John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 39:2-31
And he made the ephod of gold ,.... From hence to the end of verse thirty one we have a very particular account of the making of the priest's garments exactly according to the directions given to Moses; see Gill on Exodus 28:1 &c.; to end of chapter twenty eight; only it may be observed, that here in Exodus 39:3 an account is given of the manner in which they made the gold fit to be worked along with the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; they beat the gold into thin plates, and then... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 39:1-31
In this account of the making of the priests? garments, according to the instructions given (ch. 28), we may observe, 1. That the priests? garments are called here clothes of service, Exod. 39:1. Note, Those that wear robes of honour must look upon them as clothes of service; for from those upon whom honour is put service is expected. It is said of those that are arrayed in white robes that they are before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple, Rev. 7:13. Holy garments... read more