Exodus 39:18
New International Version
and the other ends of the chains to the two settings, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front.

New Living Translation
They tied the other ends of the cords to the gold settings on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod.

English Standard Version
They attached the two ends of the two cords to the two settings of filigree. Thus they attached it in front to the shoulder pieces of the ephod.

Berean Standard Bible
and they fastened the other ends of the two chains to the two filigree settings, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front.

King James Bible
And the two ends of the two wreathen chains they fastened in the two ouches, and put them on the shoulderpieces of the ephod, before it.

New King James Version
The two ends of the two braided chains they fastened in the two settings, and put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod in the front.

New American Standard Bible
And they put the other two ends of the two cords on the two filigree settings, and put them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front of it.

NASB 1995
They put the other two ends of the two cords on the two filigree settings, and put them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front of it.

NASB 1977
And they put the other two ends of the two cords on the two filigree settings, and put them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front of it.

Legacy Standard Bible
They put the other two ends of the two cords on the two filigree settings and put them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front of it.

Amplified Bible
They put the [other] two ends of the two cords on the two filigree settings, and put them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front of it.

Christian Standard Bible
They attached the other ends of the two cords to the two filigree settings, and in this way they attached them to the ephod’s shoulder pieces in front.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They attached the other ends of the two cords to the two filigree settings and, in this way, attached them to the ephod’s shoulder pieces in front.

American Standard Version
And the other two ends of the two wreathen chains they put on the two settings, and put them on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod, in the forepart thereof.

English Revised Version
And the other two ends of the two wreathen chains they put on the two ouches, and put them on the shoulderpieces of the ephod, in the forepart thereof.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They fastened the other ends of the ropes to the two settings on the shoulder straps of the ephod [so that the breastplate hung] in front of it.

Good News Translation
and fastened the other two ends of the cords to the two settings and in this way attached them in front to the shoulder straps of the ephod.

International Standard Version
and they attached the other two ends of the two cords to the filigree settings, and then attached them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod in front.

Majority Standard Bible
and they fastened the other ends of the two chains to the two filigree settings, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front.

NET Bible
the other two ends of the two chains they attached to the two settings, and they attached them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front of it.

New Heart English Bible
The other two ends of the two braided chains they put on the two settings, and put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod, in its front.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the two ends of the two wreathed chains they fastened in the two ouches, and put them on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod, before it.

World English Bible
The other two ends of the two braided chains they put on the two settings, and put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod, in its front.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they have put the two ends of the two thick bands on the two filigrees, and they put them on the shoulders of the ephod, toward the front of its face.

Young's Literal Translation
and the two ends of the two thick bands they have put on the two embroidered things, and they put them on the shoulders of the ephod, over-against its front.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the two ends of the two inter-weavings they set upon the two textures, and they will put them upon the shoulders of the ephod, to the front of its face.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
These both before and behind so answered one another, that the ephod and the rational were bound together,

Catholic Public Domain Version
These were both in front and in back so that they met one another, and so that the ephod and the breastplate were woven together,

New American Bible
The other two ends of the two chains were fastened in front to the two filigree rosettes, which were attached to the shoulder straps of the ephod.

New Revised Standard Version
Two ends of the two cords they had attached to the two settings of filigree; in this way they attached it in front to the shoulder-pieces of the ephod.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the two ends of the two braided chains they fastened to the two settings, and put them on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod, in the front of it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the two braids that are on the two sides they put on the two settings and they put them on the shoulder of the ephod opposite its front.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the other two ends of the two wreathen chains they put on the two settings, and put them on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod, in the forepart thereof.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they put them on the two circlets, and they put them on the shoulders of the ephod opposite each other in front.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Breastpiece
17Then they fastened the two gold chains to the two gold rings at the corners of the breastpiece, 18and they fastened the other ends of the two chains to the two filigree settings, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front. 19They made two more gold rings and attached them to the other two corners of the breastpiece, on the inside edge next to the ephod.…

Cross References
Exodus 28:14
and two chains of pure gold, made of braided cord work; and attach these chains to the settings.

Exodus 28:22-28
For the breastpiece, make braided chains like cords of pure gold. / You are also to make two gold rings and fasten them to the two corners of the breastpiece. / Then fasten the two gold chains to the two gold rings at the corners of the breastpiece, ...

Exodus 28:37
Fasten to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban; it shall be on the front of the turban.

Exodus 39:6-7
They mounted the onyx stones in gold filigree settings, engraved like a seal with the names of the sons of Israel. / Then they fastened them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Numbers 31:50
So we have brought to the LORD an offering of the gold articles each man acquired—armlets, bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces—to make atonement for ourselves before the LORD.”

1 Kings 7:15-22
He cast two pillars of bronze, each eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits in circumference. / He also made two capitals of cast bronze to set on top of the pillars, each capital five cubits high. / For the capitals on top of the pillars he made a network of lattice, with wreaths of chainwork, seven for each capital. ...

2 Chronicles 3:16
He made interwoven chains and put them on top of the pillars. He made a hundred pomegranates and fastened them into the chainwork.

2 Chronicles 4:12-13
the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; / the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars);

Isaiah 3:18-21
In that day the Lord will take away their finery: their anklets and headbands and crescents; / their pendants, bracelets, and veils; / their headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes; their perfume bottles and charms; ...

Ezekiel 16:11-13
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. / So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful and rose to be queen.

Ezekiel 28:13
You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation.

Matthew 23:5
All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.

Mark 12:38
In His teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greetings in the marketplaces,

Luke 20:46
“Beware of the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, and they love the greetings in the marketplaces, the chief seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And the two ends of the two wreathen chains they fastened in the two ouches, and put them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod, before it.

two wreathen

Exodus 28:14
And two chains of pure gold at the ends; of wreathen work shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathen chains to the ouches.

Song of Solomon 1:10
Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels, thy neck with chains of gold.

ephod

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

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Attached Attaching Braided Chains Cords Embroidered Ends Ephod Fastened Filigree Fixed Forepart Frames Front Joined Ouches Over-Against Pieces Settings Shoulder Shoulderpieces Shoulder-Pieces Shoulders Straps Thereof Thick Wreathed Wreathen
Exodus 39
1. The cloths of service and holy garments.
2. The ephod
8. The breast-plate
22. The robe of the ephod
27. The coats, mitre, and girdle of fine linen
30. The plate of the holy crown
32. All is finished, reviewed, and approved by Moses














Then they fastened
The Hebrew root for "fastened" is "קָשַׁר" (qashar), which means to bind or tie firmly. This action signifies the importance of securely connecting the elements of the priestly garments, symbolizing the strength and unity required in the service of God. The act of fastening reflects the meticulous care and precision in following God's instructions, emphasizing obedience and dedication in worship.

the other ends of the chains
The "chains" refer to the gold chains used in the construction of the high priest's ephod. These chains were not merely functional but also symbolic, representing the connection between the divine and the earthly. The "other ends" indicate the completion of a connection, suggesting the idea of continuity and the unbroken link between God and His people through the priestly mediation.

to the two settings
The "settings" are the gold filigree settings that held the onyx stones on the shoulders of the ephod. These settings were crafted with precision and care, highlighting the beauty and value of the priestly garments. The use of gold signifies purity and divinity, while the number "two" often represents witness and testimony in biblical numerology, underscoring the role of the high priest as a mediator and witness before God.

attaching them to the shoulder pieces
The "shoulder pieces" of the ephod were integral to the high priest's attire, bearing the names of the tribes of Israel. The act of "attaching" signifies the responsibility and burden carried by the high priest on behalf of the people. This imagery points to the intercessory role of the priest, who bears the weight of the nation's sins and needs before God, foreshadowing the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ.

of the ephod
The "ephod" was a sacred garment worn by the high priest, intricately designed according to divine specifications. It served as a symbol of authority and service, representing the priest's role in facilitating communication between God and His people. The ephod's design and function highlight the holiness required in approaching God, reminding believers of the reverence and purity needed in worship.

at the front
The phrase "at the front" indicates the visible and prominent position of the ephod's attachments. This placement signifies transparency and openness in the priestly service, reflecting the need for integrity and honesty in spiritual leadership. It also serves as a reminder that the priest's actions and intercessions are always before God, who sees and knows all. This visibility underscores the accountability and responsibility inherent in the priestly office.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and
וְאֵ֨ת (wə·’êṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

they fastened
נָתְנ֖וּ (nā·ṯə·nū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

the other
שְׁתֵּ֤י (šə·tê)
Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

ends
קְצוֹת֙ (qə·ṣō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 7098: A termination

of the two
שְׁתֵּ֣י (šə·tê)
Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

chains
הָֽעֲבֹתֹ֔ת (hā·‘ă·ḇō·ṯōṯ)
Article | Noun - common plural
Strong's 5688: Something intwined, a string, wreath, foliage

to
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the two
שְׁתֵּ֣י (šə·tê)
Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

filigree settings,
הַֽמִּשְׁבְּצֹ֑ת (ham·miš·bə·ṣōṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4865: A brocade, a, setting of a, gem

attaching
וַֽיִּתְּנֻ֛ם (way·yit·tə·num)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

them to
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the shoulder pieces
כִּתְפֹ֥ת (kiṯ·p̄ōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 3802: The shoulder, side-piece, lateral projection of anything

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

at
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the front.
מ֥וּל (mūl)
Preposition
Strong's 4136: Abrupt, a precipice, the front, opposite


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