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A Simple, Foundational Garment
Scholars describe the robe of the ephod as a simple, seamless garment made entirely of blue fabric. Worn underneath the ornate, multi-colored ephod, its plainness served to highlight the more decorative vestments, showing how different elements worked together for God's glory.
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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 28:31–35
19th Century
Bishop
- THE ROBE OF THE EPHOD.
The “robe of the ephod” was a frock or tunic, reaching from the neck to below the knees. It was put…
John Calvin
On Exodus 28:31
16th Century
Theologian
And you shall make the robe. This robe was above the oblong coat, between that and the ephod, and from its lower edge hung the bells and p…
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John Gill
On Exodus 28:31
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall make the robe of the ephod all of blue .
] This was a different garment from the ephod, was longer tha…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 28:31–39
17th Century
Minister
The robe of the ephod was under the ephod, and reached down to the knees, without sleeves. Aaron must minister in the appointed garments.
We…