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The story in exodus 39





As the work on the Tabernacle’s furnishings progressed, the skilled artisans, led by Bezalel and Oholiab, crafted the priestly garments with great care and reverence, just as God had commanded Moses.

They made the sacred garments for Aaron, the high priest, and his sons, who would serve before the Lord. The work included the finely woven tunics of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, beautifully embroidered with intricate designs.

They crafted the ephod, a special garment made of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely twisted linen. It was skillfully embroidered by expert hands. Two onyx stones were set in gold filigree and engraved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel—six names on each stone—to be worn on the shoulders as a memorial before the Lord.

They also made the breastpiece of judgment, square and folded double, richly embroidered with gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. Inside it were twelve precious stones, each engraved with the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, set in gold filigree.

The breastpiece was attached to the ephod with gold chains and rings, allowing it to hang securely on the high priest’s chest.

They crafted the robe of the ephod, made entirely of blue cloth, with an opening for the head and a woven hem decorated with pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, alternating with golden bells. The bells would ring as the high priest moved, announcing his presence when he entered the Holy Place.

They made the turban of fine linen, the linen sash, and the embroidered sash of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.

On the turban, they placed a gold plate engraved with the words, “Holy to the Lord,” set with a blue cord to hold it firmly in place on the high priest’s forehead.

Every piece of clothing was made with skill and care, exactly as God had commanded. The people brought their offerings willingly, and the artisans used these gifts to create the holy garments that would set Aaron and his sons apart for their sacred duties.

When all the work was finished, the Israelites brought it to Moses, who carefully inspected everything. He saw that all had been made exactly as the Lord had commanded and was pleased.


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