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Themes in Exodus 28

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Themes in Exodus 28

Exodus 28:1 (show verse)

"You are to bring your brother Aaron, along with his sons, from among the Israelis so they can serve as priests for me: that is, Aaron and his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Aaron » Priesthood of
Aaron » Facts concerning » Made the high priest
Abihu » Called to the priesthood
Call » To special religious duty » See above, and
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » moses
The high priest » Specially called of God
Ithamar » Son of aaron
Jews, the » Had an ecclesiastical establishment
Leaders » Dues of » High priests
Levites » Of the amramites, aaron and his family were set apart as priests
Ministers » Called by God
Nadab » Son of aaron » Set apart to priesthood
Priest » The time of moses
priests » High priests
Religious » Dues of » High priests
Theocracy » Consisted in his » Appointing ecclesiastical officers
Types » Of the saviour » High priest, typical of the mediatorship
Types of Christ » Aaron

Exodus 28:2 (show verse)

You are to make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for dignity and beauty.

Clothing » of priests » General references
Dress » Garments of priests » General references
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Splendid dress
The high priest » Specially called of God
The high priest » Were for beauty and ornament
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The time of moses
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
priests » Garments of » General references

Exodus 28:3 (show verse)

You are to speak to all who are skilled, whom I've endowed with talent, that they should make Aaron's garments for consecrating him to serve me as priest.

Art » Primitive » Of the tailor
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Tailor
Arts of the » Tailor
Genius » Mechanical, a divine inspiration
The high priest » Made by divine wisdom given to bezaleel, &c
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The time of moses
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
priests » Publicly consecrated

These are the garments that they are to make: a breast piece, an ephod, a robe, a checkered tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make holy garments for Aaron your brother and for his sons to serve me as priests.

Breastplate » A part of the high priest's dress
Dress » Embroidered coat
Dress » Robe
Embroidery » On the girdle and coat of the high priest, intermingled with gold
the Ephod » For the high priest » Commanded to be made
Girdle » An article of dress
Girdle » Worn » High priest
Gold » Priestly and royal garments adorned with
The high priest » Special garments of » Broidered coat
The high priest » Special garments of » Linen mitre
The high priest » Special garments of » Girdle
Nadab » Son of aaron » Set apart to priesthood
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The time of moses
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of

Exodus 28:5 (show verse)

They are to use gold, blue, purple, and scarlet material, as well as fine linen."

Gold » Priestly and royal garments adorned with
Linen » Vestments of priests made of
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Purple » Used in the tabernacle

Exodus 28:6 (show verse)

"They are to make the ephod from gold, along with blue, purple, and scarlet material and fine woven linen, all of it skillfully worked.

Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Described
the Ephod » For the high priest » Made of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, &c
Gold » Priestly and royal garments adorned with
The high priest » Special garments of » Ephod with its curious girdle
Linen » Vestments of priests made of
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of

Exodus 28:7 (show verse)

It is to have two shoulder-pieces attached to its two edges so it can be joined together.

Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Described
the Ephod » For the high priest » Shoulders of, joined by onyx stones engraved with names of the twelve tribes of israel
The high priest » Special garments of » Ephod with its curious girdle
Linen » Vestments of priests made of
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of

Exodus 28:8 (show verse)

The skillfully woven band that is on it is to be made like it, that is, of one piece with it, of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet material, and fine woven linen.

Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Described
the Ephod » For the high priest » Had a girdle of curious work
Girdle » Embroidered
Linen » Vestments of priests made of
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of

Exodus 28:9 (show verse)

You are to take two onyx stones and engrave the names of the sons of Israel on them,

Engraving » On the stones set in the priest's breastplate
Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Described
the Ephod » For the high priest » Shoulders of, joined by onyx stones engraved with names of the twelve tribes of israel
Onyx » Used in the breastplate
Precious stones » Art of engraving upon, early known to the jews
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Stones » Precious » In the breastplate and ephod

Exodus 28:10 (show verse)

six of their names on one stone, and the six remaining names on the other stone. Engrave them according to their order of birth.

Engraving » On the stones set in the priest's breastplate
Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Described
the Ephod » For the high priest » Shoulders of, joined by onyx stones engraved with names of the twelve tribes of israel
Onyx » Used in the breastplate
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Stones » Precious » In the breastplate and ephod

Exodus 28:11 (show verse)

With work like a jeweler engraves on a signet, you are to inscribe the two stones with the names of the sons of Israel, and you are to mount them in settings of gold filigree.

Arts and crafts » Names of various » Engraving
Arts of the » Engraver
Engraving » On the stones set in the priest's breastplate
Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Described
the Ephod » For the high priest » Shoulders of, joined by onyx stones engraved with names of the twelve tribes of israel
Gold » Used in the arts » Into ornaments
Onyx » Used in the breastplate
Ouches » Sockets
Precious stones » Art of engraving upon, early known to the jews
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Engraved
Seals » Precious stones set in gold used as
Stones » Precious » In the breastplate and ephod

Exodus 28:12 (show verse)

You are to put the two stones on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as stones of remembrance representing the sons of Israel, and Aaron is to carry their names into the LORD's presence on his two shoulders as a memorial.

Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Described
the Ephod » For the high priest » Shoulders of, joined by onyx stones engraved with names of the twelve tribes of israel
The high priest » Duties of » Bearing before the lord the names of israel for a memorial
Memorial » Shoulder stones of the ephod
Memorials » The stones of the ephod
Onyx » Used in the breastplate
Precious stones » Used for » Adorning the high priest's ephod
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Stones » Precious » In the breastplate and ephod
Types » Of the saviour » High priest, typical of the mediatorship

Exodus 28:13 (show verse)

You are to make settings of gold filigree,

Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Described
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Stones » Precious » In the breastplate and ephod

Exodus 28:14 (show verse)

and you are to make two chains of pure gold twisted like cords, and then fasten the twisted chains to the filigree settings."

Chains » Worn » High priest » Breastplate
Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Described
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Stones » Precious » In the breastplate and ephod

Exodus 28:15 (show verse)

"You are to make a breast piece to be worn by the high priest when he makes legal decisions. It is to be skillfully worked, made like the work of the ephod from gold, blue, purple, and scarlet material, and from fine woven linen.

Breastplate » Of the priests
Breastplate » For the high priest » Materials of
Breastplate » For high priest » Directions for the making of
The high priest » Special garments of » Breastplate
Linen » Vestments of priests made of
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Stones » Precious » In the breastplate and ephod

Exodus 28:16 (show verse)

It is to be square when folded double, one hand span long and one hand span wide.

Breastplate » For the high priest » Form and dimensions of
Breastplate » For high priest » Directions for the making of
The high priest » Special garments of » Breastplate
Measure » A span
Measures » Of length » Span
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Span » About nine or ten inches
Stones » Precious » In the breastplate and ephod

Exodus 28:17 (show verse)

You are to mount on it a setting for four rows of stones. The first row is to contain carnelian, topaz, and emerald;

Breastplate » Had names of the tribes engraved on precious stones
Breastplate » For high priest » Directions for the making of
Carbuncle » One of the precious stones set in breastplate
The high priest » Special garments of » Breastplate
Precious stones » Pearls » Sardius
Precious stones » Pearls » Topaz
Precious stones » Used for » Adorning the breastplate of judgment
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Sardine or sardius
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Carbuncle
Precious stones » Names of » Carbuncle
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Sardius » In the breastplate
Stones » Precious » In the breastplate and ephod
Topaz » In the breastplate

Exodus 28:18 (show verse)

the second row ruby, sapphire, and crystal;

Breastplate » Had names of the tribes engraved on precious stones
Breastplate » For high priest » Directions for the making of
Diamond » One of the jewels in the breastplate
Emerald » Set in the breastplate
The high priest » Special garments of » Breastplate
Precious stones » Pearls » Sapphire
Precious stones » Names of » Emeralds
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Diamond
Precious stones » Names of » Diamonds
Precious stones » Used for » Adorning the breastplate of judgment
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Sapphire » Set in the breastplate
Stones » Precious » In the breastplate and ephod

Exodus 28:19 (show verse)

the third row jacinth, agate, and amethyst;

Agate » A precious stone
Amethyst » A precious stone
Breastplate » Had names of the tribes engraved on precious stones
Breastplate » For high priest » Directions for the making of
The high priest » Special garments of » Breastplate
Ligure » A precious stone
Precious stones » Names of » Amethyst
Precious stones » Names of » Agate
Precious stones » Used for » Adorning the breastplate of judgment
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Amethyst
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Agate
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Stones » Precious » In the breastplate and ephod

Exodus 28:20 (show verse)

the fourth row beryl, onyx, and jasper, and they are to be set in gold filigree.

Beryl » Set in the breastplate
Breastplate » Had names of the tribes engraved on precious stones
Breastplate » For high priest » Directions for the making of
The high priest » Special garments of » Breastplate
Jasper » A precious stone, set in the high priest's breastplate
Onyx » Used in the breastplate
Precious stones » Names of » Onyx
Precious stones » Names of » Beryl
Precious stones » Names of » Jasper
Precious stones » Used for » Adorning the breastplate of judgment
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Onyx
Precious stones » Art of setting, known to the jews
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Stones » Precious » In the breastplate and ephod

Exodus 28:21 (show verse)

The stones are to correspond to the names of the sons of Israel, twelve stones corresponding to their names. They are to be engraved like a signet, each with the name of one of the twelve tribes.

Breastplate » Had names of the tribes engraved on precious stones
Breastplate » For high priest » Directions for the making of
Engraving » On the stones set in the priest's breastplate
The high priest » Special garments of » Breastplate
Precious stones » Art of engraving upon, early known to the jews
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Engraved
Stones » Precious » In the breastplate and ephod
The tribes of israel » Names of, engraven on the breastplate of the high priest

Exodus 28:22 (show verse)

"You are to make chains of pure gold, twisted like cords, for the breast piece.

Breastplate » Inseparably united to the ephod
Breastplate » For high priest » Directions for the making of
Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Breastplate attached to
The high priest » Special garments of » Breastplate
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of

Exodus 28:23 (show verse)

You are to make two gold rings for the breast piece, and put the two rings on the two edges of the breast piece.

Exodus 28:24 (show verse)

You are to put the two gold cords on the two gold rings at the edges of the breast piece,

Exodus 28:25 (show verse)

and you are to attach the other two ends of the two cords to the filigree settings and attach them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod in front.

Breastplate » Inseparably united to the ephod
Breastplate » For high priest » Directions for the making of
Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Breastplate attached to
the Ephod » For the high priest » Breastplate of judgment inseparably united to
The high priest » Special garments of » Breastplate
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of

Exodus 28:26 (show verse)

"You are to make two gold rings and attach them to the two edges of the breast piece, on the side of it that is toward the inner side of the ephod.

Breastplate » Inseparably united to the ephod
Breastplate » For high priest » Directions for the making of
Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Breastplate attached to
the Ephod » For the high priest » Breastplate of judgment inseparably united to
The high priest » Special garments of » Breastplate
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of

Exodus 28:27 (show verse)

You are to make two gold rings and attach them in front on the lower part of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod close to the place where it's joined, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod.

Breastplate » Inseparably united to the ephod
Breastplate » For high priest » Directions for the making of
Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Breastplate attached to
the Ephod » For the high priest » Breastplate of judgment inseparably united to
The high priest » Special garments of » Breastplate
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of

Exodus 28:28 (show verse)

They are to fasten the rings on the breast piece to the rings on the ephod with a blue cord so it will rest on the skillfully woven band of the ephod and so the breast piece won't come loose from the ephod.

Breastplate » Inseparably united to the ephod
Breastplate » For high priest » Directions for the making of
Colors » Blue: symbol of deity
Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Breastplate attached to
the Ephod » For the high priest » Breastplate of judgment inseparably united to
The high priest » Special garments of » Breastplate
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of

Exodus 28:29 (show verse)

"Aaron is to carry the names of Israel's sons on his heart on the breast piece to be worn by the high priest when he makes legal decisions, that is, whenever he goes into the Holy Place in order to remember them continuously in the LORD's presence.

Breastplate » Worn as a memorial
Breastplate » For high priest » Directions for the making of
Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Breastplate attached to
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Bearing the names of israel upon his heart
The high priest » Duties of » Bearing before the lord the names of israel for a memorial
The high priest » Special garments of » Breastplate
Holy » Love for prophecies of the rebuilding of » Place
Holy of holies » Was called the » Holy place
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Types » Of the saviour » High priest, typical of the mediatorship

Exodus 28:30 (show verse)

You are to put the Urim and Thummim into the breast piece of judgment, and they are to be on Aaron's heart when he goes into the LORD's presence. He is to carry the breast piece of decision that depicts Israel's sons on his heart in the LORD's presence continuously."

Breastplate » The urim and thummim placed in
Breastplate » For high priest » Directions for the making of
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Revelation » Methods of » By urim and thummim
Types » Of the saviour » High priest, typical of the mediatorship
Urim and thummim » Placed in the breastplate of the high priest
Urim and thummim » In the breastplate

Exodus 28:31 (show verse)

"You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue.

Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Described
the Ephod » For the high priest » Worn over the robe
The high priest » Special garments of » Robe of the ephod
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of

Exodus 28:32 (show verse)

There is to be an opening at its top, in the middle, with a woven binding around the opening like the opening of a coat of mail so that it cannot be torn.

Arts and crafts » Names of various » Weaving
Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Described
Habergeon » A part of the defensive armor of a soldier
The high priest » Special garments of » Robe of the ephod
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Weaving » Of the ephod

Exodus 28:33 (show verse)

On its hem you are to make blue and purple and scarlet pomegranates, all around the skirt, with gold bells between them all the way around.

Bell » Attached to the hem of the priest's robe
Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Described
natural Fruit » Varieties of » Pomegranates
The high priest » Special garments of » Robe of the ephod
Pomegranate » Figures of the fruits of, were embroidered on the ephod
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of

Exodus 28:34 (show verse)

You are to have a gold bell and a pomegranate, then a gold bell and a pomegranate, on the hem of the robe all the way around it.

Bell » Attached to the hem of the priest's robe
Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Described
The high priest » Special garments of » Robe of the ephod
Pomegranate » Figures of the fruits of, were embroidered on the ephod
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of

Exodus 28:35 (show verse)

Aaron is to wear the robe when he ministers so its sound may be heard when he enters and leaves the Holy Place in the LORD's presence, so that he won't die.

Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » Described
The high priest » Special garments of » Robe of the ephod
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of

Exodus 28:36 (show verse)

"You are to make a medallion of pure gold, and engrave on it "Holy to the LORD,' like the engravings of a signet.

Engraving » On the stones set in the priest's breastplate
The high priest » Special garments of » Plate or crown of gold, &c
Inscriptions » Holiness » to the lord » Engraved » High priest
Ministers » Should be » Holy
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Engraved

Exodus 28:37 (show verse)

You are to put it on a blue cord and place it on the turban. It is to be on the front of the turban

Colors » Blue: symbol of deity
The high priest » Special garments of » Plate or crown of gold, &c
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of

Exodus 28:38 (show verse)

and worn on Aaron's forehead in order to take away any guilt contained in the holy things which the Israelis consecrate as holy gifts. It is to remain on his forehead continuously, so they may be accepted in the LORD's presence.

The high priest » Special garments of » Plate or crown of gold, &c
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Types » Of the saviour » High priest, typical of the mediatorship
Worship » Iniquity of the holy things,

Exodus 28:39 (show verse)

"You are to weave the checkered tunic of fine linen, you are to make a turban of fine linen, and you are to make an embroidered sash.

Arts and crafts » Names of various » Embroidery
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Needlework
Embroidery » On the girdle and coat of the high priest, intermingled with gold
Girdle » Worn » High priest
The high priest » Special garments of » Broidered coat
The high priest » Special garments of » Linen mitre
The high priest » Special garments of » Girdle
Linen » Vestments of priests made of
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of

Exodus 28:40 (show verse)

"You are to make tunics for the sons of Aaron, you are to make sashes for them, and you are to make head coverings for them for dignity and beauty.

Aaron » Descendants of » ordained Priests » priests
Bonnet » Worn » priests
Clothing » Coats
Dress » Clothing » Coats
Dress » Garments of priests » Bonnets of
Dress » Embroidered coat
Dress » Of the head » Bonnets (rv, head-tires), prescribed by moses, for the priests
Ephod » A sacred vestment worn by the high priest » It was called coat
Girdle » Other priests
Linen » Vestments of priests made of
Nadab » Son of aaron » Set apart to priesthood
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
priests » Garments of » The coat or tunic
priests » Garments of » The bonnet
priests » Garments of » The girdle

Exodus 28:41 (show verse)

You are to put them on Aaron your brother, and on his sons with him, and you are to anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them to serve as my priests.

Aaron » Descendants of » ordained Priests » priests
Anointing » In consecration » of priests
Linen » Vestments of priests made of
Nadab » Son of aaron » Set apart to priesthood
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of

Exodus 28:42 (show verse)

"You are to make linen undergarments for them to cover their naked flesh, and they are to reach from the loins to the thighs.

Aaron » Descendants of » ordained Priests » priests
Breeches » For the priests
Linen » Vestments of priests made of
Nadab » Son of aaron » Set apart to priesthood
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
priests » Garments of » The linen breeches

Exodus 28:43 (show verse)

They shall be on Aaron and his sons when they enter the Tent of Meeting or when they approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place so they don't incur guilt and die. This is to be a perpetual ordinance for him and for his descendants after him."

Aaron » Descendants of » ordained Priests » priests
Nadab » Son of aaron » Set apart to priesthood
Priest » The time of moses » Vestments of
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Vestments of
Priest » The time of moses » Hereditary, descent of office
priests » Garments of » Worn always while engaged in the service of the tabernacle