Bible Strands
Exodus 28:2
Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God addresses Moses at Sinai, directing the preparation of priestly vestments for Aaron and his sons prior to the establishment of the tabernacle service.
The words — The imperative עָשִׂ֥יתָ ('a.Si.ta) commands "you will make," while קֹ֖דֶשׁ (Ko.desh) denotes the specific category of "holiness" or set-apart status applied to the garments.
The thread — This command anchors the recurring theme of consecrated apparel in Exodus 31:10, the ritual anointing in Leviticus 8:30, and the symbolic purity imagery in Revelation 19:8.
Why it lands — The text establishes that priestly service requires externally crafted objects designated as holy, and it requires the reader to recognize that sacred function depends on divinely mandated preparation rather than human initiative.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty.
Cross-references
- Exodus 31:10 as well as the woven garments, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests,
- Leviticus 8:30 Next, Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments, and on his sons and their garments. So he consecrated Aaron and his garments, as well as Aaron’s sons and their garments.
- Revelation 19:8 She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.
- Job 40:10 Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory.
- Hebrews 7:26 Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
- 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 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.
- Revelation 5:10 You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”
- Exodus 28:40 Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor.
- Psalms 90:16 May Your work be shown to Your servants, and Your splendor to their children.