Exodus 39:20 Meaning and Explanation
“And they made two other golden rings, and put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, toward the forepart of it, over against the other coupling thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Two more gold rings were placed on the lower sides of the ephod to anchor the lower breastplate rings.
The Context of Exodus 39:20
Lower rings on the ephod are positioned to match the breastplate attachment.
What Does Exodus 39:20 Mean?
These lower rings on the ephod were positioned to meet the lower breastplate rings, creating the bottom anchor points. Placed above the curious (intricately crafted) girdle, these rings ensured that the breastplate remained stable even during the priest's movements as he performed his sacred duties.
The precision of placement—'over against the other coupling'—shows that the entire structure was designed as an integrated whole. Nothing was randomly positioned; everything was calculated to support everything else, creating an interconnected system of attachments that distributed stress evenly.
Exodus 39:20 in the Original Language
coupling (חִבּוּר) — joint or connection point; curious girdle (אַבְנֵט חִשְׁבֵּנוּ) — intricately woven waistband
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 39:20
What does Exodus 39:20 mean?
Two more gold rings were placed on the lower sides of the ephod to anchor the lower breastplate rings.
What is the context of Exodus 39:20?
Lower rings on the ephod are positioned to match the breastplate attachment.