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The skillfully woven band that was on it, with which to fasten it on, was of the same piece, like its work; of gold, of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen; as Yahweh commanded Moses.
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A Shadow of Christ's Priesthood
Commentators like Matthew Henry interpret the splendid priestly garments, including the woven band, as a 'shadow' pointing to the substance, which is Christ. The act of girding the ephod is seen as a symbol of Christ's resolution to complete the work of redemption. This perspective encourages believers to see Old Testament rituals not just as history, but as rich foreshadowing of Jesus's ministry as our Great High Priest.
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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…
