New International Reader's Version

Exodus 28:33-42 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

33. "Make pomegranates out of blue, purple and bright red yarn. Sew them around the hem of the robe. Sew gold bells between them.

34. Sew a gold bell between every two pomegranates all around the hem of the robe.

35. "Aaron must wear the robe when he serves. The bells will jingle when he enters the Holy Room while he is serving me. And they will jingle when he goes out. Then he will not die.

36. "Make a plate out of pure gold. Carve words on it as if it were a seal. Carve the words set apart for the Lord.

37. Tie the plate to the front of the turban with a blue cord.

38. "Aaron must wear it on his forehead all the time. He will be held accountable for all of the sacred gifts the Israelites set apart. Then I will accept the gifts.

39. "Make the inner robe out of fine linen. And make the turban out of fine linen. Have the belt made by a person who sews skillfully.

40. "Make inner robes, belts and headbands for Aaron's sons. When they are wearing them, people will honor them. They will also have respect for them.

41. "Put all of the clothes on your brother Aaron and his sons. Then pour olive oil on them and prepare them to serve me. Set them apart to serve me as priests.

42. "Make linen underwear that reaches from the waist to the thigh.