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Stones of Memorial
The stones with the names of the tribes were placed on the high priest's shoulders to serve as a "memorial for the children of Israel" before God. This act symbolized the high priest carrying the people, in representation, into God's presence, ensuring they were always remembered by Him.
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Exodus
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 39:7
19th Century
Bishop
Stones for a memorial. —See Note on Exodus 28:12.
John Gill
On Exodus 39:7
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…