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A Unified Garment
Commentators explain that the ephod was a two-part vestment, with a front and back piece. This verse describes how these pieces were joined together at the shoulders, creating a single, unified garment. This detail highlights the specific and intentional design God commanded for the High Priest's attire, which was distinct from the clothing of ordinary priests.
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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 28:7
19th Century
Bishop
The two shoulder pieces thereof. —Rather, two shoulder pieces.
John Gill
On Exodus 28:7
17th Century
Pastor
It shall have the two shoulder pieces thereof
Which were two pieces that joined to the ephod, reaching from the arm …
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 28:6–14
17th Century
Minister
This richly made ephod was the outermost garment of the high priest; plain linen ephods were worn by the lower-ranking priests. It was a short coat…