Exodus 28:40
And for Aaron's sons thou shalt make coats, and thou shalt make for them girdles, and bonnets shalt thou make for them, for glory and for beauty.
Original Language Analysis
וְלִבְנֵ֤י
sons
H1121
וְלִבְנֵ֤י
sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
1 of 12
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֣ה
and thou shalt make
H6213
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֣ה
and thou shalt make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
3 of 12
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֣ה
and thou shalt make
H6213
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֣ה
and thou shalt make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
5 of 12
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֣ה
and thou shalt make
H6213
תַּֽעֲשֶׂ֣ה
and thou shalt make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
9 of 12
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
Cross References
Exodus 39:41The cloths of service to do service in the holy place, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and his sons' garments, to minister in the priest's office.Exodus 28:4And 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.Exodus 28:2And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty.Exodus 29:9And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and put the bonnets on them: and the priest's office shall be their's for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons.Leviticus 8:13And Moses brought Aaron's sons, and put coats upon them, and girded them with girdles, and put bonnets upon them; as the LORD commanded Moses.
Historical Context
The common priests' garments were substantial and dignified but less ornate than the high priest's. This reflected their real but subordinate role—they assisted the high priest rather than entering the Most Holy Place alone.
Questions for Reflection
- How do believers as 'common priests' share essential spiritual clothing with Christ the High Priest?
- What does wearing 'garments for glory and beauty' teach about the dignity of believer-priesthood?
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Analysis & Commentary
Coats, bonnets (turbans), and girdles (sashes) for Aaron's sons—the common priests. Unlike Aaron's elaborate garments, theirs are simpler but share essential elements: linen coats (righteousness), bonnets (consecrated minds), girdles (service readiness). All priests, whether high priest (Christ) or common priests (believers), must be clothed in righteousness, mentally consecrated, and ready for service. The shared garments show both distinction (different roles) and unity (same essential clothing).