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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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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 39:1
18th Century
Theologian
See the notes to Exodus 28:0.
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 39:1
19th Century
Bishop
Cloths of service: See Note on Exodus 31:10.
John Calvin
On Exodus 39:1
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Exodus 39:1
17th Century
Pastor
And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet, they made cloths
of service
Jarchi observes…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 39:1–31
17th Century
Minister
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…