Christ-o-PhilChrist-o-PhilBiblical Atlas

Objects

belt

An embroidered waistband of gold, violet-purple, red-purple and crimson and finely woven linen. The ephod's waistband is of a piece with it; at consecration it is tied round Aaron's waist, and his sons also receive waistbands.

Category

Objects

First mention

Exodus 28:8

Tags

2

Exodus 28-29Priestly garment

Scripture references

  • Exodus 28:8

    The waistband on the ephod to hold it in position must be of the same workmanship and be of a piece with it: of gold, violet-purple, red-purple and crimson materials and finely woven linen.

  • Exodus 28:40

    'For the sons of Aaron you will make tunics and waistbands. You will also make them head-dresses to give dignity and magnificence.

  • Exodus 29:9

    and fasten waistbands round their waists and put the head-dresses on their heads. By perpetual decree the priesthood will be theirs. Then you will invest Aaron and his sons.