Exodus 39:20
New International Version
Then they made two more gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the shoulder pieces on the front of the ephod, close to the seam just above the waistband of the ephod.

New Living Translation
Then they made two more gold rings and attached them to the front of the ephod, below the shoulder-pieces, just above the knot where the decorative sash was fastened to the ephod.

English Standard Version
And they made two rings of gold, and attached them in front to the lower part of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, at its seam above the skillfully woven band of the ephod.

Berean Standard Bible
They made two additional gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on its front, near the seam just above its woven waistband.

King James Bible
And they made two other golden rings, and put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, toward the forepart of it, over against the other coupling thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod.

New King James Version
They made two other gold rings and put them on the two shoulder straps, underneath the ephod toward its front, right at the seam above the intricately woven band of the ephod.

New American Standard Bible
Furthermore, they made two gold rings and placed them on the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on the front of it, close to the place where it joined, above the woven band of the ephod.

NASB 1995
Furthermore, they made two gold rings and placed them on the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on the front of it, close to the place where it joined, above the woven band of the ephod.

NASB 1977
Furthermore, they made two gold rings and placed them on the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on the front of it, close to the place where it joined, above the woven band of the ephod.

Legacy Standard Bible
Furthermore, they made two gold rings and placed them on the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on the front of it, close to the place where it joined, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod.

Amplified Bible
Furthermore, they made two [other] gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, at the front of it, close to the place where it is joined, above the woven sash of the ephod.

Christian Standard Bible
They made two more gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the ephod’s two shoulder pieces on its front, close to its seam, above the ephod’s woven waistband.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They made two more gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the ephod’s two shoulder pieces on its front, close to its seam, above the ephod’s woven waistband.

American Standard Version
And they made two rings of gold, and put them on the two shoulder-pieces of the ephod underneath, in the forepart thereof, close by the coupling thereof, above the skilfully woven band of the ephod.

Contemporary English Version
and two more near the bottom of the shoulder straps right above the sash.

English Revised Version
And they made two rings of gold, and put them on the two shoulderpieces of the ephod underneath, in the forepart thereof, close by the coupling thereof, above the cunningly woven band of the ephod.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They made two [more] gold rings and fastened them to the bottom of the shoulder straps on the front of the ephod. This was close to the seam just above the belt of the ephod.

Good News Translation
They made two more gold rings and attached them to the lower part of the front of the two shoulder straps of the ephod, near the seam and above the finely woven belt.

International Standard Version
They made two gold rings and attached them in front, on the lower part of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, close to the place where it's joined, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod.

Majority Standard Bible
They made two additional gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on its front, near the seam just above its woven waistband.

NET Bible
They made two more gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces on the front of the ephod, close to the juncture above the waistband of the ephod.

New Heart English Bible
They made two rings of gold, and put them on the two shoulder straps of the ephod underneath, in its front, close by its coupling, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they made two other golden rings, and put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, towards the forepart of it, over against the other coupling thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod:

World English Bible
They made two more rings of gold, and put them on the two shoulder straps of the ephod underneath, in its front, close by its coupling, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they make two rings of gold, and put them on the two shoulders of the ephod below, in front of its front, close by its joining, above the girdle of the ephod;

Young's Literal Translation
and they make two rings of gold, and put them on the two shoulders of the ephod below, over-against its front, over-against its joining, above the girdle of the ephod;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will make two rings of gold, and will set them upon the two shoulders of the ephod from below, from the front of its face over against its joinings, from above the girdle of the ephod.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They made also the tunick of the ephod all of violet,

Catholic Public Domain Version
They also made the tunic of the ephod entirely from hyacinth,

New American Bible
Two more gold rings were made and fastened to the bottom of the two shoulder straps next to where they joined the ephod in front, just above its embroidered belt.

New Revised Standard Version
They made two rings of gold, and attached them in front to the lower part of the two shoulder-pieces of the ephod, at its joining above the decorated band of the ephod.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they made two other golden rings, and put them on the two shoulder-pieces of the ephod from within, toward the front of it, over against the other coupling thereof, above the embroidered girdle of the ephod.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they made two rings of gold and they put them on the two shoulders of the ephod on the inside, opposite its face, against the coupling over the girdle of the ephod.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they made two rings of gold, and put them on the two shoulder-pieces of the ephod underneath, in the forepart thereof, close by the coupling thereof, above the skilfully woven band of the ephod.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they made two golden rings, and put them on both the shoulders of the ephod under it, in front by the coupling above the connexion of the ephod.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Breastpiece
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. 20They made two additional gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on its front, near the seam just above its woven waistband. 21Then they tied the rings of the breastpiece to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn, so that the breastpiece was above the waistband of the ephod and would not swing out from the ephod, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.…

Cross References
Exodus 28:27-28
Make two additional gold rings and attach them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on its front, near its seam just above its woven waistband. / The rings of the breastpiece shall be tied to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn, so that the breastpiece is above the waistband of the ephod and does not swing out from the ephod.

Leviticus 8:7-8
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.

Numbers 4:5-6
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.

Exodus 28:6-14
They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. / It shall have two shoulder pieces attached at two of its corners, so it can be fastened. / And the skillfully woven waistband of the ephod must be of one piece, of the same workmanship—with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen. ...

Exodus 28:31-35
You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, / 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. / Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them, ...

Exodus 28:39-43
You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash. / Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor. / After 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. ...

Exodus 28:15-30
You are also to make a breastpiece of judgment with the same workmanship as the ephod. Construct it with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen. / It must be square when folded over double, a span long and a span wide. / And mount on it a setting of gemstones, four rows of stones: In the first row there shall be a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; ...

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.

Exodus 39:1-7
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. / They hammered out thin sheets of gold and cut threads from them to interweave with the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen—the work of a skilled craftsman. ...

Exodus 39:8-21
He made the breastpiece with the same workmanship as the ephod, with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen. / It was square when folded over double, a span long and a span wide. / And they mounted on it four rows of gemstones: The first row had a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; ...

Exodus 39:22-26
They made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, the work of a weaver, / with an opening in the center of the robe like that of a garment, with a collar around the opening so that it would not tear. / They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe. ...

Exodus 39:27-31
For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver, / as well as the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands and undergarments of finely spun linen, / and the sash of finely spun linen, embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. ...

Exodus 39:32-43
So all the work for the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, was completed. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. / Then they brought the tabernacle to Moses: the tent with all its furnishings, its clasps, its frames, its crossbars, and its posts and bases; / the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering of fine leather, and the veil of the covering; ...

Hebrews 9:4-5
containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. / Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

Hebrews 8:5
The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”


Treasury of Scripture

And they made two other golden rings, and put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, toward the forepart of it, over against the other coupling thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod.

coupling

Exodus 26:3
The five curtains shall be coupled together one to another; and other five curtains shall be coupled one to another.

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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














They made
This phrase indicates the skilled craftsmanship and obedience of the Israelites in following God's detailed instructions for the construction of the priestly garments. The Hebrew root for "made" is עָשָׂה (asah), which means to do, make, or accomplish. This reflects the active participation and dedication of the artisans, who were filled with the Spirit of God to perform their tasks with precision and reverence.

two more gold rings
Gold, a symbol of purity and divinity, was extensively used in the Tabernacle and its furnishings. The use of gold rings here signifies the importance and sacredness of the ephod, a garment worn by the high priest. The rings served a functional purpose, ensuring the ephod was securely fastened, but they also held symbolic meaning, representing the eternal and unbreakable covenant between God and His people.

attached them to the bottom of the shoulder pieces
The shoulder pieces of the ephod were significant as they bore the names of the tribes of Israel, symbolizing the high priest's role as a representative before God. The attachment of the rings to the shoulder pieces underscores the interconnectedness of the priestly garments, each part serving a specific purpose in the overall design ordained by God.

on the front of the ephod
The ephod was a central piece of the high priest's attire, and its front-facing design highlights the importance of the priest's role in mediating between God and the people. The front of the ephod, visible to all, served as a constant reminder of the priest's duty to uphold the spiritual welfare of the nation.

close to the seam
The seam represents the meticulous attention to detail in the construction of the priestly garments. Every aspect of the ephod was crafted with precision, reflecting the holiness and perfection of God. The seam, a point of connection, symbolizes unity and the seamless relationship between God and His chosen people.

just above the woven waistband of the ephod
The woven waistband, or sash, was an integral part of the ephod, symbolizing readiness and service. Positioned just above the waistband, the rings and their placement highlight the balance between divine authority and humble service. The waistband, intricately woven, represents the strength and support provided by God to those who serve Him faithfully.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They made
וַֽיַּעֲשׂוּ֮ (way·ya·‘ă·śū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

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

more gold
זָהָב֒ (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

rings
טַבְּעֹ֣ת (ṭab·bə·‘ōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 2885: A seal, signet, a ring of any kind

and attached
וַֽיִּתְּנֻ֡ם (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 bottom
מִלְמַ֙טָּה֙ (mil·maṭ·ṭāh)
Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Adverb
Strong's 4295: Downward, below, beneath

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

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

on the front
מִמּ֣וּל (mim·mūl)
Preposition-m
Strong's 4136: Abrupt, a precipice, the front, opposite

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

near
לְעֻמַּ֖ת (lə·‘um·maṯ)
Preposition-l
Strong's 5980: Society, near, beside, along with

the seam
מֶחְבַּרְתּ֑וֹ (meḥ·bar·tōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4225: Something joined, place of joining

just above
מִמַּ֕עַל (mim·ma·‘al)
Preposition-m | Adverb
Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top

the woven waistband
לְחֵ֖שֶׁב (lə·ḥê·šeḇ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2805: Ingenious work

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


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