Translations
Original
Notes
the ephod: The ephod was a kind of apron consisting of front and back pieces joined by shoulder straps and secured with a decorative sash (28:7, 8, 27–28). Moses probably mentions it first because it was a unique garment of the high priest.
Gideon later made a gold ephod. This suggests that people believed the garment had special powers (Judges 8:27).
These holy garments for Aaron were to distinguish him as a priest set apart (Hebrew qadash, “consecrated”) for the Lord's service (28:2, 3). The beauty of these garments matched the beauty of the Tent of Meeting, which was God's portable earthly palace (or tabernacle).
One day, Jesus Christ, the true High Priest, would enter the Most Holy Place once for all. Then the difference between priests and people would disappear (Hebrews 10:11–22). Until then, human mediators represented how Christ would fulfill the types of wonderful things God accomplishes for his people.
Events
- Tabernacle Builtc. 1490 BC
Parallels
Glossary
Aaron Beauty Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Snail Tabernacle Temple
Topics
Engraving: On the Stones Set in the Priest's Breastplate Ephod: A Sacred Vestment Worn by the High Priest: Described Onyx used in the Breastplate Priest: (The Function he Served Was Superior to That of Other Priests): Vestments of Priest: The Time of Moses: Vestments of Stones: Precious in the Breastplate and Ephod