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Intricate Gold Craftsmanship
Commentators explain that the 'settings of gold' were not simple chunks of metal but intricate 'ouches' or rosettes. They were likely made of woven gold wire in a style known as filigree. This detail highlights the immense skill and value dedicated to creating the priest's garments, reflecting the holiness of his office.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 28:1–43
18th Century
Theologian
(). 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…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 28:13
19th Century
Bishop
Ouches of gold. —“Buttons” or “rosettes” of similar open-work to that which formed the setting of the onyx stones upon the shoulde…
John Gill
On Exodus 28:13
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall make sockets of gold .
] Or sockets of gold, to put the two onyx stones in, (Exodus 28:11)…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 28:6–14
17th Century
Minister
This richly made ephod was the outermost garment of the high priest; plain linen ephods were worn by the lower-ranking priests. It was a short coat…