Exodus 28:5
And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen.
Original Language Analysis
יִקְח֣וּ
And they shall take
H3947
יִקְח֣וּ
And they shall take
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
2 of 13
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַזָּהָ֔ב
gold
H2091
הַזָּהָ֔ב
gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
4 of 13
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַתְּכֵ֖לֶת
and blue
H8504
הַתְּכֵ֖לֶת
and blue
Strong's:
H8504
Word #:
6 of 13
the cerulean mussel, i.e., the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
תּוֹלַ֥עַת
H8438
תּוֹלַ֥עַת
Strong's:
H8438
Word #:
10 of 13
a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of h8144) the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the color from it, and cl
הַשָּׁנִ֖י
and scarlet
H8144
הַשָּׁנִ֖י
and scarlet
Strong's:
H8144
Word #:
11 of 13
crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it
Historical Context
The gold thread woven through the fabric created shimmering garments that caught light, making the high priest visually striking. The colorful, golden garments contrasted dramatically with the plain white linen of common priests.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's sharing both divine and human nature uniquely qualify Him as mediator?
- What does the priest 'matching' the tabernacle teach about spiritual leaders reflecting God's character?
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Analysis & Commentary
Gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine linen—the same materials as the tabernacle itself. The priest must match the dwelling he serves. These colors and materials unite the priest visually with the sanctuary, showing that the mediator participates in both divine reality (gold, blue) and sacrificial work (scarlet). Christ shares both God's nature (deity) and man's nature (humanity), uniquely qualified to mediate.