Objects
bells
Golden bells on the lower hem of the robe of the ephod, alternating with pomegranates. Their tinkling is heard when Aaron enters or leaves the sanctuary, so he will not incur death.
Category
Objects
First mention
Exodus 28:33
Tags
2
Exodus 28Priestly garment
Scripture references
- Exodus 28:33
On its lower hem, you will make pomegranates of violet-purple, red-purple and crimson, and finely woven linen all round the hem, with golden bells between them all round:
- Exodus 28:35
Aaron must wear it when he officiates, and the tinkling will be heard when he goes into the sanctuary into Yahweh's presence, or leaves it, and so he will not incur death.