Exodus 28:36 net — “You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it the way a seal is engraved:“Holiness to the LORD.”

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"“You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it the way a seal is engraved:“Holiness to the LORD.”"

— Exodus 28:36, NET Bible

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Exodus 28 — Context

33

You are to make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet all around its hem and bells of gold between them all around.

34

The pattern is to be a gold bell and a pomegranate, a gold bell and a pomegranate, all around the hem of the robe.

35

The robe is to be on Aaron as he ministers, and his sound will be heard when he enters the Holy Place before the LORD and when he leaves, so that he does not die.

36

“You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it the way a seal is engraved:“Holiness to the LORD.”

37

You are to attach to it a blue cord so that it will be on the turban; it is to be on the front of the turban.

38

It will be on Aaron’s forehead, and Aaron will bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the Israelites are to sanctify by all their holy gifts; it will always be on his forehead, for their acceptance before the LORD.

39

You are to weave the tunic of fine linen and make the turban of fine linen, and make the sash the work of an embroiderer.

Exodus 28:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 28:36 say?
Exodus 28:36 in the NET Bible reads: ““You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it the way a seal is engraved:“Holiness 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 (NET): ““You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it the way a seal is engraved:“Holiness 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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