Exodus 39:2 bbe — The ephod he made of gold and blue and purple and red and the best linen;

Bible in Basic English

"The ephod he made of gold and blue and purple and red and the best linen;"

— Exodus 39:2, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 39 — Context

1

And from the needlework of blue and purple and red they made the robes used for the work of the holy place, and the holy robes for Aaron, as the Lord had given orders to Moses.

2

The ephod he made of gold and blue and purple and red and the best linen;

3

Hammering the gold into thin plates and cutting it into wires to be worked into the blue and the purple and the red and the linen by the designer.

4

And they made two bands for joining its edges together at the top of the arms.

5

And the beautifully worked band which went on it was of the same design and the same material, worked in gold and blue and purple and red and twisted linen-work, as the Lord gave orders to Moses.

Exodus 39:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 39:2 say?
Exodus 39:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The ephod he made of gold and blue and purple and red and the best linen;”
Where is Exodus 39:2 in the Bible?
Exodus 39:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 39, verse 2.
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 39:2.
What translation should I read Exodus 39:2 in?
Exodus 39:2 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 39:2?
Exodus 39:2 reads (BBE): “The ephod he made of gold and blue and purple and red and the best linen;” 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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