Exodus 28:4 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 28:1-5

We have here, I. The priests nominated: Aaron and his sons, Exod. 28:1. Hitherto every master of a family was priest to his own family, and offered, as he saw cause, upon altars of earth; but now that the families of Israel began to be incorporated into a nation, and a tabernacle of the congregation was to be erected, as a visible centre of their unity, it was requisite there should be a public priesthood instituted. Moses, who had hitherto officiated, and is therefore reckoned among the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 28:4

And these are the garments which they shall make ,.... Some for Aaron and some for his sons, some peculiar to the high priest, and others in common to him and other priests: a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle ; of each of which, with others, there is a more particular account in this chapter, and will be observed in their order: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons : as those before mentioned, with... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 28:4

Breastplate - חשן choshen . See Clarke on Exodus 25:7 ; (note). Ephod - אפד . See Clarke's note on Exodus 25:7 . Robe - מעיל meil , from עלה alah , to go up, go upon; hence the meil may be considered as an upper coat, a surtout. It is described by Josephus as a garment that reaches down to the feet, not made of two distinct pieces, but was one entire long garment, woven throughout. This was immediately under the ephod. See Clarke on Exodus 28:31 ; (note), etc. ... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 28:4

Verse 4 4.And these are the garments. Here again I must remind my readers, that they should abandon all subtle speculations, and be contented with simplicity. I might repeat many plausible allegories, which perhaps would find more favor with some than a sound knowledge of facts. If any should delight in this kind of child’s play, let him only read what Jerome wrote to Fabiola; in which he collected almost everything that he possibly could from the writings of others; but nothing will be found... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 28:1-12

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 28:4

These are the garments . The enumeration does not follow the same order exactly as the description. The two agree, however, in giving the precedence to the same three articles of apparel out of the six—viz; the breast-plate, the ephod, and the robe. His sons — i.e; his successors in the office of high priest, 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

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 28:4

garments . In this verse and Exodus 28:39 general. See Structure above. and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton, App-6 . Aaron's garments described first. There were in all eight: (1) the mitre (with its plate); (2) the breast- plate; (3) the ephod; (4) the robe of the ephod; (5) the tut ban; (6) the girdle; (7) the drawers; (8) the coat. Eight is the Dominical number, or number of the Lord See App-10 . read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 28:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 28:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 28:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 28:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 28:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 28:1-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 28:4

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 28:1-43

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Exodus 28:4

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