Keraia
Exodus 28

Exodus 28:39

Additional Priestly Garments · Exodus 28:31–43
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Translations

Modern
You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash.
Traditional
And thou shalt embroider the coat of fine linen, and thou shalt make the mitre of fine linen, and thou shalt make the girdle of needlework.
Literal
And you shall weave the tunic of fine linen, and you shall make the turban of fine linen, and the sash you shall make, the work of a weaver.
Latin
Stringesque tunicam bysso, et tiaram byssinam facies, et balteum opere plumarii.

Original

Hebrew
English
You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash.

Notes

Exodus 28:39

The tunic was probably a shirt worn under the robe (see 29:5).

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.

Events

Parallels

Exodus 39:22–31

Glossary

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

Topics

Embroidery: On the Girdle and Coat of the High Priest, Intermingled with Gold Girdle: Worn by the High Priest Linen: Vestments of Priests Made of Miter: General Scriptures Concerning Priest: (The Function he Served Was Superior to That of Other Priests): Vestments of Priest: The Time of Moses: Vestments of The High Priest: Special Garments of Broidered Coat The High Priest: Special Garments of Girdle The High Priest: Special Garments of Linen Mitre