Exodus 39:17 cpdv — from which two golden chains would hang, which they connected with the hooks that projected from the corners of the eph…

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. "

— Exodus 39:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 39 — Context

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And these twelve stones were engraved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, each one with a single name.

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They also made, in the breastplate, little chains linked to one another, from the purest gold,

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and two hooks, and the same number of gold rings. Moreover, they set the rings at both sides of the breastplate,

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

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These were both in front and in back so that they met one another, and so that the ephod and the breastplate were woven together,

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being fastened to the wide belt and strongly coupled with rings, to which a hyacinth band was joined, lest they should shake loose and be moved away from one another, just as the Lord instructed Moses.

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They also made the tunic of the ephod entirely from hyacinth,

Exodus 39:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 39:17 say?
Exodus 39:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “from which two golden chains would hang, which they connected with the hooks that projected from the corners of the ephod. ”
Where is Exodus 39:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 39:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 39, verse 17.
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 39:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 39:17 in?
Exodus 39:17 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 39:17?
Exodus 39:17 reads (CPDV): “from which two golden chains would hang, which they connected with the hooks that projected from the corners of the ephod. ” 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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