Exodus 25:4 bbe — And blue and purple and red, and the best linen, and goats' hair;

Bible in Basic English

"And blue and purple and red, and the best linen, and goats' hair;"

— Exodus 25:4, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 25 — Context

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And the Lord said to Moses,

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Say to the children of Israel that they are to make me an offering; from every man who has the impulse in his heart take an offering for me.

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And this is the offering you are to take from them: gold and silver and brass;

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And blue and purple and red, and the best linen, and goats' hair;

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And sheepskins coloured red, and leather, and hard wood;

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Oil for the light, spices for the sweet-smelling oil, sweet perfumes for burning;

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Beryls and stones of value to be put on the ephod and on the priest's bag.

Exodus 25:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 25:4 say?
Exodus 25:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And blue and purple and red, and the best linen, and goats' hair;”
Where is Exodus 25:4 in the Bible?
Exodus 25:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 25, verse 4.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 25:4.
What translation should I read Exodus 25:4 in?
Exodus 25:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 25:4?
Exodus 25:4 reads (BBE): “And blue and purple and red, and the best linen, and goats' hair;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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