Exodus 39:25
New International Version
And they made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates.

New Living Translation
They also made bells of pure gold and placed them between the pomegranates along the hem of the robe,

English Standard Version
They also made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates all around the hem of the robe, between the pomegranates—

Berean Standard Bible
They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates,

King James Bible
And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, round about between the pomegranates;

New King James Version
And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates on the hem of the robe all around between the pomegranates:

New American Standard Bible
They also made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates all around on the hem of the robe,

NASB 1995
They also made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates all around on the hem of the robe,

NASB 1977
They also made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates all around on the hem of the robe,

Legacy Standard Bible
They also made bells of pure gold and put the bells between the pomegranates all around on the hem of the robe,

Amplified Bible
They also made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates around the hem of the robe;

Christian Standard Bible
They made bells of pure gold and attached the bells between the pomegranates, all around the hem of the robe between the pomegranates,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They made bells of pure gold and attached the bells between the pomegranates, all around the hem of the robe between the pomegranates,

American Standard Version
And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the skirts of the robe round about, between the pomegranates;

English Revised Version
And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the skirts of the robe round about, between the pomegranates;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They made bells out of pure gold and fastened them in between the pomegranates all around the hem of the robe.

International Standard Version
They made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates, on the hem of the robe, all around between the pomegranates.

Majority Standard Bible
They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates,

NET Bible
They made bells of pure gold and attached the bells between the pomegranates around the hem of the robe between the pomegranates.

New Heart English Bible
They made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates around the skirts of the robe, between the pomegranates;

Webster's Bible Translation
And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, around between the pomegranates;

World English Bible
They made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates around the skirts of the robe, between the pomegranates;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they make bells of pure gold, and put the bells in the midst of the pomegranates, on the hems of the upper robe, all around, in the midst of the pomegranates;

Young's Literal Translation
And they make bells of pure gold, and put the bells in the midst of the pomegranates, on the hems of the upper robe, round about, in the midst of the pomegranates;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will make bells of pure gold, and will set the bells between the pomegranates upon the skirts of the robe, round about between the pomegranates.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They made also fine linen tunicks with woven work for Aaron and his sons:

Catholic Public Domain Version
They also made fine linen tunics with woven work, for Aaron and his sons,

New American Bible
bells of pure gold were also made and put between the pomegranates all around the hem of the robe:

New Revised Standard Version
They also made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates on the lower hem of the robe all around, between the pomegranates;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they made bells of pure gold, and fastened the bells between the pomegranates on the hem of the robe, round about between the pomegranates;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they made bells of pure gold and they fastened bells inside the pomegranates on the hem of the apron as a circle within the pomegranates;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the skirts of the robe round about, between the pomegranates:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they made golden bells, and put the bells on the border of the tunic round about between the pomegranates:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Additional Priestly Garments
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, 26alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.…

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.

Psalm 133:2
It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes.

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.

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

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.

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 21:18-21
The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. / The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates on the hem of the robe, round about between the pomegranates;

bells

Exodus 28:33,34
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: …

Psalm 89:15
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.

the pomegranates

Song of Solomon 4:13
Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard,

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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 dedication of the artisans who were involved in the construction of the priestly garments. The Hebrew root for "made" is עָשָׂה (asah), which means to do, fashion, or accomplish. This reflects the obedience and precision required in following God's instructions for the tabernacle and its furnishings. The act of making these items was not merely a task but a form of worship and reverence towards God.

bells of pure gold
The use of "bells" here is significant in the context of the priestly garments. The Hebrew word for "bells" is פַּעֲמוֹן (paamon), which refers to small, round, hollow objects that produce sound. Gold, being a precious metal, symbolizes purity, divinity, and kingship. The bells served a practical purpose, as they would sound when the high priest entered the Holy of Holies, signifying his presence and ensuring that he was alive and well. This highlights the holiness and the awe-inspiring nature of approaching God.

attached them around the hem
The phrase "attached them around the hem" indicates the specific placement of the bells on the priestly garment. The Hebrew word for "hem" is שׁוּל (shul), which refers to the edge or border of a garment. This placement was not arbitrary but divinely instructed, signifying the completeness and perfection of God's design. The hem, being the lowest part of the garment, also symbolizes humility and the idea that even the smallest details in God's service are significant.

between the pomegranates
The inclusion of "pomegranates" alongside the bells is rich in symbolism. The Hebrew word for "pomegranates" is רִמּוֹן (rimmon), a fruit often associated with abundance, fertility, and the law due to its many seeds. In the context of the priestly garments, the pomegranates symbolize the fruitfulness and the blessings of following God's commandments. The alternating pattern of bells and pomegranates on the hem of the robe represents a balance between the sound of the bells, which signifies the priest's active service, and the pomegranates, which symbolize the fruitful results of that service. This balance is a reminder of the harmony between action and faith in the life of a believer.

(25) Bells of pure gold.--On the object of the bells, see Note on Exodus 28:35.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

bells
פַעֲמֹנֵ֖י (p̄a·‘ă·mō·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6472: Bell (on high priest's robe)

of pure
טָה֑וֹר (ṭā·hō·wr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2889: Clean, pure

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

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

[them]
הַפַּֽעֲמֹנִ֜ים (hap·pa·‘ă·mō·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6472: Bell (on high priest's robe)

around
סָבִ֔יב (sā·ḇîḇ)
Adverb
Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around

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

between
בְּת֖וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre

the pomegranates,
הָרִמֹּנִֽים׃ (hā·rim·mō·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7416: A pomegranate, the tree, the fruit


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