Exodus 39:18 net — the other two ends of the two chains they attached to the two settings, and they attached them to the shoulder pieces o…

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"the other two ends of the two chains they attached to the two settings, and they attached them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front of it."

— Exodus 39:18, NET Bible

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Exodus 39 — Context

15

They made for the breastpiece braided chains like cords of pure gold,

16

and they made two gold filigree settings and two gold rings, and they attached the two rings to the upper two ends of the breastpiece.

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They attached the two gold chains to the two rings at the ends of the breastpiece;

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the other two ends of the two chains they attached to the two settings, and they attached them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front of it.

19

They made two rings of gold and put them on the other two ends of the breastpiece on its edge, which is on the inner side of the ephod.

20

They made two more gold rings and attached them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces on the front of the ephod, close to the juncture above the waistband of the ephod.

21

They tied the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod by blue cord, so that it was above the waistband of the ephod, so that the breastpiece would not be loose from the ephod, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Exodus 39:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 39:18 say?
Exodus 39:18 in the NET Bible reads: “the other two ends of the two chains they attached to the two settings, and they attached them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front of it.”
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 (NET): “the other two ends of the two chains they attached to the two settings, and they attached them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front of it.” 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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