Exodus 39:21 bbe — 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 tha…

Bible in Basic English

"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 39:21, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 39:21 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And they did bind the breastplate by his rings unto the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it might be above the curious girdle of the ephod, and that the breastplate might not be loosed from the ephod; as the Lord commanded Moses.”

  • NET

    “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 — Context

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.

22

The robe which went with the ephod was made all of blue;

23

With a hole at the top in the middle, like the hole in the coat of a fighting-man, edged with a band to make it strong.

24

The skirts of the robe were worked all round with fruits in blue and purple and red made of twisted linen.

Exodus 39:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 39:21 say?
Exodus 39:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is Exodus 39:21 in the Bible?
Exodus 39:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 39, verse 21.
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 39:21.
What translation should I read Exodus 39:21 in?
Exodus 39:21 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 39:21?
Exodus 39:21 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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