Exodus 39:31
New International Version
Then they fastened a blue cord to it to attach it to the turban, as the LORD commanded Moses.

New Living Translation
They attached the medallion with a blue cord to Aaron’s turban, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

English Standard Version
And they tied to it a cord of blue to fasten it on the turban above, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Berean Standard Bible
Then they fastened to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

King James Bible
And they tied unto it a lace of blue, to fasten it on high upon the mitre; as the LORD commanded Moses.

New King James Version
And they tied to it a blue cord, to fasten it above on the turban, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New American Standard Bible
Then they fastened a violet cord to it, to fasten it on the turban above, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NASB 1995
They fastened a blue cord to it, to fasten it on the turban above, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NASB 1977
And they fastened a blue cord to it, to fasten it on the turban above, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Legacy Standard Bible
They fastened a blue cord to it, to fasten it on the turban above, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses.

Amplified Bible
They tied a blue cord to it, to fasten it on the turban above, just as the LORD commanded Moses.

Christian Standard Bible
They attached a cord of blue yarn to it in order to mount it on the turban, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then they attached a cord of blue yarn to it in order to mount it on the turban, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

American Standard Version
And they tied unto it a lace of blue, to fasten it upon the mitre above; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

Contemporary English Version
which was fastened to Aaron's turban. These things were done exactly as the LORD had commanded Moses.

English Revised Version
And they tied unto it a lace of blue, to fasten it upon the mitre above; as the LORD commanded Moses.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They fastened a violet cord to it and tied it on top of the turban. They followed the LORD's instructions to Moses.

Good News Translation
They tied it to the front of the turban with a blue cord, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

International Standard Version
They fastened a blue cord to it in order to fasten it on the turban above, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Majority Standard Bible
Then they fastened to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NET Bible
They attached to it a blue cord, to attach it to the turban above, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New Heart English Bible
They tied to it a lace of blue, to fasten it on the turban above, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they tied to it a lace of blue, to fasten it on high upon the miter; as the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible
They tied to it a lace of blue, to fasten it on the turban above, as Yahweh commanded Moses.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they put a ribbon of blue on it, to put [it] on the turban above, as YHWH has commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation
and they put on it a ribbon of blue, to put it on the mitre above, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will set upon it a thread cerulean purple to give upon the turban from above; as Jehovah commanded Moses.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So all the work of the tabernacle and of the roof of the testimony was finished: and the children of Israel did all things which the Lord had commanded Moses.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so all the work of the tabernacle and of the covering of the testimony was completed. And the sons of Israel did all that the Lord had instructed Moses.

New American Bible
It was tied over the turban with a violet ribbon, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New Revised Standard Version
They tied to it a blue cord, to fasten it on the turban above; as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they tied to it a cord of blue to fasten it over the mitre; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they placed in it a cord of blue fringes to be over the turban above, as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they tied unto it a thread of blue, to fasten it upon the mitre above; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they put it on the border of blue, so that it should be on the mitre above, as the Lord commanded Moses.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Additional Priestly Garments
30They also made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and they engraved on it, like an inscription on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD. 31Then they fastened to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Cross References
Exodus 28:36-38
You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD. / Fasten to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban; it shall be on the front of the turban. / And it will be worn on Aaron’s forehead, so that he may bear the iniquity of the holy things that the sons of Israel consecrate with regard to all their holy gifts. It shall always be on his forehead, so that they may be acceptable before the LORD.

Leviticus 8:9
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 6:27
So they shall put My name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”

Isaiah 62:3
You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God.

Zechariah 14:20
On that day, HOLY TO THE LORD will be inscribed on the bells of the horses, and the cooking pots in the house of the LORD will be like the sprinkling bowls before the altar.

Psalm 103:1
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.

Psalm 29:2
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Revelation 1:6
who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.

Revelation 5:10
You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”

Revelation 20:6
Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years.

Hebrews 7:26
Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.

Hebrews 9:24
For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.

1 Corinthians 1:2
To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:

Ephesians 1:4
For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love


Treasury of Scripture

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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














And they fastened to it a blue cord
The phrase "And they fastened" indicates a deliberate and careful action. In the Hebrew context, the word used here is "וַיִּתְּנוּ" (vayitnu), which means to give or to place. This suggests a purposeful and intentional act, reflecting the care and precision required in the service of God. The fastening of the cord is not a haphazard task but a sacred duty, symbolizing the importance of every detail in the worship and service of the Lord.

to it
The "it" refers to the turban or the headpiece of the high priest, which is a significant part of the priestly garments. This headpiece is not merely a piece of clothing but a symbol of the priest's role as a mediator between God and the people. The attachment of the cord to the headpiece signifies the connection between divine authority and human responsibility, emphasizing the priest's duty to uphold God's commandments and lead the people in holiness.

a blue cord
The "blue cord" is rich in symbolism and meaning. In the Hebrew tradition, blue (תְּכֵלֶת, tekhelet) is often associated with divinity, the heavens, and the commandments of God. The use of blue in the priestly garments serves as a constant reminder of the heavenly calling and the divine nature of the priest's work. The color blue also appears in other parts of the tabernacle and priestly attire, reinforcing the theme of holiness and separation unto God. The blue cord, therefore, is not just a decorative element but a profound symbol of the priest's connection to the divine and his role in leading the people in worship and obedience to God's law.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then they fastened
וַיִּתְּנ֤וּ (way·yit·tə·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to it
עָלָיו֙ (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

a cord
פְּתִ֣יל (pə·ṯîl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6616: Cord, thread

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

it in order to mount
לָתֵ֥ת (lā·ṯêṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

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

the turban,
הַמִּצְנֶ֖פֶת (ham·miṣ·ne·p̄eṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4701: Turban (of the high priest)

just as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

had commanded
צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

Moses.
מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver


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