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Exodus 28:33
Andbeneath upon the hem of it thou shalt make pomegranatesof blue, andof purple, andof scarlet, round about the hem thereof; and bells of gold between them round about:

pomegranates

Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn
These colors were significant in ancient Israelite culture, often associated with royalty, wealth, and divinity. Blue was linked to the heavens and the divine, purple was a color of royalty and nobility, and scarlet symbolized sacrifice and atonement. The use of these colors in the priestly garments underscores the sacred and royal nature of the priesthood, pointing to the holiness required in service to God.

and finely spun linen
Linen was a high-quality fabric, often used in sacred contexts due to its purity and durability. The use of finely spun linen indicates the care and skill involved in creating the priestly garments, reflecting the importance of approaching God with reverence and excellence. Linen's association with purity also points to the need for holiness in those who serve in God's presence.

on the lower hem of the robe
The placement of the pomegranates on the lower hem of the robe suggests a connection to the earth and the daily walk of the priest. It serves as a reminder that the priest's role is to mediate between God and the people, bringing divine blessings into the everyday lives of the Israelites. The hem's adornment with pomegranates may also symbolize the spreading of God's abundance and blessings to the people.

Exodus 39:24 begins, “They made pomegranates ….” The craftsmen obediently reproduced exactly what God had earlier commanded (Exodus 28:33–34).

• Pomegranates are rich, seed-filled fruit—an emblem of fruitfulness and life (Deuteronomy 8:8; Song of Songs 4:13).

• Around Solomon’s temple pillars the same motif reappears (1 Kings 7:18–20;2 Chronicles 3:16), underscoring continuity in God’s design.

• By literally fashioning these small fruit shapes, the robe broadcast the fruitful ministry God expected from His high priest and, by extension, from His covenant people (Galatians 5:22–23 speaks of the “fruit of the Spirit” for believers today).

The verse next details the colors. Scripture consistently attaches meaning to each:

• Blue—reminding Israel to “look at the tassel and remember all the LORD’s commandments” (Numbers 15:38-39) and pointing upward to heaven.

• Purple—color of royalty and kingship (Judges 8:26;Mark 15:17 shows mockers clothing Jesus in purple, unintentionally proclaiming His true kingship).

• Scarlet—linked with sacrifice and cleansing (Leviticus 14:52;Isaiah 1:18;Matthew 27:28).

These three hues woven together on the high-priestly garment silently preached heaven’s authority, royal dignity, and atoning grace.

Alongside the colored yarn, “finely spun linen” added pure white threads.

• Linen signified holiness and purity; priests always wore it when serving (Leviticus 6:10).

•Revelation 19:8 explains that “fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints,” connecting priestly purity with the believer’s calling today.

The literal quality of the fabric—light, cool, and pristine—mirrored the moral purity God requires of those who approach Him.

The placement “on the lower hem of the robe” completed the picture.

• God had ordered alternating bells and pomegranates on that hem so “its sound will be heard when he enters the Holy Place” (Exodus 28:34-35). The tinkling bells announced the high priest’s every movement before the LORD.

• The hem often represented authority: Saul tore Samuel’s robe hem and lost his kingdom (1 Samuel 15:27-28); the woman with the hemorrhage touched Jesus’ hem and was healed (Matthew 9:20-22).

•Psalm 133:2 pictures Aaron’s anointing oil running “down on the collar of his robes,” showing blessing flowing from head to hem. The literal fringe thus became a visible intersection of holiness, authority, and intercession.

Every phrase ofExodus 39:24 is packed with purpose: craftsmen fashioned tiny pomegranates—symbols of abundant life—using heavenly blue, kingly purple, sacrificial scarlet, and pure linen, then attached them to the robe’s hem where sound and symbolism met. The verse declares that God cares about details, expects fruitful holiness, and provides a royal, atoning High Priest whose ministry still blesses His people today.