Exodus 39:2

Bezalel made the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — Bezalel executes the divine command to construct the priestly ephod during the tabernacle's material preparation.

The words — הָ/אֵפֹ֑ד (ha./'e.Fod) = the ephod; תְּכֵ֧לֶת (te.Khe.let) = violet stuff.

The thread — Exodus 28:6 commands its construction, Leviticus 8:7 records its placement on Aaron, and Exodus 25:7 details its stone fittings.

Why it lands — The text specifies exact materials and a named craftsman, requiring attention to the precision and ordered nature of sacred worship.

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The Hebrew words

וַיַּ֖עַשׂva/i.Ya.'asand/ he made אֶת־'et-<obj.>הָאֵפֹ֑דha./'e.Fodthe/ ephod זָהָ֗בza.Havgold תְּכֵ֧לֶתte.Khe.letviolet stuff וְאַרְגָּמָ֛ןve./'ar.ga.Manand/ purple וְתוֹלַ֥עַתve./to.La.'atand/ scarlet stuff of שָׁנִ֖יsha.Niscarlet וְשֵׁ֥שׁve./Sheshand/ fine linen מָשְׁזָֽר׃ma.she.Zartwisted

King James Version

And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.

Cross-references

Exodus 28:6 They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.
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.
Exodus 25:7 and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.