Exodus 28:16
“Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.”
Exodus 28:16 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- It shall be foursquare and doubled: it shall be the measure of a span both in length and in breadth.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Foursquare it shall be and double; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof.
- DARBYDarby
- Square shall it be, doubled; a span the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- It shall be square and folded double; a span shall be its length of it, and a span its breadth.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- it is square, doubled, a span its length, and a span its breadth.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- It shall be square and doubled, measuring a span in length and a span in width.
Context: Exodus 28
14And two chains of pure gold at the ends; of wreathen work shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathen chains to the ouches.
15And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine twined linen, shalt thou make it.
16Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.
17And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this shall be the first row.
18And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.
About Exodus 28: The Priestly Garments
Instructions for making the priestly garments and anointing the priests.
Commentary
Exodus 28 is a chapter that focuses on the garments of the priests of Israel. It begins with God instructing Moses to make special garments for Aaron, the high priest, and his sons, who will serve as priests in the Tabernacle. The garments are to be made of fine linen and gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and are to be decorated with intricate designs. The chapter then goes on to describe the various pieces of clothing that are to be made, including the ephod, the breastpiece, the robe, the tunic, the turban, and the sash.