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They made shoulder-pieces for it, joined together. At the two ends it was joined together.

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Garments Point to Christ

Matthew Henry's commentary explains that the splendid priestly garments described in this chapter were 'shadows of good things to come.' They point to Jesus Christ, our great High Priest, who put on the 'clothes of service' for our redemption, carries his people near his heart, and consecrated his entire work to the Father.

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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 39:4

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…