Exodus 28:37
And thou shalt put it on a blue lace, that it may be upon the mitre; upon the forefront of the mitre it shall be.
Original Language Analysis
וְשַׂמְתָּ֤
And thou shalt put
H7760
וְשַׂמְתָּ֤
And thou shalt put
Strong's:
H7760
Word #:
1 of 13
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
אֹתוֹ֙
H853
אֹתוֹ֙
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
3 of 13
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
תְּכֵ֔לֶת
it on a blue
H8504
תְּכֵ֔לֶת
it on a blue
Strong's:
H8504
Word #:
5 of 13
the cerulean mussel, i.e., the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith
וְהָיָ֖ה
H1961
וְהָיָ֖ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
6 of 13
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
7 of 13
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הַמִּצְנֶ֖פֶת
of the mitre
H4701
הַמִּצְנֶ֖פֶת
of the mitre
Strong's:
H4701
Word #:
8 of 13
a tiara, i.e., official turban (of a king or high priest)
מ֥וּל
H4136
מ֥וּל
Strong's:
H4136
Word #:
10 of 13
properly, abrupt, i.e., a precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially (with prepositional prefix) opposite
פְּנֵֽי
upon the forefront
H6440
פְּנֵֽי
upon the forefront
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
11 of 13
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
Historical Context
The mitre (מִצְנֶפֶת, mitznephet) was a turban of fine linen wound around the head, creating a crown-like appearance. The golden plate's attachment to the forefront made 'HOLINESS TO THE LORD' the most prominent feature of the high priest's appearance.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's divine mind (gold plate) united with perfect human will (linen turban) qualify Him as mediator?
- What does it mean that Christ's holiness is both His character and His declaration?
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Analysis & Commentary
The golden plate is fastened with blue lace (cord) to the mitre (turban), positioned on the forefront. Blue (heavenly) cord secures the holiness declaration—God Himself binds this consecration to the priest's mind. The mitre was white linen (righteousness), and the golden plate (divine nature) declaring holiness rests upon it. Christ's mind (pure righteousness) is crowned with divine holiness. His thoughts are God's thoughts; His will is God's will. Perfect human will (linen) united with divine holiness (gold).