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They tied to it a lace of blue, to fasten it on the turban above, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

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A Crown Pointing to Christ

Commentator Matthew Henry explains that the crown on the high priest, inscribed with "Holiness to the Lord," points directly to Jesus. Christ, as our great High Priest, consecrated His entire redemptive work to the honor of His Father's holiness. This physical act of fastening the crown was a shadow of Christ's perfect dedication.

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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 39:31

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…