Exodus 39:24
New International Version
They made pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen around the hem of the robe.

New Living Translation
They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and attached them to the hem of the robe.

English Standard Version
On the hem of the robe they made pomegranates of blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen.

Berean Standard Bible
They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe.

King James Bible
And they made upon the hems of the robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen.

New King James Version
They made on the hem of the robe pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet, and of fine woven linen.

New American Standard Bible
And they made pomegranates of violet, purple, and scarlet material and twisted linen on the hem of the robe.

NASB 1995
They made pomegranates of blue and purple and scarlet material and twisted linen on the hem of the robe.

NASB 1977
And they made pomegranates of blue and purple and scarlet material and twisted linen on the hem of the robe.

Legacy Standard Bible
They made pomegranates of blue and purple and scarlet material and twisted linen on the hem of the robe.

Amplified Bible
On the hem of the robe they made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet fabric, and fine twisted linen.

Christian Standard Bible
They made pomegranates of finely spun blue, purple, and scarlet yarn on the lower hem of the robe.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They made pomegranates of finely spun blue, purple, and scarlet yarn on the lower hem of the robe.

American Standard Version
And they made upon the skirts of the robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen.

English Revised Version
And they made upon the skirts of the robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
On the hem of the robe they made pomegranates of violet, purple, and bright red yarn, and fine yarn.

International Standard Version
On the hem of the robe, they placed pomegranates made of blue, purple, and scarlet material and woven linen.

Majority Standard Bible
They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe.

NET Bible
They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and twisted linen around the hem of the robe.

New Heart English Bible
They made on the skirts of the robe pomegranates of blue, purple, scarlet, and twined linen.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they made upon the hems of the robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen.

World English Bible
They made on the skirts of the robe pomegranates of blue, purple, scarlet, and twined linen.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they make on the hems of the upper robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, twined.

Young's Literal Translation
and they make on the hems of the upper robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, twined.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will make upon the skirts of the robe, pomegranates, cerulean purple, and red purple, and twined double scarlet.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
To wit, a bell of gold, and a pomegranate, wherewith the high priest went adorned, when he discharged his ministry, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Catholic Public Domain Version
So then, the high priest approached, adorned with gold bell and pomegranate, when he performed his ministry, just as the Lord had instructed Moses.

New American Bible
At the hem of the robe pomegranates were made of violet, purple, and scarlet yarn and of fine linen twined;

New Revised Standard Version
On the lower hem of the robe they made pomegranates of blue, purple, and crimson yarns, and of fine twisted linen.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they made on the hems of the robe pomegranates of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twined linen.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they made on the hem of the apron pomegranates of blue fringes and purple and dye of scarlet and fine woven white linen.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they made upon the skirts of the robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they made on the border of the tunic below pomegranates as of a flowering pomegranate tree, of blue, and purple, and spun scarlet, and fine linen twined.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Additional Priestly Garments
23with 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. 24They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe. 25They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates,…

Cross References
Exodus 28:33-34
Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them, / alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe.

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 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.

1 Kings 7:18-20
Likewise, he made the pillars with two rows of pomegranates around each grating to cover each capital atop the pillars. / And the capitals atop the pillars in the portico were shaped like lilies, four cubits high. / On the capitals of both pillars, just above the rounded projection next to the network, were the two hundred pomegranates in rows encircling 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.

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 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.

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 19:8
She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.

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.

Hebrews 9:4
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.

Hebrews 9:23
So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And they made on the hems of the robe pomegranates of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and twined linen.

they made

Exodus 28:33
And beneath upon the hem of it thou shalt make pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, round about the hem thereof; and bells of gold between them round about:

pomegranates

Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

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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 pomegranates
The pomegranate is a fruit that holds significant symbolism in the Bible, often representing fertility, abundance, and the law. In the context of the priestly garments, the pomegranate may symbolize the fruitfulness of the priestly ministry and the abundance of God's blessings. The Hebrew word for pomegranate, "rimmôn," is used here, and its frequent appearance in the temple's design underscores its importance in Israelite culture and religion.

of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn
These colors are not merely decorative but carry deep symbolic meanings. Blue, often associated with the heavens, represents divinity and the commandments of God. Purple, a color of royalty, signifies kingship and authority, reflecting the priest's role as a mediator between God and the people. Scarlet, a vivid red, symbolizes sacrifice and atonement, pointing to the blood sacrifices that were central to the priestly duties. The use of these colors in the priestly garments underscores the sacred and multifaceted role of the priesthood.

and finely spun linen
Linen, derived from the flax plant, was a fabric of high quality and purity, often used in sacred contexts. The Hebrew word "shesh" indicates the fine quality of the linen, which was both durable and symbolically pure. Linen's use in the priestly garments highlights the need for purity and holiness in those who serve before God. The meticulous craftsmanship required to produce finely spun linen reflects the care and dedication expected in the service of the Lord.

on the hem of the robe
The hem of the robe, or "peh" in Hebrew, was an important part of the garment, often signifying the authority and identity of the wearer. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the hem could be used to seal agreements or signify one's status. In the priestly context, the decorated hem served as a reminder of the priest's consecration and the weight of his responsibilities. The hem's embellishment with pomegranates and bells (as described in the surrounding verses) also served a practical purpose, alerting others to the priest's movements within the holy space, ensuring reverence and awareness of his sacred duties.

(24) Pomegranates of blue . . . and twined linen.--Rather, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, twisted together. (Comp. Exodus 28:33.)

Verse 24. - And twined linen. Rather "twined," i.e., twisted together. There was no direction to use "fine twined linen" in making the pomegranates. See Exodus 28:33.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

pomegranates
רִמּוֹנֵ֕י (rim·mō·w·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7416: A pomegranate, the tree, the fruit

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

purple,
וְאַרְגָּמָ֖ן (wə·’ar·gā·mān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 713: Purple, red-purple

and scarlet yarn
וְתוֹלַ֣עַת (wə·ṯō·w·la·‘aṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8438: The crimson-grub, of the color, from it, cloths dyed therewith

and finely spun linen
מָשְׁזָֽר׃ (mā·šə·zār)
Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7806: To be twisted

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

the lower hem
שׁוּלֵ֣י (šū·lê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7757: A skirt, a bottom edge

of the robe.
הַמְּעִ֔יל (ham·mə·‘îl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4598: A robe


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