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Exodus 39:27

in Exodus 39

For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver,

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The same verse in ASV and KJV ▾

ASV

And they made the coats of fine linen of woven work for Aaron, and for his sons,

KJV

And they made coats of fine linen of woven work for Aaron, and for his sons,

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This verse in Exodus 39

Commentary

1 note on this verse

This site's exposition

they made coats of fine linen of woven work

on Exodus 39:27-29

Aaron and his sons share the linen, the coats and the mitre and the bonnets and the breeches and a girdle of needlework. What the sons wear is linen, while the gold, the stones and the engraved plate belong to Aaron, and the chapter grades the priesthood by its cloth without saying why. Ezekiel 44:17 and 44:18 keep linen as the ministering cloth in the temple Ezekiel is shown.

How the passage was read

What the Jewish commentators add

It appears from here that the tunics were identical for father [Aaron] and sons. For even though in the case of the tunic made for Aaron it says, And thou shalt make the tunic of chequer-work from fine linen, 22 Above,:39.
Ramban: Spain, 1194–1270 · Ramban on Exodus 39:27:1, via Sefaria, Commentary on the Torah by Ramban (Nachmanides). Translated and annotated by Charles B. Chavel. New York, Shilo Pub. House, 1971-1976

This section is reception history: how the passage was read and kept in the Jewish tradition. Where a reading parts from an essential of the Christian faith, the section says so at that point.

Texts and citation data: Sefaria; each excerpt follows its version’s licence. 5 further sources are cited on this chapter that carry no English text this site may quote or only restate the verse.

The words behind it

8 Hebrew words

Every Hebrew word of this verse in the order it stands, with what it means and the door to its own study. The last column counts the times a word stands in the whole Bible: the rarer the word, the more the places it appears belong together.

  • וַֽיַּעֲשׂ֛וּand they made

    vaiyaasuH6213 →2628 times

  • אֶת־<obj.>

    ʾet-H853 →10935 times

  • הַכָּתְנֹ֥תthe tunics

    hakatenotH3801 →29 times

  • שֵׁ֖שׁfine linen

    sheshH8336 →41 times

  • מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה[the] work of

    maasehH4639 →236 times

  • אֹרֵ֑גa weaver

    ʾoregH707 →13 times

  • לְאַהֲרֹ֖ןfor Aaron

    leaharonH175 →347 times

  • וּלְבָנָֽיו׃and for sons his

    ulevanavH1121 →4930 times

A shaded row is a word that stands 400 times or fewer in the Bible.

Related verses

9 in all, six open

The number beside each verse is how many compiled reference works tie it to this one. The strongest six stand open.

Ezekiel 44:18They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. They must not wear anything that makes them perspire.3 worksIsaiah 61:10I 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.2 worksRomans 13:14Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.2 worksRomans 3:22And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction,2 works1 Peter 1:13Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.2 worksExodus 28:39–42You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash.2 works
The other 3 cross-references, with their words ▾
Galatians 3:27For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.2 worksLeviticus 8:13Then Moses presented Aaron’s sons, put tunics on them, wrapped sashes around them, and tied headbands on them, just as the LORD had commanded him.2 worksPhilippians 2:6–8Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,2 works

The walk

8 stops

Each card is a verse this one points to, and under it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it.

  • Through

    Romans 13:14

    Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.

    it leads to

    • Ephesians 4:24

      and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

    • Galatians 5:16–17

      So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

    • Galatians 3:27

      For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

    • 1 Peter 2:11

      Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.

    • Galatians 5:24

      Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

  • Through

    1 Peter 1:13

    Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

    it leads to

    • 1 Peter 5:8

      Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

    • Luke 12:35

      Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning.

    • 1 Peter 4:7

      The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

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About Exodus

The Giving of the Law on Mount Sinai, Gustave Doré, 1866. Public domain.
The Giving of the Law on Mount Sinai, Gustave Doré, 1866. Public domain.
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This page draws on John Gill, Exposition of the Old Testament and Keil and Delitzsch, Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament: The Pentateuch.

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