Exodus 28:36 bbe — You are to make a plate of the best gold, cutting on it, as on a stamp, these words: HOLY TO THE LORD.

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"You are to make a plate of the best gold, cutting on it, as on a stamp, these words: HOLY TO THE LORD."

— Exodus 28:36, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 28 — Context

33

And round the skirts of it put fruits in blue and purple and red, with bells of gold between;

34

A gold bell and a fruit in turn all round the skirts of the robe.

35

Aaron is to put it on for his holy work; and the sound of it will be clear, when he goes into the holy place before the Lord, and when he comes out, keeping him safe from death.

36

You are to make a plate of the best gold, cutting on it, as on a stamp, these words: HOLY TO THE LORD.

37

Put a blue cord on it and put it on the front of the twisted head-dress:

38

And it will be over Aaron's brow, so that Aaron will be responsible for any error in all the holy offerings made by the children of Israel; it will be on his brow at all times, so that their offerings may be pleasing to the Lord.

39

The coat is to be made of the best linen, worked in squares; and you are to make a head-dress of linen, and a linen band worked in needlework.

Exodus 28:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 28:36 say?
Exodus 28:36 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You are to make a plate of the best gold, cutting on it, as on a stamp, these words: HOLY TO THE LORD.”
Where is Exodus 28:36 in the Bible?
Exodus 28:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 28, verse 36.
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 28:36.
What translation should I read Exodus 28:36 in?
Exodus 28:36 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 28:36?
Exodus 28:36 reads (BBE): “You are to make a plate of the best gold, cutting on it, as on a stamp, these words: HOLY TO THE LORD.” 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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