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They made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and wrote on it a writing, like the engravings of a signet: "HOLY TO YAHWEH."

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A Picture of Christ's Holiness

Matthew Henry interprets the golden crown, inscribed 'HOLY TO THE LORD,' as a powerful symbol of Jesus Christ. As our great High Priest, Christ consecrated his entire redemptive work to the honor of his Father's holiness. The earthly priest's crown was a shadow pointing to the ultimate reality in Christ.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 39:1–31

19th Century

Bishop

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 39:30

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on Exodus 39:2).

Matthew Henry

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…