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A Garment of Integrity
Commentators explain that this band, or girdle, was not a separate piece sewn on but was woven continuously with the ephod itself. Made of the same precious materials, its purpose was to securely fasten the priestly vestment, symbolizing the seamless integrity and readiness required for serving 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 28:8
19th Century
Bishop
The curious girdle. —The word k hésheb, which is translated this way, properly means “device” or “ornamental wor…
John Gill
On Exodus 28:8
17th Century
Pastor
And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it
Which was worn along with it, and went out from it like two th…
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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…