Exodus 28:4
New International Version
These are the garments they are to make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban and a sash. They are to make these sacred garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so they may serve me as priests.

New Living Translation
These are the garments they are to make: a chestpiece, an ephod, a robe, a patterned tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these sacred garments for your brother, Aaron, and his sons to wear when they serve me as priests.

English Standard Version
These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a coat of checker work, a turban, and a sash. They shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother and his sons to serve me as priests.

Berean Standard Bible
These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests.

Berean Literal Bible
And these are the garments that they shall make: A breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. And they shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother and for his sons, that he may minister as priest to Me.

King James Bible
And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.

New King James Version
And these are the garments which they shall make: a breastplate, an ephod, a robe, a skillfully woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. So they shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother and his sons, that he may minister to Me as priest.

New American Standard Bible
And these are the garments which they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a tunic of checkered work, a turban, and a sash. They shall make holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that he may serve as priest to Me.

NASB 1995
“These are the garments which they shall make: a breastpiece and an ephod and a robe and a tunic of checkered work, a turban and a sash, and they shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother and his sons, that he may minister as priest to Me.

NASB 1977
“And these are the garments which they shall make: a breastpiece and an ephod and a robe and a tunic of checkered work, a turban and a sash, and they shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother and his sons, that he may minister as priest to Me.

Legacy Standard Bible
These are the garments which they shall make: a breastpiece and an ephod and a robe and a tunic of checkered work, a turban and a sash, and they shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother and his sons, in order for him to minister as priest to Me.

Amplified Bible
These are the garments which they shall make: a breastpiece and an ephod [for the breastpiece] and a robe and a tunic of checkered work, a turban, and a sash. They shall make sacred garments for Aaron your brother and his sons, so that he may serve as a priest to Me.

Berean Annotated Bible
These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron (light bringer) and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests.

Christian Standard Bible
These are the garments that they must make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a specially woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons so that they may serve me as priests.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These are the garments that they must make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a specially woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons so that they may serve Me as priests.

American Standard Version
And these are the garments which they shall make: a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a coat of checker work, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.

Contemporary English Version
Here are the items that need to be made: a breastpiece, a priestly vest, a robe, an embroidered shirt, a turban, and a sash. These sacred clothes are to be made for your brother Aaron and his sons who will be my priests.

English Revised Version
And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a coat of chequer work, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These are the clothes they will make: a breastplate, an ephod and the robe that is worn with it, another specially woven linen robe, the chief priest's turban, and a cloth belt. They will make these holy clothes for your brother Aaron and his sons so that they can serve me as priests.

Good News Translation
Tell them to make a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, an embroidered shirt, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these priestly garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they can serve me as priests.

International Standard Version
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.

NET Bible
Now these are the garments that they are to make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a fitted tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make holy garments for your brother Aaron and for his sons, that they may minister as my priests.

New Heart English Bible
These are the garments which they shall make: a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a coat of checker work, a turban, and a sash: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, and his sons, that he may minister to me in the priest's office.

Webster's Bible Translation
And these are the garments which they shall make; a breast-plate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a miter, and a girdle; and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister to me in the priest's office.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests.

World English Bible
These are the garments which they shall make: a breastplate, an ephod, a robe, a fitted tunic, a turban, and a sash. They shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother and his sons, that he may minister to me in the priest’s office.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And these [are] the garments which they make: a breastplate, and an ephod, and an upper robe, and an embroidered coat, a turban, and a girdle; indeed, they have made holy garments for your brother Aaron, and for his sons, for his being priest to Me.

Berean Literal Bible
And these are the garments that they shall make: A breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. And they shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother and for his sons, that he may minister as priest to Me.

Young's Literal Translation
And these are the garments which they make: a breastplate, and an ephod, and an upper robe, and an embroidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle; yea, they have made holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and for his sons, for his being priest to Me.

Smith's Literal Translation
And these the garments which they shall make: the ornament, and the girding on, and the upper garment and the tesselated tunic, the turban and girdle: and they made holy garments or Aaron thy brother, and for his sons to be priests to me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And these shall be the vestments that they shall make: A rational and an ephod, a tunick and a strait linen garment, a mitre and a girdle. They shall make the holy vestments for thy brother Aaron and his sons, that they may do the office of priesthood unto me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now these shall be the vestments that they shall make: A breastplate and an ephod, a tunic and a close-fit linen garment, a headdress and a wide belt. They shall make the holy vestments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may exercise the priesthood for me.

New American Bible
These are the vestments they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a brocade tunic, a turban, and a sash. In making these sacred vestments which your brother Aaron and his sons are to wear in serving as my priests,

New Revised Standard Version
These are the vestments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a checkered tunic, a turban, and a sash. When they make these sacred vestments for your brother Aaron and his sons to serve me as priests,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And these are the vestments which they shall make for them: a breastplate and an ephod and a robe and an embroidered coat and a mitre and a girdle; and they shall make holy vestments for Aaron your brother and his sons that they may minister to me in the priest's office.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And these are the garments that they shall make for them: a breastplate, and an ephod, and a cloak, and a coat of fine white linen, and a turban, and a girdle; and they shall make holy garments for Ahron your brother and for his sons to serve as Priests to me.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And these are the garments which they shall make: a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a tunic of chequer work, a mitre, and a girdle; and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto Me in the priest's office.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And these are the garments which they shall make: the breast-plate, and the shoulder-piece, and the full-length robe, and the tunic with a fringe, and the tire, and the girdle; and they shall make holy garments for Aaron and his sons to minister to me as priests.

Additional Translations ...



Context
Garments for the Priests
3You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest. 4These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests. 5They shall use gold, along with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen.…

Cross References
These are the garments that they shall make:

Exodus 39:1
From the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn they made specially woven garments for ministry in the sanctuary, as well as the holy garments for Aaron, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Leviticus 8:7-9
He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. / Moses also put the turban on Aaron’s head and set the gold plate, the holy diadem, on the front of the turban, as the LORD had commanded him.

Exodus 40:12-15
Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. / And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. / Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. …
a breastpiece,

Exodus 39:8-21
He made the breastpiece with the same workmanship as the ephod, with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen. / It was square when folded over double, a span long and a span wide. / And they mounted on it four rows of gemstones: The first row had a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; …

Leviticus 8:8
Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece.
an ephod,

Exodus 39:2-7
Bezalel made the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. / They hammered out thin sheets of gold and cut threads from them to interweave with the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen—the work of a skilled craftsman. / They made shoulder pieces for the ephod, which were attached at two of its corners, so it could be fastened. …

1 Samuel 2:18
Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod.

1 Samuel 30:7
Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him,
a robe,

Exodus 39:22-26
They made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, the work of a weaver, / with an opening in the center of the robe like that of a garment, with a collar around the opening so that it would not tear. / They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe. …

Leviticus 8:7
He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him.
a woven tunic,

Exodus 39:27
For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver,

Leviticus 16:4
He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them.

Ezekiel 44:17-18
When they enter the gates of the inner court, they are to wear linen garments; they must not wear anything made of wool when they minister at the gates of the inner court or inside the temple. / They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. They must not wear anything that makes them perspire.
a turban,

Exodus 39:28
as well as the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands and undergarments of finely spun linen,

Leviticus 8:9
Moses also put the turban on Aaron’s head and set the gold plate, the holy diadem, on the front of the turban, as the LORD had commanded him.

Zechariah 3:5
Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by.


Treasury of Scripture

And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a turban, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, and his sons, that he may minister to me in the priest's office.

a breastplate.

Exodus 28:15
And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine twined linen, shalt thou make it.

Exodus 39:8-21
And he made the breastplate of cunning work, like the work of the ephod; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen…

Isaiah 59:17
For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.

ephod.

Exodus 28:6-14
And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work…

Exodus 39:2-5,21,22
And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen…

Leviticus 8:7,8
And he put upon him the coat, and girded him with the girdle, and clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod upon him, and he girded him with the curious girdle of the ephod, and bound it unto him therewith…

a robe.

Exodus 28:31-34
And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue…

Exodus 39:25,26
And they made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, round about between the pomegranates; …

broidered

Exodus 28:29,40
And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually…

Leviticus 8:7
And he put upon him the coat, and girded him with the girdle, and clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod upon him, and he girded him with the curious girdle of the ephod, and bound it unto him therewith.

a mitre

Exodus 39:28
And a mitre of fine linen, and goodly bonnets of fine linen, and linen breeches of fine twined linen,

Leviticus 8:9
And he put the mitre upon his head; also upon the mitre, even upon his forefront, did he put the golden plate, the holy crown; as the LORD commanded Moses.

a girdle

Isaiah 11:5
And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.

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Exodus 28
1. Aaron and his sons are set apart for the priest's office
2. Holy garments are appointed
6. The ephod and girdle
15. The breast-plate with twelve precious stones
30. The Urim and Thummim
31. The robe of the ephod, with pomegranates and bells
36. The plate of the mitre
39. The embroidered coat
40. The garments for Aaron's sons












These are the garments that they shall make:

The priestly garments were appointed by God for glory and beauty, visibly setting apart those who drew near to Him in the sanctuary. Their careful design taught Israel that holy service required consecration, obedience, and reverence.

Exo 39:1 From the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn they made…
Lev 8:7-9 He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him…
Exo 40:12-15 Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance…

a breastpiece,

The breastpiece of judgment rested over the high priest’s heart and bore twelve precious stones engraved with the names of Israel’s tribes. When he entered before the LORD, he represented the covenant people before God. It also held the Urim and Thummim, by which the high priest sought God’s judgment in matters requiring divine direction.

Exo 39:8-21 He made the breastpiece with the same workmanship…
Lev 8:8 Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed…

an ephod,

The ephod was the distinctive outer garment of the high priest, fashioned from gold, blue, purple, scarlet yarn, and fine linen. Its shoulder stones carried the names of the tribes, showing that the high priest bore Israel before the LORD. The ephod joined splendor with responsibility, portraying the mediator’s sacred calling.

Exo 39:2-7 Bezalel made the ephod of finely spun linen…
1Sa 2:18 Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—…
1Sa 30:7 Then David said to Abiathar the priest, …

a robe,

The blue robe of the ephod was worn beneath the ephod and was bordered with pomegranates and golden bells. Its bells sounded as the high priest ministered in the Holy Place, according to God’s command, so that he would not die. Access to God’s presence was never casual, even for the priest appointed to serve there.

Exo 39:22-26 They made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth…
Lev 8:7 He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him…

a woven tunic,

The finely woven linen tunic formed the inner priestly garment. Linen garments reflected the cleanness fitting for service before the holy God, anticipating the righteous purity granted to God’s redeemed.

Exo 39:27 For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen…
Lev 16:4 He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban.…
Ezk 44:17-18 When they enter the gates of the inner court,…

a turban,

The high priest’s turban bore a gold plate inscribed, “Holy to the LORD.” Worn upon his forehead, it declared that he belonged wholly to God and bore the guilt connected with Israel’s holy offerings. Holiness was required not only in outward ministry but in the priest himself.

Exo 39:28 as well as the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands…
Lev 8:9 Moses also put the turban on Aaron’s head…
Zec 3:5 Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.”…

and a sash.

The sash secured the priestly garments and completed the ordered beauty of the attire. Preparedness for service belonged with consecration, for the priest stood ready to carry out the LORD’s commands.

Exo 39:29 and the sash of finely spun linen, embroidered with blue…
Lev 8:13 Then Moses presented Aaron’s sons, put tunics on them…
Isa 22:21 I will clothe him with your robe and tie your sash around him.…

They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons,

Aaron and his sons were chosen from among Israel and set apart for the priesthood. Their garments marked them as servants appointed to handle sacrifices, guard the sanctuary, teach God’s law, and intercede for the people.

Exo 29:29-30 The holy garments that belong to Aaron will belong…
Exo 40:13-15 And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments,…
Num 20:26-28 Remove Aaron’s priestly garments and put them on his son Eleazar.…

so that they may serve Me as priests.

The priesthood existed for God’s service and for Israel’s access to Him through the sacrifices He provided. Aaron’s ministry foreshadowed Jesus Christ, the sinless High Priest who entered once for all into God’s presence and intercedes for His people.

Exo 29:44 So I will consecrate the Tent of Meeting and the altar,…
Num 18:1-7 So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons…
Heb 5:1-4 Every high priest is appointed from among men…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Aaron
The brother of Moses, chosen by God to be the first high priest of Israel. His role was to mediate between God and the Israelites.

2. Priests
Aaron's sons, who were set apart to serve in the tabernacle, performing sacrifices and rituals as intermediaries between God and the people.

3. Sacred Garments
Specific clothing items designed for the priests, symbolizing their holy service and the dignity of their office.

4. Tabernacle
The portable sanctuary where God dwelled among His people and where the priests performed their duties.

5. Israelites
The chosen people of God, for whom the priestly service was instituted to maintain a covenant relationship with God.
Teaching Points
The Significance of Sacred Garments
The garments were not just for physical adornment but symbolized the holiness and responsibility of the priestly office. They remind us of the importance of being clothed in righteousness as we serve God.

The Role of the Priesthood
The priests served as mediators between God and the people, pointing to the ultimate mediator, Jesus Christ. This highlights the importance of intercession and mediation in our spiritual lives.

Holiness in Service
The detailed instructions for the priestly garments underscore the need for holiness and preparation in serving God. As believers, we are called to approach our service with reverence and dedication.

God's Provision for Worship
The provision of specific garments for the priests shows God's care in establishing a proper way to worship Him. It encourages us to seek God's guidance in how we worship and serve Him today.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 28:4?

2. How does Exodus 28:4 emphasize the importance of priestly garments in worship?

3. What spiritual significance do the priestly garments hold for believers today?

4. How do the garments in Exodus 28:4 foreshadow Christ's role as High Priest?

5. In what ways can we "clothe" ourselves for spiritual service today?

6. How does Exodus 28:4 connect to the New Testament teachings on holiness?

7. What is the significance of the priestly garments described in Exodus 28:4 for modern believers?

8. How do the garments in Exodus 28:4 reflect the holiness required of spiritual leaders today?

9. Why were specific materials and colors chosen for the priestly garments in Exodus 28:4?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 28?


What Does Exodus 28:4 Mean
These are the garments that they shall make

• God Himself outlines every item, reminding us that worship is never left to human imagination (Exodus 25:9, 40; Hebrews 8:5).

• Each piece will embody a facet of His holiness; nothing is decorative only—everything preaches (Psalm 93:5).

• By calling for skilled artisans (Exodus 28:3), the Lord affirms that excellence in craftsmanship is an act of obedience.


A breastpiece

• Worn over the heart, it carried the twelve stones of Israel, keeping God’s people continually “over Aaron’s heart before the LORD” (Exodus 28:29).

• The Urim and Thummim rested inside (Exodus 28:30), showing that guidance flows through intercession.

• Later echoes: Christ, our High Priest, bears us on His heart (Hebrews 7:25) and reveals God’s will perfectly (John 1:18).


An ephod

• A richly embroidered, apron-like vest (Exodus 28:6-14) signified service; the onyx shoulder stones engraved with the tribes’ names spread the weight of the nation across the priest’s shoulders—an image of Christ carrying us (Isaiah 9:6; Luke 15:5).

• David wore a linen ephod while worshiping (2 Samuel 6:14), hinting that true kingship is rooted in priestly humility.


A robe

• The blue robe (Exodus 28:31-35) was fringed with pomegranates and golden bells.

– Pomegranates: fruitfulness (Song of Songs 4:13).

– Bells: audible testimony—every movement before God is heard (Hebrews 4:13).

• Oil once poured on Aaron’s head flowed down this robe (Psalm 133:2), prefiguring unity in the body of Christ.


A woven tunic

• One seamless piece (Exodus 28:39) anticipates the tunic for which soldiers cast lots at the cross (John 19:23-24).

• Its wholeness pictures an undivided life of holiness (James 1:8).

• Linen’s purity signposts righteousness (Revelation 19:8).


A turban

• The linen headpiece bore a gold plate inscribed “Holy to the LORD” (Exodus 28:36-38).

• Positioned on the forehead, it declared that the priest—and by extension the nation—belonged exclusively to God (Leviticus 20:26).

• In Zechariah 3:4-5 the filthy turban is exchanged for a clean one, illustrating gracious cleansing.


And a sash

• The embroidered sash secured all other garments (Exodus 28:39), speaking of readiness for service (Luke 12:35-37).

• In Revelation 1:13 Christ appears “with a golden sash around His chest,” revealing Him as ultimate Priest-King who holds everything together (Colossians 1:17).


They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons

• Holiness is not optional attire; it is the uniform of those who draw near (Leviticus 10:3).

• Aaron’s sons share his calling, showing that ministry is a family stewardship (Numbers 25:13; 2 Timothy 1:5).

• Today all believers are “a royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9), clothed in Christ’s righteousness (Galatians 3:27).


So that they may serve Me as priests

• Purpose drives the wardrobe: without holiness, service is impossible (Hebrews 12:14).

• Priests stand between God and people, offering sacrifices (Hebrews 5:1); Jesus fulfills and surpasses this role (Hebrews 7:27).

• Our service now includes spiritual sacrifices—praise, good works, and evangelism (Hebrews 13:15-16; Romans 12:1).


summary

Exodus 28:4 details garments that convert ordinary men into God’s representatives. Each piece—breastpiece, ephod, robe, tunic, turban, sash—proclaims God’s character and the priest’s mission. Holiness, intercession, guidance, service, and readiness weave together, foreshadowing Christ’s perfect priesthood and our calling to wear His righteousness while serving a watching world.

(4). These are the garments.—The garments peculiar to the high priest are taken first, and described with great elaboration in thirty-six verses (4-39). The most conspicuous was the breastplate, described in Exodus 28:13-30, and here mentioned first of all. Next to this came the peculiar vestment called the “ephod,” a sort of jerkin or waistcoat, upon which the breastplate was worn (described in Exodus 28:6-12). Under the ephod was the long robe of blue, called “the robe of the ephod,” which may be considered as the main garment, and which is described in Exodus 28:31-35. Upon his head the high priest wore a “mitre” or turban (described in Exodus 28:36-38); and inside his “robe” he wore a linen shirt or tunic, secured by a girdle (Exodus 28:39). Underneath the tunic he wore linen drawers (Exodus 28:42-43...

Verse 4. - These are the garments. The enumeration does not follow the same order exactly as the description. The two agree, however, in giving the precedence to the same three articles of apparel out of the six - viz., the breast-plate, the ephod, and the robe. His sons - i.e., his successors in the office of high priest, The materials of the priestly garments.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
These
וְאֵ֨לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

are the garments
הַבְּגָדִ֜ים (hab·bə·ḡā·ḏîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

that
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

they shall make:
יַעֲשׂ֗וּ (ya·‘ă·śū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

a breastpiece,
חֹ֤שֶׁן (ḥō·šen)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2833: A pocket, rich, the gorget of the highpriest

an ephod,
וְאֵפוֹד֙ (wə·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 646: A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image

a robe,
וּמְעִ֔יל (ū·mə·‘îl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4598: A robe

a woven
תַּשְׁבֵּ֖ץ (taš·bêṣ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8665: Checkered stuff

tunic,
וּכְתֹ֥נֶת (ū·ḵə·ṯō·neṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3801: A shirt

a turban,
מִצְנֶ֣פֶת (miṣ·ne·p̄eṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4701: Turban (of the high priest)

and a sash.
וְאַבְנֵ֑ט (wə·’aḇ·nêṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 73: A girdle

They are to make
וְעָשׂ֨וּ (wə·‘ā·śū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

[these] holy
קֹ֜דֶשׁ (qō·ḏeš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

garments
בִגְדֵי־ (ḇiḡ·ḏê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

for your brother
אָחִ֛יךָ (’ā·ḥî·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )

Aaron
לְאַהֲרֹ֥ן (lə·’a·hă·rōn)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

and his sons,
וּלְבָנָ֖יו (ū·lə·ḇā·nāw)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

so that they may serve Me as priests.
לְכַהֲנוֹ־ (lə·ḵa·hă·nōw-)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3547: To officiate as a, priest, to put on regalia


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OT Law: Exodus 28:4 These are the garments which they shall (Exo. Ex)

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