Bible Strands
Exodus 28:31
You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God issues a direct command to Moses regarding the construction of the high priest’s vestments during the wilderness tabernacle project.
The words — וְעָשִׂיתָ (ve.'a.Si.ta) translates as "and you will make," while תְּכֵלֶת (te.Khe.let) denotes "violet stuff" or blue cloth.
The thread — The command appears in Exodus 28:31 and is recorded as executed in Exodus 39:22, while Exodus 28:4 groups it with five other garments.
Why it lands — The text specifies that the ephod’s robe must be woven entirely from blue material, establishing the garment’s uniform appearance before the next verse details its structural opening.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.
Cross-references
- Exodus 28:4 These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests.
- Exodus 28:28 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.
- Exodus 39:22 They made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, the work of a weaver,
- Leviticus 8:7 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.