Exodus 28:31-43

GOD’S WORD Translation

Other Clothes for Aaron and His Sons^(A)

³¹ “Make the robe that is worn with the ephod entirely of violet material. ³² Make an opening for the head in the center with a reinforced edge (like a leather collar) all around it to keep it from tearing. ³³ All around the hem of the robe make pomegranates of violet, purple, and bright red yarn with gold bells in between— ³⁴ a gold bell alternating with a pomegranate all around the hem of the robe. ³⁵ Aaron must wear it when he serves as priest. The sound of the bells must be heard when he comes into and goes out of the Lord’s presence in the holy place so that he won’t die.

³⁶ “Make a flower-shaped medallion out of pure gold, and engrave on it (as on a signet ring): Holy to the Lord. ³⁷ Fasten a violet cord to it, and tie it so that it’s on the front of the turban. ³⁸ It will be on Aaron’s forehead. He’s the one to be blamed for anything done wrong when the Israelites bring their holy offerings—whatever their gifts may be. The medallion must always be on Aaron’s forehead so that the Lord will accept their offerings.

³⁹ “Make the specially woven inner robe of fine linen. Make the turban of fine linen, but the belt should be embroidered with colored yarn.

⁴⁰ “Also make linen robes, belts, and turbans for Aaron’s sons. These clothes will give them dignity and honor. ⁴¹ Put these clothes on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and set them apart to serve me as priests.

⁴² “Make linen undergarments to cover them down to their thighs. ⁴³ Aaron and his sons must wear them when they go into the tent of meeting or when they come near the altar to serve as priests in the holy place. Then they will be blameless and won’t die.

“This is a permanent law for him and his descendants.”