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They made on the skirts of the robe pomegranates of blue, purple, scarlet, and twined linen.
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Garments as Shadows of Christ
Commentator Matthew Henry explains that the rich and splendid priestly garments, including details like the pomegranates, were not merely decorative. They served as "shadows of good things to come," with the ultimate substance being Christ. These garments prefigured Jesus's role as our great High Priest and the righteousness He provides to believers.
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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…
