Exodus 39:31

What does Exodus 39:31 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 39:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they tied unto it a lace of blue, to fasten it upon the mitre above; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And they tied unto it a lace of blue, to fasten it on high upon the mitre; as the Lord commanded Moses.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they tied unto it a lace of blue, to fasten it upon the mitre above; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

It was fixed to the head-dress by a blue cord, as the Lord had given orders to Moses.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and they put on it a ribbon of blue, to put <FI>it<Fi> on the mitre above, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

So all the work of the tabernacle and of the roof of the testimony was finished: and the children of Israel did all things which the Lord had commanded Moses.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they fastened to it a lace of blue, to fasten [it] on the turban above; as Jehovah had commanded Moses.

Context

v.30And they made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and wrote upon it a writing, like the engravings of a signet, HOLY TO JEHOVAH.

v.31This passage

v.32Thus was finished all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting: and the children of Israel did according to all that Jehovah commanded Moses; so did they.

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