern cultures for items of significant religious and royal importance, underscoring the sacred role of the priests. The use of gold also foreshadows the divine nature of Jesus Christ, who is described as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

along with blue
Blue is frequently associated with the heavens and the divine in biblical symbolism. The use of blue in the priestly garments may represent the heavenly origin of the priestly office and the connection between God and His people. Blue was a costly dye in ancient times, derived from the murex shellfish, indicating the value and importance of the priestly role. This color is also seen in the construction of the tabernacle, linking the priestly garments to the dwelling place of God among His people.

purple
Purple is a color traditionally associated with royalty and wealth. In the ancient world, purple dye was extremely expensive and labor-intensive to produce, often reserved for royalty and the elite. The inclusion of purple in the priestly garments highlights the regal aspect of the priesthood, as the priests serve as mediators between God and His people. This royal symbolism points to Jesus Christ, who is both our High Priest and King.

and scarlet yarn
Scarlet, a vivid red color, often symbolizes sacrifice and atonement in the Bible. The use of scarlet in the priestly garments may point to the sacrificial system and the shedding of blood for the atonement of sins. This color is significant in the context of the priesthood, as the priests were responsible for offering sacrifices on behalf of the people. Scarlet also prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose blood was shed for the redemption of humanity.

and fine linen
Fine linen represents purity and righteousness. In the ancient Near East, linen was a high-quality fabric, often associated with nobility and priestly service. The use of fine linen in the priestly garments underscores the need for purity and holiness in those who serve before God. Linen's association with righteousness is echoed in Revelation, where the saints are described as wearing fine linen, symbolizing their righteous acts. This connection to righteousness and purity is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is the sinless High Priest.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The 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 Materials
The 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
They
וְהֵם֙ (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


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