exodus 28

Summary

Exodus 28 provides detailed instructions for making the sacred garments for Aaron and his sons, who will serve as priests. These garments are designed to reflect the holiness and dignity of their office and include the ephod, breastplate, robe, tunic, turban, and sash.

Key Points

• God instructs Moses to make holy garments for Aaron and his sons to serve as priests (Exodus 28:1-2).

• Skilled artisans are to make the garments, including the ephod, breastplate, robe, tunic, turban, and sash (Exodus 28:3-4).

• The ephod is to be made of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine twined linen, with shoulder pieces and a skillfully woven waistband (Exodus 28:6-8).

• Two onyx stones engraved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel are to be mounted on the shoulder pieces of the ephod (Exodus 28:9-12).

• The breastplate of judgment is to be made with the same materials as the ephod and contain twelve stones, each engraved with the name of a tribe (Exodus 28:15-21).

• The breastplate is to be fastened to the ephod with gold chains and rings, and it will hold the Urim and Thummim for making decisions (Exodus 28:22-30).

• The robe of the ephod is to be made entirely of blue cloth, with an opening for the head and a woven edge to prevent tearing (Exodus 28:31-32).

• Pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, along with gold bells, are to be attached to the hem of the robe (Exodus 28:33-34).

• Aaron is to wear the robe when ministering, and the sound of the bells will be heard when he enters and leaves the Holy Place (Exodus 28:35).

• A plate of pure gold engraved with "HOLINESS TO THE LORD" is to be fastened to the front of the turban (Exodus 28:36-38).

• The tunic, turban, and sash are to be made of fine linen, and Aaron's sons are to wear tunics, sashes, and caps (Exodus 28:39-41).

• The garments are to be worn by Aaron and his sons when they minister in the Tabernacle, to consecrate them and make them holy (Exodus 28:42-43).