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It shall be on Aaron`s forehead, and Aaron shall bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall make holy in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always on his forehead, that they may be accepted before Yahweh.

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The Flaw in Our Best Efforts

Commentators explain that the "iniquity of the holy things" refers to the unavoidable imperfection in the people's offerings. Due to human weakness and mixed motives, even the most sincere gifts and acts of worship were flawed. This provision acknowledged that perfect offerings from imperfect people were impossible on their own.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

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

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 28:36–39

19th Century

Bishop

4. THE MITRE.

The head-dress of the high priest was to be of fine white linen (shêsh) and appears by the descriptio…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 28:38

17th Century

Pastor

And it shall be upon Aaron's forehead
That is, the plate of gold, with the inscription on it, holiness to the Lord, …

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Matthew Henry

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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