King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And they made upon the breastplate chains at the ends, [of] wreathen work [of] pure gold.
Complete Jewish Bible:
On the breastplate they made two pure gold chains, twisted like cords.
Berean Standard Bible:
For the breastpiece they made braided chains like cords of pure gold.
American Standard Version:
And they made upon the breastplate chains like cords, of wreathen work of pure gold.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And they made{H6213} upon the breastplate{H2833} chains{H8333} at the ends{H1383}, of wreathen{H5688} work{H4639} of pure{H2889} gold{H2091}.
Cross-References (KJV):
John 10:28
- And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.
Song of Solomon 1:10
- Thy cheeks are comely with rows [of jewels], thy neck with chains [of gold].
Exodus 28:14
- And two chains [of] pure gold at the ends; [of] wreathen work shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathen chains to the ouches.
2 Chronicles 3:5
- And the greater house he cieled with fir tree, which he overlaid with fine gold, and set thereon palm trees and chains.
John 17:12
- While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.
1 Peter 1:5
- Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Jude 1:1
- ¶ Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, [and] called:
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Commentary for Exodus 39:15
Exodus 39:15 is a verse that describes a specific detail in the construction of the breastplate worn by the High Priest in ancient Israel. This breastplate, also known as the breastplate of judgment, was part of the priestly garments commissioned by God and described in great detail in the book of Exodus. The verse speaks to the intricate craftsmanship involved in creating the chains that attached the breastplate to the ephod, a sacred apron-like garment that the High Priest wore over his robe.
The chains themselves were made of pure gold and fashioned in a "wreathen work" style, suggesting a twisted or plaited design that was both beautiful and strong. This use of pure gold underscores the sanctity and excellence of the materials used in the tabernacle's furnishings and priestly attire, emphasizing the holiness and majesty of God. The meticulous attention to such details reflects the importance of the tabernacle as the place where God would dwell among His people, and where atonement for their sins would be made through the sacrificial system.
In its historical context, this verse is part of the broader narrative of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt and their establishment as a nation under God's covenant. The detailed instructions for the tabernacle and its furnishings, including the priestly garments, were given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai. The craftsmanship of the breastplate chains, as described in Exodus 39:15, would have required skilled artisans, who were filled with the spirit of God and given wisdom for such work (Exodus 35:30-35).
The themes of obedience, worship, and the sanctity of God's presence are central to this verse. The making of the chains for the breastplate was not merely a functional task but a sacred duty, reflecting the honor and reverence due to God. The breastplate itself held significant symbolic value, as it was used to determine God's will and to represent the twelve tribes of Israel before the Lord, carried on the heart of the High Priest as he entered the Holy Place.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H2833
There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֹשֶׁן
Transliteration: chôshen
Pronunciation: kho'-shen
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to contain or sparkle; perhaps a pocket (as holding the Urim and Thummim), or rich (as containing gems), used only of the gorget of the highpriest; breastplate. - Strong's Number: H8333
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׁרְשְׁרָה
Transliteration: sharshᵉrâh
Pronunciation: shar-sher-aw'
Description: from שָׁרַשׁ (compare שַׁרְשָׁה); a chain; (architectural) probably a garland; chain. - Strong's Number: H1383
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גַּבְלֻת
Transliteration: gabluth
Pronunciation: gab-looth'
Description: from גָּבַל; a twisted chain or lace; end. - Strong's Number: H5688
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲבֹת
Transliteration: ʻăbôth
Pronunciation: ab-oth'
Description: or עֲבוֹת; or (feminine) עֲבֹתָה; the same as עָבֹת; something intwined, i.e. a string, wreath or foliage; band, cord, rope, thick bough (branch), wreathen (chain). - Strong's Number: H4639
There are 221 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעֲשֶׂה
Transliteration: maʻăseh
Pronunciation: mah-as-eh'
Description: from עָשָׂה; an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property; act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. - Strong's Number: H2889
There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טָהוֹר
Transliteration: ṭâhôwr
Pronunciation: taw-hore'
Description: or טָהֹר; from טָהֵר; pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense); clean, fair, pure(-ness). - Strong's Number: H2091
There are 336 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָהָב
Transliteration: zâhâb
Pronunciation: zaw-hawb'
Description: from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky; gold(-en), fair weather.