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More Than Just Clothes
Commentators explain that the priestly garments served multiple purposes. They visually distinguished the priests, symbolized the holy conduct required for their office, and showed that their authority came from God, not themselves. As one scholar notes, these garments were so essential that it was unlawful to minister without them, underscoring the seriousness of approaching God.
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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 28:4
19th Century
Bishop
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These are the garments. —The garments specific to the high priest are considered first and described with great detail i…
John Calvin
On Exodus 28:4
16th Century
Theologian
And these are the garments. Here again, I must remind my readers that they should abandon all subtle speculations and be content with simp…
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John Gill
On Exodus 28:4
17th Century
Pastor
And these are the garments which they shall make
Some for Aaron and some for his sons, some peculiar to the high pri…
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 …