32 with an opening for the head in its center. There shall be a woven edge like a collar[1] around this opening, so that it will not tear.

Other Translations of Exodus 28:32

King James Version

32 And there shall be an hole in the top of it, in the midst thereof: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of an habergeon, that it be not rent.

English Standard Version

32 It shall have an opening for the head in the middle of it, with a woven binding around the opening, like the opening in a garment,The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain; possibly coat of mail so that it may not tear.

The Message

32 with an opening for the head at the center and a hem on the edge so that it won't tear.

New King James Version

32 There shall be an opening for his head in the middle of it; it shall have a woven binding all around its opening, like the opening in a coat of mail, so that it does not tear.

New Living Translation

32 with an opening for Aaron's head in the middle of it. Reinforce the opening with a woven collar so it will not tear.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 28:32

Commentary on Exodus 28:31-39

(Read Exodus 28:31-39)

The robe of the ephod was under the ephod, and reached down to the knees, without sleeves. Aaron must minister in the garments appointed. We must serve the Lord with holy fear, as those who know they deserve to die. A golden plate was fixed on Aaron's forehead, engraven with "Holiness to the Lord." Aaron was hereby reminded that God is holy, and that his priests must be holy, devoted to the Lord. This must appear in their forehead, in open profession of their relation to God. It must be engraven like the engravings of a signet; deep and durable; not painted so as to be washed off, but firm and lasting; such must our holiness to the Lord be. Christ is our High Priest; through him sins are forgiven to us, and not laid to our charge. Our persons, our doings, are pleasing to God upon the account of Christ, and not otherwise.