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Precious in His Sight
Commentator Matthew Henry highlights that each precious stone on the breastplate represented a tribe of Israel, signifying how valuable believers are in God's sight. Just as the high priest carried these names over his heart, Christ carries His people with tender affection and power, valuing each one regardless of their worldly status.
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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 28:17–19
19th Century
Bishop
Set in it settings of stones ... There is always considerable difficulty in identifying ancient with modern gems. The ety…
John Gill
On Exodus 28:17
17th Century
Pastor
And thou shalt set in it settings of stones
Or "fill in it fillings of stones" F4 ; which shows that ther…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 28:15–30
17th Century
Minister
The chief ornament of the high priest was the breastplate, a rich piece of cloth, intricately worked. The name of each tribe was engraved on a prec…