Exodus 28:31-43

New International Reader's Version

More Clothes for the Priests

³¹ “Make the outer robe of the linen apron completely out of blue cloth. ³² In the center of the robe, make an opening for the head of the priest. Make an edge like a collar around the opening. Then it will not tear. ³³ Make pomegranates out of blue, purple and bright red yarn. Sew them around the hem of the robe. Sew gold bells between them. ³⁴ Sew a gold bell between every two pomegranates all around the hem of the robe. ³⁵ Aaron must wear the robe when he serves as priest. The bells will jingle when he enters the Holy Room while he is serving the Lord. And they will jingle when he goes out. Then he will not die.

³⁶ “Make a plate out of pure gold. Carve words on it as if it were an official seal. Carve the words

Set Apart for the Lord.

³⁷ Tie the plate to the front of the turban with a blue cord. ³⁸ Aaron must wear this plate on his forehead all the time. He will be held responsible for all the sacred gifts the Israelites set apart. Then the Lord will accept the gifts.

³⁹ “Make the inner robe out of fine linen. And make the turban out of fine linen. The belt must be made by a person who sews skillfully. ⁴⁰ Make inner robes, belts and caps for Aaron’s sons. When they are wearing them, people will honor his sons. They will also have respect for them. ⁴¹ Put all these clothes on your brother Aaron and his sons. Then pour olive oil on them and prepare them to serve me. Set them apart to serve me as priests.

⁴² “Make linen underwear that reaches from the waist to the thigh. ⁴³ Aaron and the priests in his family line must wear it when they enter the tent of meeting. They must also wear it when they approach the altar to serve in the Holy Room. Then they will not be found guilty and die.

“For all time to come, that will be a law for Aaron and the priests in his family line.