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Psalm 89:15
Blessedis the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.

Song of Solomon 2:3
As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, sois my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruitwas sweet to my taste.

Song of Solomon 4:3,13
Thy lipsare like a thread of scarlet, and thy speechis comely: thy templesare like a piece of a pomegranate within thy locks…

around the lower hem of the robe
The robe was part of the high priest's garments, worn beneath the ephod. The hem, being the lowest part, signifies humility and service. The placement of the bells and pomegranates on the hem indicates that even the most humble aspects of service are to be adorned with beauty and purpose. The robe itself was blue, a color often associated with heaven and divine revelation. This garment, with its intricate design, set the high priest apart, emphasizing the sacredness of his role as a mediator between God and the Israelites. The detailed instructions for the priestly garments underscore the importance of approaching God with reverence and obedience, as seen throughout the Levitical laws.

“The gold bells and the pomegranates are to alternate around the lower hem of the robe.” (Exodus 28:34)

• God is giving Moses precise instructions for Aaron’s high-priestly garments (Exodus 28:1-5).

• Every stitch has purpose, showing that worship is never random (Exodus 25:9).

• This verse focuses on the hem of the robe of the ephod, a garment worn whenever the high priest entered the Holy Place (Exodus 28:31-32).

• The pattern is deliberate: bell—pomegranate—bell—pomegranate, all the way around.

• Gold bells: pure, valuable, durable (Exodus 39:25).

• Pomegranates: woven of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn (Exodus 28:33), matching the colors of the tabernacle curtains (Exodus 26:1).

• The bells announced the priest’s movement before the LORD so “he will not die” (Exodus 28:35).

• Continuous sound testified that atonement work was being carried out, reassuring those outside (Leviticus 16:17).

• Gold bells

– Speak of divine communication; sound travels, just as God’s word goes forth (Psalm 29:4).

– Remind Israel that God is present and attentive (1 Kings 8:27-30).

• Pomegranates

– Brimming with seeds, they picture fruitfulness and life (Genesis 1:28;John 15:8).

– Their scarlet hints at blood, pointing to atonement (Leviticus 17:11).

• Alternating pattern

– Service (bells) and fruit (pomegranates) must remain inseparable (James 2:17;Galatians 5:22-23).

– Holiness is both heard and seen—audible obedience and visible character (Matthew 5:16).

• Jesus, our great High Priest, fulfills the garment’s message (Hebrews 4:14-16).

• His voice is the ultimate “bell,” calling His sheep (John 10:27).

• His life and resurrection overflow with fruit that endures (John 12:24;Revelation 1:18).

• Let your walk “sound” consistent with your words (1 John 3:18).

• Seek a faith that bears fruit, not mere noise (1 Corinthians 13:1-3).

• Keep service and character alternating in healthy rhythm—every ministry action matched by Spirit-grown fruit.

Exodus 28:34 shows that even the hem of the high priest’s robe preached a sermon: ministry must announce God’s presence (bells) and display God-given fruitfulness (pomegranates). The alternating pattern calls believers to a life where action and character intertwine, perfectly displayed in Christ and now echoed in us.

(1) that they typified the proclamation and expounding of the law by the high-priest -

(2) that they were a musical offering of praise -

(3) that they marked kingly dignity, since Oriental kings sometimes wore bells - and . . .

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