Aaron must wear it on his forehead so he may take on himself any guilt of the people of Israel when they consecrate their sacred offerings. He must always wear it on his forehead so the Lord will accept the people.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

. Moses is now commanded to commit all that pertains to the offerings made to the Lord in the sanctuary to the exclusive charge of the members of a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

4. THE MITRE.

The head-dress of the high priest was to be of fine white linen (shêsh) and appears by the descriptio…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And it shall be upon Aaron's forehead
That is, the plate of gold, with the inscription on it, holiness to the Lord, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The robe of the ephod was under the ephod, and reached down to the knees, without sleeves. Aaron must minister in the appointed garments.

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