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A Sound of Connection
Commentators explain the bells on the high priest's robe served a practical purpose: their sound audibly connected the people outside with the priest ministering on their behalf inside the sanctuary. This allowed the community to follow along in prayer, uniting them in worship even when their representative was out of sight.
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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 28:35
19th Century
Bishop
And his sound shall be heard. —Rather, that its sound may be heard. The great object of the bells was to make kn…
John Gill
On Exodus 28:35
17th Century
Pastor
And it shall be upon Aaron to minister
That is, the robe before described shall be put upon him, that he might minis…
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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.
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