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The stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, everyone according to his name, for the twelve tribes.
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Christ, Our High Priest
Matthew Henry's commentary explains that the high priest's garments, with the twelve stones engraved with the names of Israel's tribes, are a 'shadow' pointing to the reality of Christ. As our Great High Priest, Jesus takes charge of all His people, holds them close to His heart, and presents them continually before God the Father.
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Exodus
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19th Century
Anglican
This section corresponds to Exodus 28:5-40, but it does not follow exactly the same order.
Exodus 39:2–7 correspond to Exodus 28…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on Exodus 39:2).
Presbyterian
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…
