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Other Priestly Garments
"The robe of the ephod shall be made of blue cloth, with an opening for Aaron's head. It shall have a woven band around this opening, just as on the neck of a coat of mail, so that it will not fray. The bottom edge of the robe shall be embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet pomegranates, alternated with gold bells. Aaron shall wear the robe whenever he goes in to minister to the Lord; the bells will tinkle as he goes in and out of the presence of the Lord in the Holy Place, so that he will not die.
"Next, make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it, just as you would upon a seal, 'Consecrated to Jehovah.' This plate is to be attached by means of a blue ribbon to the front of Aaron's turban. In this way Aaron will be wearing it upon his forehead, and thus bear the guilt connected with any errors regarding the offerings of the people of Israel. It shall always be worn when he goes into the presence of the Lord, so that the people will be accepted and forgiven.
"Weave Aaron's tunic from fine-twined linen, using a checkerboard pattern; make the turban, too, of this linen; and make him an embroidered sash.
"Then, for Aaron's sons, make robes, sashes, and turbans to give them honor and respect. Clothe Aaron and his sons with these garments, and then dedicate these men to their ministry by annointing their heads with olive oil, thus sanctifying them as the priests, my ministers. Also make linen undershorts for them, to be worn beneath their robes next to their bodies, reaching from hips to knees. These are to be worn whenever Aaron and his sons go into the Tabernacle or to the altar in the Holy Place, lest they be guilty and die. This is a permanent ordinance for Aaron and his sons."
TEXT SOURCE:
(Exodus 28:31-43) The Children's Living Bible, ©1970 Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton Illinois 60187
TITLE SOURCE: The New Student Bible, ©1992 Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids Michigan
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