David Tuning HarpUnknown artist, France · 1220-1230

Bell

פַּעֲמֹן/BEL/

“Bell (from a root meaning to strike)”

Summary

Golden bells attached to the hem of the high priest's robe, and ornaments placed on horses.

☩Priestly Garments

The robe of the high priest had golden bells alternating with pomegranates around its hem. The bells sounded when Aaron ministered in the Holy Place, signaling to the people outside that he was alive and performing his duties before the Lord.

Key verses:Exodus 28:33-35Exodus 39:25-26

☩Zechariah's Prophecy

In the eschatological vision of Zechariah, even the bells on horses would be inscribed 'Holy to the Lord,' indicating that in the messianic age all things would be consecrated to God's service.

Key verses:Zechariah 14:20

Related Verses5 mentions

Exodus· 4 verses

28:33 28:34 39:25 39:26

Zechariah· 1 verse

14:20

References

1.James Orr (ed.), "Bell," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).