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He made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue.
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A Shadow of Christ
Matthew Henry explains that the splendid priestly garments, like the blue robe, were 'shadows of good things to come.' The ultimate substance they point to is Christ, our Great High Priest. The robe symbolizes Christ clothing himself for service, arrayed with spiritual gifts and resolved to complete the work of redemption for his people.
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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…
