37 Fasten a blue cord to it to attach it to the turban; it is to be on the front of the turban.

Other Translations of Exodus 28:37

King James Version

37 And thou shalt put it on a blue lace, that it may be upon the mitre; upon the forefront of the mitre it shall be.

English Standard Version

37 And you shall fasten it on the turban by a cord of blue. It shall be on the front of the turban.

The Message

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

New King James Version

37 And you shall put it on a blue cord, that it may be on the turban; it shall be on the front of the turban.

New Living Translation

37 Attach the medallion with a blue cord to the front of Aaron's turban, where it must remain.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 28:37

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.