Exodus 39:18 bbe — And the other two ends of the chains were joined to the two frames and fixed to the front of the ephod over the arm-hol…

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"And the other two ends of the chains were joined to the two frames and fixed to the front of the ephod over the arm-holes."

— Exodus 39:18, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 39 — Context

15

And on the bag they put gold chains, twisted like cords.

16

And they made two gold frames and two gold rings, the rings being fixed to the ends of the priest's bag;

17

And they put the two twisted chains on the two rings at the ends of the priest's bag;

18

And the other two ends of the chains were joined to the two frames and fixed to the front of the ephod over the arm-holes.

19

And they made two rings of gold and put them on the two lower ends of the bag, on the inner side nearest to the ephod.

20

And two other gold rings were put on the front of the ephod, over the arm-holes, at the join, and over the worked band.

21

And the rings on the bag were fixed to the rings of the ephod by a blue cord, keeping it in place over the band, so that the bag might not get loose, as the Lord gave orders to Moses.

Exodus 39:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 39:18 say?
Exodus 39:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the other two ends of the chains were joined to the two frames and fixed to the front of the ephod over the arm-holes.”
Where is Exodus 39:18 in the Bible?
Exodus 39:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 39, verse 18.
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 39:18.
What translation should I read Exodus 39:18 in?
Exodus 39:18 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 39:18?
Exodus 39:18 reads (BBE): “And the other two ends of the chains were joined to the two frames and fixed to the front of the ephod over the arm-holes.” 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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