Exo 28:1-4 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Exod 28:1-43: 28:1-43 These glorious and beautiful (28:2 ) garments for Aaron were to distinguish him as a priest set apart (Hebrew qadash , “consecrated”) for [the Lord ’s] service (28:3 ). The magnificence of these garments is in keeping with the grandeur of the Tabernacle, which functioned as a portable earthly palace for God. There would come a day when Jesus Christ, the true High Priest, would enter the Most Holy Place once for all, and the distinction between priests and people would fade away (Heb 10:11-22 ). Until that time, human mediators were needed to symbolize the wonderful thing that God was planning to do in the hearts, lives, and behaviors of those with whom he shared his presence. Summary for Exod 28:1-2: 28:1-2 The garments described in this chapter are primarily those for Aaron, the first high priest. The clothing for Aaron’s sons, who functioned as his assistants, is described in 28:40-43 .

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‏ Exodus 28:1-4

Summary for Exod 28:1-43: 28:1-43 ^a These glorious and beautiful (28:2 ^b) garments for Aaron were to distinguish him as a priest set apart (Hebrew qadash, “consecrated”) for [the Lord’s] service (28:3 ^c). The magnificence of these garments is in keeping with the grandeur of the Tabernacle, which functioned as a portable earthly palace for God. There would come a day when Jesus Christ, the true High Priest, would enter the Most Holy Place once for all, and the distinction between priests and people would fade away (Heb 10:11-22 ^d). Until that time, human mediators were needed to symbolize the wonderful thing that God was planning to do in the hearts, lives, and behaviors of those with whom he shared his presence.
Summary for Exod 28:1-2: 28:1-2 ^e The garments described in this chapter are primarily those for Aaron, the first high priest. The clothing for Aaron’s sons, who functioned as his assistants, is described in 28:40-43 ^f.