* Aaron and his sons set apart for the priest's office, Their
garments. (1-5) The ephod. (6-14) The breastplate, The Urim and
Thummim. (15-30) The robe of the ephod, The plate of the mitre.
(31-39) The garments for Aaron's sons. (40-43)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-5 Hitherto the heads of families were the priests, and offered
sacrifices; but now this office was confined to the family of Aaron
only; and so continued till the gospel dispensation. The holy garments
not only distinguished the priests from the people, but were emblems
of that holy conduct which... [ Continue Reading ]
6-14 This richly-wrought ephod was the outmost garment of the high
priest; plain linen ephods were worn by the inferior priests. It was a
short coat without sleeves, fastened close to the body with a girdle.
The shoulder-pieces were buttoned together with precious stones set in
gold, one on each sho... [ Continue Reading ]
15-30 The chief ornament of the high priest, was the breastplate, a
rich piece of cloth, curiously worked. The name of each tribe was
graven in a precious stone, fixed in the breastplate, to signify how
precious, in God's sight, believers are, and how honourable. How small
and poor soever the tribe... [ Continue Reading ]
31-39 The robe of the ephod was under the ephod, and reached down to
the knees, without sleeves. Aaron must minister in the garments
appointed. We must serve the Lord with holy fear, as those who know
they deserve to die. A golden plate was fixed on Aaron's forehead,
engraven with "Holiness to the L... [ Continue Reading ]
40-43 The priest's garments typify the righteousness of Christ. If we
appear not before God in that, we shall bear our iniquity, and die.
Blessed is he, therefore, that watcheth, and keepeth his garments,
Revelation 16:15. And blessed be God that we have a High Priest,
appointed of God, and set apar... [ Continue Reading ]