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Distinct Roles, Distinct Attire
Commentators clarify that the garments listed signified different roles. The 'mitre,' a special turban, was exclusively for Aaron, the High Priest. The 'goodly head-tires,' or caps, were for his sons, the regular priests. This visual distinction underscored the unique position and responsibility of the High Priest.
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Exodus
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 39:28
19th Century
Bishop
A mitre ... and goodly bonnets. —The “mitre,” or rather “turban,” was for Aaron, the “goodly bonnets,” or rather “caps,” …
John Gill
On Exodus 39:28
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on Exodus 39:2).
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…