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They shall be on Aaron, and on his sons, when they go in to the tent of meeting, or when they come near to the altar to minister in the holy place; that they don`t bear iniquity, and die: it shall be a statute forever to him and to his descendants after him.

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The Gravity of Holy Worship

Commentators unanimously highlight the severity of this command. Ministering without the proper priestly garments was a capital offense, punishable by death directly from God. This wasn't a simple dress code violation; it underscored the absolute holiness of God and the necessity of approaching Him on His specific, prescribed terms.

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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 28:43

19th Century

Bishop

The tabernacle of the congregation. —Heb., the tent of meeting.

The holy place seems to be here t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 28:43

17th Century

Pastor

And they shall be upon Aaron and upon his sons
Not the linen breeches only, but all the other garments:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 28:40–43

17th Century

Minister

The priest's garments typify the righteousness of Christ. If we do not appear before God in that righteousness, we shall bear our iniquity and die.…