Exodus 39:26
New International Version
The bells and pomegranates alternated around the hem of the robe to be worn for ministering, as the LORD commanded Moses.

New Living Translation
with bells and pomegranates alternating all around the hem. This robe was to be worn whenever the priest ministered before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

English Standard Version
a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate around the hem of the robe for ministering, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Berean Standard Bible
alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

King James Bible
A bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, round about the hem of the robe to minister in; as the LORD commanded Moses.

New King James Version
a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, all around the hem of the robe to minister in, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New American Standard Bible
alternating a bell and a pomegranate all around on the hem of the robe for the service, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NASB 1995
alternating a bell and a pomegranate all around on the hem of the robe for the service, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NASB 1977
alternating a bell and a pomegranate all around on the hem of the robe, for the service, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Legacy Standard Bible
alternating a bell and a pomegranate all around on the hem of the robe for the ministry, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses.

Amplified Bible
a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, all [the way] around the hem of the robe, for service and ministering, just as the LORD commanded Moses.

Christian Standard Bible
a bell and a pomegranate alternating all around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry. They made it just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
a bell and a pomegranate alternating all around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry. They made it just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

American Standard Version
a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the robe round about, to minister in; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

English Revised Version
a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the robe round about, to minister in; as the LORD commanded Moses.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A gold bell alternated with a pomegranate all around the hem of the robe that is worn by Aaron when he serves as priest. They followed the LORD's instructions to Moses.

International Standard Version
There was a bell and a pomegranate, then a bell and a pomegranate, all around the hem of the robe for when the High Priest ministered, just as the LORD commanded Moses.

Majority Standard Bible
alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NET Bible
There was a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, all around the hem of the robe, to be used in ministering, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New Heart English Bible
a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, around the skirts of the robe, to minister in, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Webster's Bible Translation
A bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, around the hem of the robe to minister in; as the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible
a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, around the skirts of the robe, to minister in, as Yahweh commanded Moses.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
a bell and a pomegranate [and] a bell and a pomegranate [are] on the hems of the upper robe all around, to minister in, as YHWH has commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation
a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, are on the hems of the upper robe, round about, to minister in, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

Smith's Literal Translation
A bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the robe round about, to serve; as Jehovah commanded Moses.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And mitres with their little crowns of fine linen:

Catholic Public Domain Version
and headdresses with their little crowns of fine linen,

New American Bible
a bell, a pomegranate, a bell, a pomegranate, all around the hem of the robe which was to be worn in performing the ministry—all this, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New Revised Standard Version
a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate all around on the lower hem of the robe for ministering; as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
A bell of gold and a pomegranate, and a bell of gold and a pomegranate, round about the hem of the robe to minister in; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Bells of gold and pomegranates on the hem of the apron as a circle, to minister as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the robe round about, to minister in; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
a golden bell and a pomegranate on the border of the tunic round about, for the ministration, as the Lord commanded Moses.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Additional Priestly Garments
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. 27For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver,…

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 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 21:2
I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

Revelation 21:19-21
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. / And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, with each gate consisting of a single pearl. The main street of the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

A bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, round about the hem of the robe to minister in; as the LORD commanded Moses.

pomegranate

Exodus 28:34
A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the hem of the robe round about.

Song of Solomon 4:3,13
Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet, and thy speech is comely: thy temples are like a piece of a pomegranate within thy locks…

Song of Solomon 6:7
As a piece of a pomegranate are thy temples within thy locks.

hem

Deuteronomy 22:12
Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy vesture, wherewith thou coverest thyself.

Matthew 9:20
And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:

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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














alternating bells and pomegranates
The Hebrew word for "bells" is "פַּעֲמֹן" (pa'amon), which refers to small, round objects that produce sound. These bells were crafted from gold, symbolizing purity and divinity. The "pomegranates" (רִמּוֹן, rimon) were likely made from blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, representing fruitfulness and abundance. The alternation of bells and pomegranates on the priestly garments signifies a balance between sound and silence, action and contemplation, which is essential in the life of a minister. The bells would announce the priest's presence, while the pomegranates, a symbol of life and fertility, remind us of the spiritual fruitfulness expected of those who serve God.

around the lower hem of the robe
The "lower hem" (שׁוּל, shul) of the robe is significant in biblical symbolism. The hem represents the boundary or edge of the garment, often associated with authority and identity. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the hem of a garment could signify the status and role of the wearer. For the high priest, the hem adorned with bells and pomegranates signifies the sacred boundary of his service, marking the transition from the ordinary to the holy. It serves as a reminder that those who minister before God must carry His authority and reflect His holiness in their service.

to be worn for ministering
The phrase "to be worn for ministering" underscores the purpose of the priestly garments. The Hebrew word for "ministering" is "שָׁרַת" (sharat), which means to serve or attend. This service is not merely a ritualistic duty but a sacred responsibility to mediate between God and His people. The garments, therefore, are not just decorative but functional, designed to facilitate the priest's role in worship and intercession. They remind us that those who serve in ministry are called to a life of dedication, clothed in righteousness and equipped for the work of the Lord.

just as the LORD had commanded Moses
This phrase emphasizes obedience to divine instruction. The LORD's command to Moses (יְהוָה צִוָּה אֶת־מֹשֶׁה, Yahweh tzivah et-Moshe) highlights the importance of following God's specific directions in worship and service. It reflects the biblical principle that true worship is not based on human innovation but on adherence to God's revealed will. Moses' obedience in crafting the priestly garments according to God's command serves as a model for us, illustrating that our service to God must align with His Word and His purposes. It is a call to faithfulness and reverence in all aspects of our spiritual lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

bells
פַּעֲמֹ֤ן (pa·‘ă·mōn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6472: Bell (on high priest's robe)

and pomegranates
וְרִמֹּן֙ (wə·rim·mōn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7416: A pomegranate, the tree, the fruit

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

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

to be worn for ministry,
לְשָׁרֵ֕ת (lə·šā·rêṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8334: To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to

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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