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For Glory and For Beauty
Commentators explain that the priestly garments were intentionally ornate for two reasons. 'For glory' meant they elevated the office of the priest, commanding respect from the people. 'For beauty' shows that God values aesthetics and artistry in worship, desiring a service that is beautiful and harmonious, not just functional.
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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 28:2
19th Century
Bishop
Holy garments. —Though holiness is, strictly speaking, a personal quality, yet all nations have felt it right to regard as “holy,”…
John Calvin
On Exodus 28:2
16th Century
Theologian
And thou shalt make holy garments. These external ornaments indicated the lack of those which are true and spiritual; for if the priest ha…
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John Gill
On Exodus 28:2
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother Called so, because in these he was to minister in the holy place,…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 28:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Previously, the heads of families were the priests and offered sacrifices; but now this office was confined to the family of Aaron only, and so it …