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Exodus 39:20-35 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

20. and two more near the bottom of the shoulder straps just above the sash.

21. To keep the breastpiece in place, a blue cord was used to tie the two lower rings on the breastpiece to those on the apron. These things were done exactly as the Lord had commanded Moses.

22. The priestly robe was made of blue wool

23. with an opening in the centre for the head. The material around the collar was bound so as to keep it from fraying.

24-26. Along the hem of the robe were woven pomegranates of blue, purple, and red wool with a bell of pure gold between each of them. This robe was to be worn by Aaron when he performed his duties.

27-29. Everything that Aaron and his sons wore was made of fine linen woven with blue, purple, and red wool, including their robes and turbans, their fine caps and underwear, and even their sashes that were embroidered with needlework.

30. “Dedicated to the Lord” was engraved on a narrow strip of pure gold,

31. which was fastened to Aaron's turban. These things were done exactly as the Lord had commanded Moses.

32. So the people of Israel finished making everything the Lord had told Moses to make.

33. Then they brought it all to Moses: the sacred tent and its equipment, including the hooks, the framework and crossbars, and its posts and stands;

34. the covering of tanned ram skins and fine leather; the inside curtain;

35. the sacred chest with its carrying poles and the place of mercy;

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