Exodus 39:25

King James Version:

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And they made bells [of] pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, round about between the pomegranates;

Complete Jewish Bible:

and they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates all the way around the hem of the robe - between the pomegranates,

Berean Standard Bible:

They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates,

American Standard Version:

And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the skirts of the robe round about, between the pomegranates;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And they made^{H6213} bells^{H6472} of pure^{H2889} gold^{H2091}, and put^{H5414} the bells^{H6472} between^{H8432} the pomegranates^{H7416} upon the hem^{H7757} of the robe^{H4598}, round about^{H5439} between^{H8432} the pomegranates^{H7416};

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Commentary for Exodus 39:25

Exodus 39:25 is a verse that falls within the detailed instructions given by God to Moses for the construction of the Tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place for God's presence among the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically describes the making of the high priest's garments, which were to be worn by Aaron, the brother of Moses, and subsequent high priests during their priestly duties.

The bells and pomegranates mentioned in the verse were part of the high priest's robe, a richly woven garment that symbolized the priest's role as a mediator between God and the people. The bells were made of pure gold, signifying the preciousness and holiness of the priest's service. The sound of the bells as the priest moved within the Tabernacle would have served several purposes: it announced his entrance into the Holy Place, signifying the start of sacred rituals; it served as a reminder to the people of the ongoing ministry of the priest on their behalf; and it was perhaps a protective measure, ensuring that the priest did not enter the Holy of Holies—the most sacred part of the Tabernacle—at an inappropriate time, which would have resulted in death, as only the high priest could enter once a year on the Day of Atonement.

The pomegranates, which were also part of the robe's hem, were a common motif in ancient Near Eastern religious garb and symbolized fertility and abundance. The alternating bells and pomegranates around the hem of the robe thus combined elements of sacred duty (the bells) with the blessings of fruitfulness (the pomegranates), reflecting the dual role of the priesthood in maintaining the spiritual well-being of the community and ensuring the prosperity and fertility of the land and people.

In summary, Exodus 39:25 highlights the intricate details and symbolic significance of the high priest's attire, emphasizing the sanctity and solemnity of worship and priestly service in ancient Israelite society. The verse reflects the broader themes of the priesthood, worship, and the unique relationship between God and His people, as mediated through the rituals and ceremonies prescribed in the Torah.

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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: H6472
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פַּעֲמֹן
   Transliteration: paʻămôn
   Pronunciation: pah-am-one'
   Description: from פַּעַם; a bell (as struck); bell.
   
3. 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).
   
4. 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.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5414
   There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָתַן
   Transliteration: nâthan
   Pronunciation: naw-than'
   Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield.
   
6. Strong's Number: H8432
   There are 390 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תָּוֶךְ
   Transliteration: tâvek
   Pronunciation: taw'-vek
   Description: from an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre; among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in).
   
7. Strong's Number: H7416
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רִמּוֹן
   Transliteration: rimmôwn
   Pronunciation: rim-mone'
   Description: or רִמֹּן; from רָמַם; a pomegranate, the tree (from its upright growth) or the fruit (also an artificial ornament); pomegranate.
   
8. Strong's Number: H7757
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שׁוּל
   Transliteration: shûwl
   Pronunciation: shool
   Description: from an unused root meaning to hang down; a skirt; by implication, a bottom edge; hem, skirt, train.
   
9. Strong's Number: H4598
   There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מְעִיל
   Transliteration: mᵉʻîyl
   Pronunciation: meh-eel'
   Description: from מָעַל in the sense of covering; a robe (i.e. upper and outer garment); cloke, coat, mantle, robe.
   
10. Strong's Number: H5439
    There are 282 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: סָבִיב
    Transliteration: çâbîyb
    Pronunciation: saw-beeb'
    Description: or (feminine) סְבִיבָה; from סָבַב; (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around; (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side.