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Exodus 28:28,31 - Compare All Versions

Exodus 28:28 NIV (New International Version)

The rings of the breastpiece are to be tied to the rings of the ephod with blue cord, connecting it to the waistband, so that the breastpiece will not swing out from the ephod.

Exodus 28:31 NIV (New International Version)

“Make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth

Exodus 28:28 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

And they shall bind the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, so that it may lie on the skillfully woven band of the ephod, so that the breastpiece shall not come loose from the ephod.

Exodus 28:31 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

“You shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

Exodus 28:28 NLT (New Living Translation)

Then attach the bottom rings of the chestpiece to the rings on the ephod with blue cords. This will hold the chestpiece securely to the ephod above the decorative sash.

Exodus 28:31 NLT (New Living Translation)

“Make the robe that is worn with the ephod from a single piece of blue cloth

Exodus 28:28 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

The artisans are to tie the breastpiece from its rings to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn, so that the breastpiece is above the ephod’s waistband and does not come loose from the ephod.

Exodus 28:31 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

“You  are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue yarn.

Exodus 28:28 KJV (King James Version)

And they shall bind the breastplate by the rings thereof unto the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it may be above the curious girdle of the ephod, and that the breastplate be not loosed from the ephod.

Exodus 28:31 KJV (King James Version)

And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

Exodus 28:28 NKJV (New King James Version)

They shall bind the breastplate by means of its rings to the rings of the ephod, using a blue cord, so that it is above the intricately woven band of the ephod, and so that the breastplate does not come loose from the ephod.

Exodus 28:31 NKJV (New King James Version)

“You shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

Exodus 28:22-28 MSG (The Message)

“Then make braided chains of pure gold for the Breastpiece, like cords. Make two rings of gold for the Breastpiece and fasten them to the two ends. Fasten the two golden cords to the rings at the ends of the Breastpiece. Then fasten the other ends of the two cords to the two settings of filigree, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the Ephod in front. Then make two rings of gold and fasten them to the two ends of the Breastpiece on its inside edge facing the Ephod. Then make two more rings of gold and fasten them in the front of the Ephod to the lower part of the two shoulder pieces, near the seam above the decorated band. Fasten the Breastpiece in place by running a cord of blue through its rings to the rings of the Ephod so that it rests secure on the decorated band of the Ephod and won’t come loose.

Exodus 28:31-35 MSG (The Message)

“Make the robe for the Ephod entirely of blue, with an opening for the head at the center and a hem on the edge so that it won’t tear. For the edge of the skirts make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet material all around and alternate them with bells of gold—gold bell and pomegranate, gold bell and pomegranate—all around the hem of the robe. Aaron has to wear it when he does his priestly work. The bells will be heard when he enters the Holy Place and comes into the presence of GOD, and again when he comes out so that he won’t die.

Exodus 28:28 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

And they shall bind the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a violet cord, so that it will be on the skillfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastpiece will not come loose from the ephod.

Exodus 28:31 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

“You shall make the robe of the ephod all of violet.

Exodus 28:28 AMP (Amplified Bible)

They shall bind the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, so that it will be above the skillfully woven sash of the ephod, so that the breastpiece will not come loose from the ephod.

Exodus 28:31 AMP (Amplified Bible)

“And you shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue.

Exodus 28:28 NET (New English Translation)

They are to tie the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod by blue cord, so that it may be above the waistband of the ephod, and so that the breastpiece will not be loose from the ephod.

Exodus 28:31 NET (New English Translation)

“You are to make the robe of the ephod completely blue.