Exodus 28:35 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 28:31-39

Here is, 1. Direction given concerning the robe of the ephod, Exod. 28:31-35. This was next under the ephod, and reached down to the knees, was without sleeves, and was put on over their head, having holes on the sides to put the arms through, or, as Maimonides describes it, was not sewed together on the sides at all. The hole on the top, through which the head was put, was carefully bound about, that it might not tear in the putting on. In religious worship, care must be taken to prevent... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 28:35

And it shall be upon Aaron to minister ,.... That is, the robe before described shall be put upon him, that he might minister in the priest's office, for without this, as well as the other garments, he might not: and his sound shall be heard when he goeth in unto the holy place before the Lord, and when he cometh out ; by means of which the priests would have notice that they might depart, and he be alone in his ministrations; or rather, that the people might know his going out and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 28:35

His sound shall be heard - The bells were doubtless intended to keep up the people's attention to the very solemn and important office which the priest was then performing, that they might all have their hearts engaged in the work; and at the same time to keep Aaron himself in remembrance that he ministered before Jehovah, and should not come into his presence without due reverence. That he die not - This seems an allusion to certain ceremonies which still prevail in the eastern... read more

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 28:31-35

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 28:34-35

A golden bell and a pomegranate . Hebrew tradition gives a most uncertain sound with respect to the number of the bells. According to some, they were 12 only; according to others, 72; according to a third school, 3651 Equally conflicting are the explanations given of their symbolism— This last view is supported by the words of Exodus 28:35 — it shall be upon Aaron to minister, and his sound shall be hoard , or "that its sound may be heard." The bells were a means of uniting priest and... 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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Exodus 28:31-35

THE ROBE"And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue. And it shall have a hole for the head in the midst thereof: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of a coat of mail, that it be not rent. And upon the skirts of it make pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, round about the skirts thereof; and bells of gold between them round about: a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Exodus 28:20-43

6. The investiture of the priests 27:20-28:43Here begins the revelation of those things that related to the Israelites’ relationship with God (Exodus 27:20 to Exodus 30:38). The preceding section (Exodus 25:10 to Exodus 27:19) emphasized the revelation of the things that revealed God’s character. The priesthood is the primary revelation in this new section."The approach to the Holy One, both within the biblical tradition and outside it, has always included some kind of mediatorial ministry, for... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 28:31-39

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 28:35

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 28:35

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 28:1-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 28:31-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 28:34-35

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 28:1-43

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Exodus 28:31-35

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Exodus 28:20-43

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