Bible Strands
Exodus 39:30
They also made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and they engraved on it, like an inscription on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records the artisans crafting the high priest’s vestments following Moses’ instructions. This moment concludes the description of the ephod and sash in Exodus 39.
The words — The text specifies צִיץ (tzitz), meaning the metal plate, and נֵזֶר (nezer), meaning crown or diadem. These terms identify the specific gold piece mounted on the turban.
The thread — The same gold plate appears in the earlier command in Exodus 28:36 and is later typologically linked to Christ’s holiness in Hebrews 7:26 and the priestly identity of believers in Revelation 5:10.
Why it lands — The verse states that a pure gold plate bearing the inscription "HOLY TO THE LORD" was fastened to the turban. It requires readers to acknowledge that visible consecration marks those set apart for divine service.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And they made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and wrote upon it a writing, like to the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 7:26 Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
- Revelation 5:10 You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”
- Exodus 28:36 You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD.
- Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
- Exodus 26:36 For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen.
- 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.
- 1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
- Titus 2:14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.