Exodus 39:2

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

He made the ritual vest of gold, of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely woven linen.

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And he made^{H6213} the ephod^{H646} of gold^{H2091}, blue^{H8504}, and purple^{H713}, and scarlet^{{H8438}{H8144}}, and fine twined^{H7806} linen^{H8336}.

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Commentary for Exodus 39:2

1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Instruction:** The verse reflects the theme of meticulous adherence to divine instructions, as the ephod is made exactly as God commanded Moses.
- **Holiness and Royalty:** The use of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet materials symbolizes the holiness and royalty associated with the priesthood and God's presence.
- **Craftsmanship and Detail:** The detailed description of the ephod's materials highlights the importance of skillful craftsmanship in creating sacred objects.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **The Exodus Era:** Exodus 39:2 is set during the time of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, after God had delivered them from slavery and led them to Mount Sinai.
- **The Tabernacle Construction:** This verse is part of the detailed account of the construction of the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary for God's presence. The ephod was an essential part of the high priest's garments, used when he ministered in the Holy Place.
- **The Role of Bezalel:** The craftsman Bezalel, filled with the Spirit of God, was in charge of the Tabernacle's construction, including the making of the ephod, as mentioned in Exodus 35:30-35.
- **Ceremonial Worship:** The creation of the ephod according to God's specifications was crucial for the establishment of ceremonial worship among the Israelites, which included sacrificial rites and intercessory prayer by the high priest.

In summary, Exodus 39:2 reflects the themes of divine guidance, sanctity, and artisanship within the historical context of the Israelites' establishment of worship practices after their liberation from Egypt.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H646
   There are 158 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֵפוֹד
   Transliteration: ʼêphôwd
   Pronunciation: ay-fode'
   Description: rarely אֵפֹד; probably of foreign derivation; a girdle; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image; ephod.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: H8504
   There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תְּכֵלֶת
   Transliteration: tᵉkêleth
   Pronunciation: tek-ay'-leth
   Description: probably for שְׁחֶלֶת; the cerulean mussel, i.e. the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith; blue.
   
5. Strong's Number: H713
   There are 465 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַרְגָּמָן
   Transliteration: ʼargâmân
   Pronunciation: ar-gaw-mawn'
   Description: of foreign origin; purple (the color or the dyed stuff); purple.
   
6. Strong's Number: H8438
   There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תּוֹלָע
   Transliteration: tôwlâʻ
   Pronunciation: to-law'
   Description: and (feminine) תּוֹלֵעָה; or תּוֹלַעַת; or תֹּלַעַת; from יָלַע; a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of שָׁנִי); the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the colorfrom it, and cloths dyed therewith; crimson, scarlet, worm.
   
7. Strong's Number: H8144
   There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁנִי
   Transliteration: shânîy
   Pronunciation: shaw-nee'
   Description: of uncertain derivation; crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it; crimson, scarlet (thread).
   
8. Strong's Number: H7806
   There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁזַר
   Transliteration: shâzar
   Pronunciation: shaw-zar'
   Description: a primitive root; to twist (a thread of straw); twine.
   
9. Strong's Number: H8336
   There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֵׁשׁ
   Transliteration: shêsh
   Pronunciation: shaysh
   Description: or (for alliteration with מֶשִׁי) שְׁשִׁי; for שַׁיִשׁ; bleached stuff, i.e. white linen or (by analogy) marble; [idiom] blue, fine (twined) linen, marble, silk.