Exodus 28:6 Explained in Context

Read It With

• Exodus 28:6–14

Read Exodus 28:6 with 28:6–14. The 28:6 wording “And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work” carries one distinct piece of the unit's speech, case, ritual, action, or response. The whole unit shows: A richly worked ephod, shoulder pieces, onyx stones engraved with tribal names, gold settings, and chains place Israel's memory on the high priest.

Why This Verse Appears Here

Exodus 28:1–5 establishes the preceding movement: Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar are called to priestly service, and skilled workers receive materials for garments of dignity and beauty. This unit continues that movement: A richly worked ephod, shoulder pieces, onyx stones engraved with tribal names, gold settings, and chains place Israel's memory on the high priest. At 28:6, the wording “And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work” makes this verse's contribution precise. The 28:6 wording “And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work” carries one distinct piece of the unit's speech, case, ritual, action, or response.