Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version with an opening for the head in its center. There shall be a woven edge like a collar around this opening, so that it will not tear. New Living Translation with an opening for Aaron’s head in the middle of it. Reinforce the opening with a woven collar so it will not tear. English Standard Version It shall have an opening for the head in the middle of it, with a woven binding around the opening, like the opening in a garment, so that it may not tear. Berean Standard Bible with 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. King James Bible And there shall be an hole in the top of it, in the midst thereof: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of an habergeon, that it be not rent. New King James Version There shall be an opening for his head in the middle of it; it shall have a woven binding all around its opening, like the opening in a coat of mail, so that it does not tear. New American Standard Bible There shall be an opening at its top in the middle of it; around its opening there shall be a binding of woven work, like the opening of a coat of mail, so that it will not be torn. NASB 1995 “There shall be an opening at its top in the middle of it; around its opening there shall be a binding of woven work, like the opening of a coat of mail, so that it will not be torn. NASB 1977 “And there shall be an opening at its top in the middle of it; around its opening there shall be a binding of woven work, as it were the opening of a coat of mail, that it may not be torn. Legacy Standard Bible There shall be an opening at its top in the middle of it; around the edge of its opening there shall be a binding of woven work, like the opening of a coat of mail, so that it will not be torn. Amplified Bible There shall be an opening at its top in the center [for the head], with a binding of woven work around the opening, like the opening in a coat of armor, so that it will not tear or fray. Christian Standard Bible There should be an opening at its top in the center of it. Around the opening, there should be a woven collar with an opening like that of body armor so that it does not tear. Holman Christian Standard Bible There should be an opening at its top in the center of it. Around the opening, there should be a woven collar with an opening like that of body armor so that it does not tear. American Standard Version And it shall have a hole for the head in the midst thereof: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of a coat of mail, that it be not rent. Contemporary English Version with an opening in the center for his head. Be sure to bind the material around the collar to keep it from wearing out. English Revised Version And it shall have a hole for the head in the midst thereof: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of a coat of mail, that it be not rent. GOD'S WORD® Translation Make an opening for the head in the center with a reinforced edge (like a leather collar) all around it to keep it from tearing. Good News Translation It is to have a hole for the head, and this hole is to be reinforced with a woven binding to keep it from tearing. International Standard Version There is to be an opening at its top, in the middle, with a woven binding around the opening like the opening of a coat of mail so that it cannot be torn. Majority Standard Bible with 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. NET Bible There is to be an opening in its top in the center of it, with an edge all around the opening, the work of a weaver, like the opening of a collar, so that it cannot be torn. New Heart English Bible It shall have a hole for the head in its midst: it shall have a binding of woven work around its hole, as it were the hole of a coat of mail, that it not be torn. Webster's Bible Translation And there shall be a hole in the top of it, in the midst of it: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as the hole of an habergeon, that it be not rent. World English Bible It shall have a hole for the head in the middle of it. It shall have a binding of woven work around its hole, as it were the hole of a coat of mail, that it not be torn. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the opening for his head has been in its midst; there is a border for its opening all around—the work of a weaver—[and] there is as the opening of a [linen] habergeon for it; it is not torn. Young's Literal Translation and the opening for its head hath been in its midst, a border is to its opening round about, work of a weaver, as the opening of a habergeon there is to it; it is not rent. Smith's Literal Translation And the mouth of its head shall be in the midst of it: the lip shall be before it round about a plaited work, as the mouth of a coat of mail shall be to it: it shall not rend. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the midst whereof above shall be a hole for the head, and a border round about it woven, as is wont to be made in the outmost parts of garments, that it may not easily be broken. Catholic Public Domain Version and the head will be above its middle, with a hem woven around it, just as is usually made at the end parts of a garment, so that it may not be easily broken. New American Bible It shall have an opening for the head in the center, and around this opening there shall be a selvage, woven as at the opening of a shirt, to keep it from being torn. New Revised Standard Version It shall have an opening for the head in the middle of it, with a woven binding around the opening, like the opening in a coat of mail, so that it may not be torn. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd there shall be an opening in the top of it, in the midst thereof; and it shall have a binding of woven work round about the opening of it, hemmed on the edge so that it may not be torn. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the opening of its top will have within it a lip; it will be for the opening encircling the work, woven like a mouth; it shall be of cord that it will not rip. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it shall have a hole for the head in the midst thereof; it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of a coat of mail that it be not rent. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the opening of it shall be in the middle having a fringe round about the opening, the work of the weaver, woven together in the joining of the same piece that it might not be rent. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Additional Priestly Garments31You 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. 33Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them,… Cross References Leviticus 21:10 The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments. 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. Matthew 27:35 When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots. 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. 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. 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. 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. 1 Samuel 2:18-19 Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod. / Each year his mother would make him a little robe and bring it to him when she went with her husband to offer the annual sacrifice. 2 Samuel 6:14 And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, 2 Chronicles 26:19 Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. 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. Zechariah 3:4 So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.” 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. Revelation 19:13-16 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. / The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses. / And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. ... Numbers 15:38-39 “Speak to the Israelites and tell them that throughout the generations to come they are to make for themselves tassels for the corners of their garments, with a blue cord on each tassel. / These will serve as tassels for you to look at, so that you may remember all the commandments of the LORD, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by following your own heart and your own eyes. Treasury of Scripture And there shall be an hole in the top of it, in the middle thereof: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of an habergeon, that it be not rent. as it were Exodus 39:28 And a mitre of fine linen, and goodly bonnets of fine linen, and linen breeches of fine twined linen, 2 Chronicles 26:14 And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the host shields, and spears, and helmets, and habergeons, and bows, and slings to cast stones. Nehemiah 4:16 And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah. that it be not rent John 19:23,24 Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout… Ephesians 4:3-16 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace… Jump to Previous Band Binding Border Broken Center Coat Collar Edge Edged Fighting-Man Garment Habergeon Head Hole Mail Middle Midst Opening Rend Rent Round Strong Thereof Top Torn Weaver Work WovenJump to Next Band Binding Border Broken Center Coat Collar Edge Edged Fighting-Man Garment Habergeon Head Hole Mail Middle Midst Opening Rend Rent Round Strong Thereof Top Torn Weaver Work WovenExodus 28 1. Aaron and his sons are set apart for the priest's office2. 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 There shall be an opening The Hebrew word for "opening" is "פִּי" (pi), which can also mean "mouth" or "entrance." This suggests a deliberate and functional design, emphasizing the importance of accessibility and purpose. In the context of the priestly garments, this opening is not merely a practical feature but a symbol of the priest's readiness to serve and communicate with God. The opening signifies the beginning of a sacred duty, a portal through which the priest enters into his holy service. at its top in the center with a woven collar around its opening like the opening of a garment so that it will not tear Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew withוְהָיָ֥ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be an opening פִֽי־ (p̄î-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to at its top רֹאשׁ֖וֹ (rō·šōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head in the center. בְּתוֹכ֑וֹ (bə·ṯō·w·ḵōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre Around [the opening] סָבִ֜יב (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around shall be יִֽהְיֶה֩ (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a woven מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה (ma·‘ă·śêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property collar שָׂפָ֡ה (śā·p̄āh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin with an opening לְפִ֨יו (lə·p̄îw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to like that כְּפִ֥י (kə·p̄î) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of a garment, תַחְרָ֛א (ṯaḥ·rā) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8473: A linen corslet so that it יִֽהְיֶה־ (yih·yeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be will not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no tear. יִקָּרֵֽעַ׃ (yiq·qā·rê·a‘) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7167: To rend Links Exodus 28:32 NIVExodus 28:32 NLT Exodus 28:32 ESV Exodus 28:32 NASB Exodus 28:32 KJV Exodus 28:32 BibleApps.com Exodus 28:32 Biblia Paralela Exodus 28:32 Chinese Bible Exodus 28:32 French Bible Exodus 28:32 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 28:32 It shall have a hole (Exo. 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