Exodus 39:17
New International Version
They fastened the two gold chains to the rings at the corners of the breastpiece,

New Living Translation
They tied the two gold cords to the rings on the chestpiece.

English Standard Version
And they put the two cords of gold in the two rings at the edges of the breastpiece.

Berean Standard Bible
Then they fastened the two gold chains to the two gold rings at the corners of the breastpiece,

King James Bible
And they put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breastplate.

New King James Version
And they put the two braided chains of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breastplate.

New American Standard Bible
Then they put the two gold cords in the two rings at the ends of the breastpiece.

NASB 1995
Then they put the two gold cords in the two rings at the ends of the breastpiece.

NASB 1977
Then they put the two gold cords in the two rings at the ends of the breastpiece.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then they put the two gold cords in the two rings at the ends of the breastpiece.

Amplified Bible
Then they put the two twisted cords of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breastpiece.

Christian Standard Bible
Then they attached the two gold cords to the two gold rings on the corners of the breastpiece.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then they attached the two gold cords to the two gold rings on the corners of the breastpiece.

American Standard Version
And they put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two rings at the ends of the breastplate.

English Revised Version
And they put the two wreathen chains of gold on the two rings at the ends of the breastplate.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They fastened the two gold ropes to the rings at the [top] corners of the breastplate.

Good News Translation
They fastened the two gold cords to the two rings

International Standard Version
They put the two gold cords on the two gold rings at the edges of the breast piece,

Majority Standard Bible
Then they fastened the two gold chains to the two gold rings at the corners of the breastpiece,

NET Bible
They attached the two gold chains to the two rings at the ends of the breastpiece;

New Heart English Bible
They put the two braided chains of gold in the two rings at the ends of the breastplate.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they put the two wreathed chains of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breast-plate.

World English Bible
They put the two braided chains of gold in the two rings at the ends of the breastplate.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they put the two thick bands of gold on the two rings on the ends of the breastplate;

Young's Literal Translation
and they put the two thick bands of gold on the two rings on the ends of the breastplate;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will set the two inter-weavings of gold upon the two rings upon the ends of the breast-plate.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
On which rings the two golden chains should hang, which they put into the hooks that stood out in the corners of the ephod.

Catholic Public Domain Version
from which two golden chains would hang, which they connected with the hooks that projected from the corners of the ephod.

New American Bible
The two gold chains were then fastened to the two rings at the ends of the breastpiece.

New Revised Standard Version
and they put the two cords of gold in the two rings at the edges of the breastpiece.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they fastened the two braided chains of gold to the two rings on the ends of the breastplate.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they put two braids of gold on the two rings on the two sides of the breastplate.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they put the two wreathen chains of gold on the two rings at the ends of the breastplate.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and they put the golden wreaths on the rings on both sides of the oracle, and the two wreaths into the two couplings.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Breastpiece
16They also made two gold filigree settings and two gold rings, and fastened the two rings to the two corners of the breastpiece. 17Then they fastened the two gold chains to the two gold rings at the corners of the breastpiece, 18and they fastened the other ends of the two chains to the two filigree settings, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front.…

Cross References
Exodus 28:22-25
For the breastpiece, make braided chains like cords of pure gold. / You are also to make two gold rings and fasten them to the two corners of the breastpiece. / Then fasten the two gold chains to the two gold rings at the corners of the breastpiece, ...

Exodus 28:14
and two chains of pure gold, made of braided cord work; and attach these chains to the settings.

Exodus 28:11-12
Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a gem cutter engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in gold filigree settings. / Fasten both stones on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel. Aaron is to bear their names on his two shoulders as a memorial before the LORD.

Exodus 28:7
It shall have two shoulder pieces attached at two of its corners, so it can be fastened.

Exodus 28:6
They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.

Numbers 15:38-39
“Speak to the Israelites and tell them that throughout the generations to come they are to make for themselves tassels for the corners of their garments, with a blue cord on each tassel. / These will serve as tassels for you to look at, so that you may remember all the commandments of the LORD, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by following your own heart and your own eyes.

Leviticus 8:7-9
He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. / Moses also put the turban on Aaron’s head and set the gold plate, the holy diadem, on the front of the turban, as the LORD had commanded him.

1 Kings 7:15-22
He cast two pillars of bronze, each eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits in circumference. / He also made two capitals of cast bronze to set on top of the pillars, each capital five cubits high. / For the capitals on top of the pillars he made a network of lattice, with wreaths of chainwork, seven for each capital. ...

2 Chronicles 3:16
He made interwoven chains and put them on top of the pillars. He made a hundred pomegranates and fastened them into the chainwork.

Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Matthew 22:11-12
But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. / ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless.

Revelation 1:13
and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.

Revelation 19:8
She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.

Hebrews 9:4
containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.

Hebrews 8:5
The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”


Treasury of Scripture

And they put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breastplate.

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Exodus 39
1. The cloths of service and holy garments.
2. The ephod
8. The breast-plate
22. The robe of the ephod
27. The coats, mitre, and girdle of fine linen
30. The plate of the holy crown
32. All is finished, reviewed, and approved by Moses














They fastened
The Hebrew root for "fastened" is "קָשַׁר" (qashar), which means to bind or tie together. This action signifies the importance of securely connecting the elements of the priestly garments, symbolizing the binding of the priest to his sacred duties and to God. The act of fastening reflects the meticulous care and intentionality required in worship and service to God, reminding believers of the need for diligence and commitment in their spiritual lives.

the other ends of the chains
The "chains" here are likely made of gold, as described earlier in the chapter. Chains in the ancient Near Eastern context often symbolized strength and connection. The "other ends" indicate a completion of a circuit, suggesting the idea of wholeness and unity in the priestly attire. This can inspire believers to consider the completeness and unity found in a life dedicated to God, where every part is connected and purposeful.

to the two settings
The "settings" refer to the gold filigree or settings that hold the stones on the ephod. In Hebrew, the word for settings is "מִשְׁבְּצוֹת" (mishbetsot), which implies a crafted or engraved work. This highlights the artistry and craftsmanship involved in creating the priestly garments, reflecting the beauty and precision of God's creation. It serves as a reminder that our lives, like these settings, are to be crafted with care and attention to detail, reflecting God's glory.

attaching them to the shoulder pieces
The "shoulder pieces" are part of the ephod, a garment worn by the high priest. Shoulders in biblical symbolism often represent strength and responsibility. By attaching the chains to the shoulder pieces, it signifies the weight of responsibility carried by the priest in his role as a mediator between God and the people. This can inspire believers to embrace their responsibilities with strength and faithfulness, knowing that God equips those He calls.

of the ephod
The "ephod" is a significant priestly garment, intricately designed and richly symbolic. It represents the priest's role in bearing the names of the tribes of Israel before the Lord, as described earlier in Exodus. The ephod serves as a reminder of the intercessory role of the priest, pointing forward to Christ as our ultimate High Priest. For believers, it is a call to intercede for others and to carry their burdens in prayer.

at the front
The placement "at the front" indicates visibility and prominence. This positioning ensures that the symbolic elements of the ephod are always before the priest, reminding him of his duties and the people he represents. For believers, it is a call to keep God's commandments and the needs of others at the forefront of our lives, living with integrity and purpose in the sight of God and man.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then they fastened
וַֽיִּתְּנ֗וּ (way·yit·tə·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

the two
שְׁתֵּי֙ (šə·tê)
Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

gold
הַזָּהָ֔ב (haz·zā·hāḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

chains
הָעֲבֹתֹ֣ת (hā·‘ă·ḇō·ṯōṯ)
Article | Noun - common plural
Strong's 5688: Something intwined, a string, wreath, foliage

to
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the two
שְׁתֵּ֖י (šə·tê)
Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

gold rings
הַטַּבָּעֹ֑ת (haṭ·ṭab·bā·‘ōṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 2885: A seal, signet, a ring of any kind

at
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the corners
קְצ֖וֹת (qə·ṣō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 7098: A termination

of the breastpiece,
הַחֹֽשֶׁן׃ (ha·ḥō·šen)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2833: A pocket, rich, the gorget of the highpriest


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