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Of the blue, purple, and scarlet, they made finely worked garments, for ministering in the holy place, and made the holy garments for Aaron; as Yahweh commanded Moses.
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More Than Just Clothes
Commentators like Calvin and Henry emphasize that the high priest's splendid garments were not for mere pomp. They were divinely designed "shadows" that vividly pointed to the future work of Jesus Christ, our great High Priest. Each element was rich with symbolism, representing Christ's holiness and His role in bearing His people before God.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
See the notes to Exodus 28:0.
19th Century
Anglican
Cloths of service: See Note on Exodus 31:10.
16th Century
Protestant
And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet. The description of the priestly garments, which is repeated in this chapter, is more accurate th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet, they made cloths of service Jarchi observes…
The priests' garments were rich and splendid. The church in its infancy was thus taught by shadows of good things to come; but the substance is Chr…
