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Exodus 35:19
and the woven garments for ministering in the holy place—both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses lists the specific items the Israelites must provide for the tabernacle's construction. This instruction appears between the listing of structural hardware and the congregation's withdrawal from his presence.
The words — The Hebrew בִּגְדֵי הַשָּׂרֵד (bigdei hasarad) denotes "woven garments," while בִּגְדֵי הַקֹּדֶשׁ (bigdei hakodesh) means "holy garments." These terms mark the distinction between ordinary textiles and consecrated priestly vestments.
The thread — The text echoes the initial priestly appointment in Exodus 28:1 and the earlier material command in Exodus 31:10. Its execution is recorded in Exodus 39:1 when the artisans complete the specially woven garments for sanctuary ministry.
Why it lands — The passage requires the community to supply designated materials for a specific priestly line. It establishes that sacred service depends on both consecrated attire and authorized personnel.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The cloths of service, to do service in the holy place, the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest’s office.
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,
- Exodus 28:1 “Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.
- 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.
- Exodus 39:41 and the woven garments for ministering in the sanctuary, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests.
- Numbers 4:5 Whenever the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons are to go in, take down the veil of the curtain, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it.