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The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 28:1-38

Aaron in his priesthood the type of Jesus. I. IN HIS APPOINTMENT ( Exodus 28:1 ). 1 . He is chosen of God ( Hebrews 5:4 ), and therefore our accepted intercessor. 2 . He is taken from among his brethren; "from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me." The priest who ministers before God for us must go up with a brother's heart and with experience of human infirmity ( Hebrews 4:15 ). II. IN HIS ARRAY . The holy garments were "for glory and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 28:9

Two onyx stones . The correctness of this rendering has been much disputed. The LXX . give σμάραγδος , "emeraid." as the Greek equivalent in the present passage, while many argue for the beryl (Winer, Rosenmuller, Bollermann), and others for the sardonyx. This last rendering has the support of Josephus and Aquila. The sardonyx is, in fact, nothing but the best kind of onyx, differing from the onyx by having three layers—black, white, and red—instead of two—black and white—only. When... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 28:10

The other six names of the rest. Literally, "The remaining six names." According to their birth — i.e; in the order of seniority—or perhaps, in the order observed in Exodus 1:2-4 , where the children of the two legitimate wives are given the precedence. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 28:11

With the work of an engraver . Rather, "an artificer." The engravings of a signet . Signets in Egypt were ordinarily rings, on the bezel of which the name of the owner was inscribed. Some were of solid gold; others with cylindrical bezels of glass or hard stone. On the early use of such signet rings in Egypt see Genesis 41:42 . Cylinders, strung round the wrist and engraved with a name and titles, were common in Mesopotamia from b.c. 2000. Ouches of gold. Settings in open-work or... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 28:12

Stones of memorial unto the children of Israel . Rather " for the children of Israel"—stones, i.e. which should serve to remind God that the high priest represented the twelve tribes, officiated in their name, and pleaded on their behalf. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 28:1-43

(Compare Exodus 39:1-31.) Moses is now commanded to commit all that pertains to the offerings made to the Lord in the sanctuary to the exclusive charge of the members of a single family, who were to hold their office from generation to generation. In the patriarchal times, the external rites of worship had generally been conducted by the head of the tribe or family, in accordance with the principle involved in the dedication of the firstborn Exodus 13:2; Numbers 3:12-13. Moses, as the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 28:11

Exodus 28:11. Ouches Hollow places, such as are made in gold rings, to receive and hold the precious stones. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 28:1-43

Click image for full-size versionClothing for the priests (28:1-43)All priests wore special clothing that gave them a dignity and honour suited to their office. The high priest’s clothing was especially striking, but more importantly its various pieces helped the people understand the sacredness of his functions before God (28:1-3).The most colourful piece of clothing worn by the high priest was the ephod (GNB: sacred vest), a short linen garment of the same material as the tabernacle curtains... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Exodus 28:9

two . . . stones , with six names on each: the names collectively, on the shoulders, the place of strength. The names on the breastplate, one on each stone (individually) on the heart, the place of love, verses: Exodus 28:15 . grave . Note the three gravings connected with the heart (Exodus 28:9 ), the shoulder (Exodus 28:21 ), and the head (Exodus 28:36 ). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Exodus 28:10

according to their birth . Here, on the shoulders (the place of strength), all were borne up alike; but over the heart (the place of love) the order was "according to the tribes" as God chose them, Exodus 28:2 . read more

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