Exodus 28:2

Translations

Modern

Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor.

Traditional

And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty.

Literal

And you shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for glory and for beauty.

Latin

Faciesque vestem sanctam Aaron fratri tuo in gloriam et decorem.

Original

Hebrew

English

Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor.

Notes

Exodus 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.

Exodus 28:1–43

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.

Exodus 27:20–30:38

After explaining how to build the Tent of Meeting, Moses gave instructions for those serving in it and the items used. Included are:

the priests' duties (27:20–21; 29:38–46),
the priests' clothing (chapter 28),
the ceremonies to set the priests apart for service (29:1–37),
the tabernacle furnishings (30:1–10, 17–21), and
the supplies used for worship (30:11–16, 22–38).

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Pure Worship Temple Design as a Picture of God's Truth

Events

Tabernacle Builtc. 1490 BC

Related verses

Leviticus 8:30
Next, Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments, and on his sons and their garments. So he consecrated Aaron and his garments, as well as Aaron’s sons and their garments.
Exodus 31:10
…as well as the woven garments, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests,
Revelation 19:8
She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.
Job 40:10
Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory.
Hebrews 7:26
Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
Exodus 39:1–2
From the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn they made specially woven garments for ministry in the sanctuary, as well as the holy garments for Aaron, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Leviticus 8:7–9
He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him.
Revelation 5:10
You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”
Exodus 28:40
Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor.
Psalm 90:16–17
May Your work be shown to Your servants, and Your splendor to their children.
Isaiah 61:3
…to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
Psalm 132:16
I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will sing out in joy.

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel

Glossary

Aaron Beauty Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of High Priest History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Tabernacle Temple Vestments

Topics

Priest: (The Function he Served Was Superior to That of Other Priests): Vestments of Priest: The Time of Moses Priest: The Time of Moses: Vestments of The High Priest were for Beauty and Ornament The High Priest: Specially Called of God The High Priest: Typified Christ in Splendid Dress

Exodus 28:2

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