Exo 28:6-14 | MHM | STEP | Exodus 28:6-14: The Ephod for the High Priest These verses give instructions for making the ephod, the special outer garment worn only by the high priest. Unlike the simple linen ephods worn by ordinary priests, the high priest’s ephod was beautiful and expensive, with gold woven into it. It was made to remind everyone of the importance and dignity of the high priest’s work. The ephod also pointed to Jesus Christ, our perfect High Priest, who represents His people before God (Exodus 28:6-14 ). v. 6 : God commands that the ephod be made of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine linen, skillfully woven. This garment was the most special of all the priestly clothes because of its materials and design .

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Exodus 28:6-14: The Ephod for the High Priest

These verses give instructions for making the ephod, the special outer garment worn only by the high priest. Unlike the simple linen ephods worn by ordinary priests, the high priest’s ephod was beautiful and expensive, with gold woven into it. It was made to remind everyone of the importance and dignity of the high priest’s work. The ephod also pointed to Jesus Christ, our perfect High Priest, who represents His people before God (Exodus 28:6-14 ^a).

v. 6: God commands that the ephod be made of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine linen, skillfully woven. This garment was the most special of all the priestly clothes because of its materials and design .

v. 7: The ephod had two shoulder pieces joined at the edges, so it would fit neatly on the priest’s shoulders. This helped hold the rest of the garments together .

v. 8: The ephod had a special waistband, called a “curious girdle,” made from the same materials as the ephod itself. This belt kept the ephod secure and close to the body . In the New Testament, it says that Jesus, our High Priest, wore a golden sash too (Revelation 1:13 ^b).

v. 9: Moses was told to take two onyx stones and have the names of the twelve tribes of Israel engraved on them. This showed that the high priest represented all the people .

v. 10: Six names were to go on one stone and the other six on the second stone, in the order of their birth. This made sure every tribe was remembered .

v. 11: The names were to be engraved with skill, like a jeweler engraves a seal. The stones would then be set in gold settings, showing their value .

v. 12: These two onyx stones were to be placed on the shoulders of the ephod. The high priest would carry the names of Israel on his shoulders as a memorial before the Lord. This symbolized how Christ, our High Priest, carries and supports His people before God (Exodus 28:12; Isaiah 9:6 ^c).

v. 13: Gold settings, or “ouches,” were to be made for the stones, securing them carefully to the ephod .

v. 14: Two chains of pure gold, made like braided cords, were to be attached to the gold settings. These chains helped fasten everything together and added to the beauty and strength of the ephod .