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James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Exodus 28:1-43

THE PRIESTLY GARMENTS The abrupt termination of the directions for the tabernacle at the close of the preceding chapter is remarkable; especially as the subject is taken up again at chapter 30. There must be some reason why the intervening chapters are occupied with the priesthood. Some see in this the symbolism of a deep fact. God has in grace come out from His throne in the Holy of Holies through the way He has prepared for Himself in the table of shewbread and the candlestick, to meet man... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Exodus 28:1-43

The Priest and His Robes Exodus 28:0 The hand that sketched the architecture of the tabernacle is plainly visible here, for here we have the same regard for proportion, beauty, fitness, and detail. There are certain Divine ideas here which belong to all ages, and which subtly and with wondrous precision confirm the unity of the whole Biblical plan. There is here something infinitely more than ancient history. Christianity is here as certainly as the oak is in the acorn. Shall we slightly vary... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Exodus 28:5-8

In the priests putting off their own clothes and putting on these robes of splendor, was it not meant to show how the Lord Jesus laid aside his glory, when he clothed himself in our nature; and when he who knew no sin became sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God in him? 2 Corinthians 5:21 . And was it not meant to show also, how sinners by the Holy Ghost are stripped of that clothing which is theirs by nature, and are clothed in the garments of grace. Zechariah 3:3-4 ;... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Exodus 28:8

Work. Hebrew, "all the work, and the girdle, shall be of the same" materials, and net sewed on afterwards. (Calmet) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 28:6-14

6-14 This richly-wrought ephod was the outmost garment of the high priest; plain linen ephods were worn by the inferior priests. It was a short coat without sleeves, fastened close to the body with a girdle. The shoulder-pieces were buttoned together with precious stones set in gold, one on each shoulder, on which were engraven the names of the children of Israel. Thus Christ, our High Priest, presents his people before the Lord for a memorial. As Christ's coat had no seam, but was woven from... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Exodus 28:1-12

The Materials and the Ephod v. 1. And take thou unto thee Aaron, thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, a man out of their own midst, that he may minister unto Me in the priest's office, as the high priest of the people, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons, who were Aaron's assistants in the capacity of priests. v. 2. And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron, thy brother, such as were separated from all ordinary use and to be... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Exodus 28:1-43

4. The Tent, or the Dwelling itself. Exodus 26:1-30I. The Component Parts of the Tent as to Form.a. The tent itself. (1) Ten curtains of byssus each 28 cubits long, and 4 cubits wide. (2) Fifty loops to each curtain, to connect together five curtains. (3) Five times fifty golden clasps, to connect the loops1b. The covering of the tent. First covering, of goats’ hair: eleven curtains, each 30 cubits long, and 4 cubits wide, divided into sets of 5 and 6. For them 50 [or rather, 100] loops and 50... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Exodus 28:1-14

the Beaten Oil; the Ephod Exodus 27:20-21 ; Exodus 28:1-14 Always in Scripture oil is an emblem of the Holy Spirit. It is His grace communicated to the wick of our character and life, which makes them capable of giving a bright light for God. This oil was pure , because none shine brightly for God who are not pure in heart and poor in spirit. It was beaten , because our best work is often the result of our sorrows. McCheyne used to say, “Beaten oil for the sanctuary,” referring to the... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Exodus 28:1-43

The account of the calling and the hallowing of the priests for the exercise of their sacred office is given in detail. The outstanding values are revealed in certain clear statements. That of the purpose of the robing of the priests is stated in the words, ". . . make Aaron's garments to sanctify him, that he may minister unto Me in the priests' office." A careful study of the description of these garments will reveal very much that is important to an understanding of the divine thought... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 28:5-12

The Ephod (Exodus 28:5-12 ). The ephod was made of costly material worked with gold, bluey-violet, purpley-red and scarlet. It consisted of front and back pieces which reached from below the shoulders to the hips and was held in place by two shoulder bands, and was tied round the waist. Attached to it by gold fittings was the breastpouch of judgment (see below). It was put on over the priestly robe to be described in Exodus 28:31-35. Exodus 28:5-8 “And they shall take the gold, and the... read more