What is Exodus 28 all about?

God instructs Moses to gather his brother Aaron and Aaron’s sons—Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar— to serve the LORD as priests. Sacred vestments should be made for Aaron’s “glorious adornment.” The vestments must include a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a checkered tunic, a turban, and a sash.

What was the purpose of priestly garments Exodus 28 3?

The clothes are a pattern that recall the Eden narrative and humanity’s ideal role. Priests were to represent the new adam (Hebrew for “humanity”)—shimmering, royal, priestly humans who enter into the Eden space through prayer and sacrifices.

What is Exodus chapter 27?

The Israelites should make an altar out of acacia wood. It should be square, and on its corners should be horns, overlaid with bronze. The altar should also have pots to receive the ashes, with various utensils of bronze, and bronze poles so that the altar may be carried.

What covenant is God talking about in Exodus 19 5?

5 Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: 6 And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation.

What does God promise King David?

God promised David that his son would build a temple, that the Lord would dwell with His people and that David’s throne would be established forever. Solomon built a temple, but this temple was destroyed when the Israelites went into exile. It was rebuilt, and by the time of Jesus it was known as “Herod’s Temple.”

What is the biblical meaning of ephod?

Definition of ephod 1 : a linen apron worn in ancient Hebrew rites especially : a vestment for the high priest. 2 : an ancient Hebrew instrument of priestly divination.

What is the significance of the priestly garment?

In traditional Rabbinical teaching, each of the priestly robes is intended to atone for a particular sin on the part of the Children of Israel. The eminent sage Rashi points out in his commentary on the Talmud that the robe was fashioned to atone for the sin of an evil tongue, speaking poorly about someone else.

What is in the Ark of the Covenant?

The Ark of the Covenant is a gold-plated wooden chest that, in Jewish and Christian tradition, houses the two tablets bearing the Ten Commandments that were given to Moses by God.

What is the altar of burnt offering?

During the First Temple and Second Temple periods, the burnt offering was a twice-daily animal sacrifice offered on the altar in the temple in Jerusalem that was completely consumed by fire. The skin of the animal, however, was not burnt but given to the priests respective of their priestly division.

What does Exodus 19 teach us about God?

Exodus 19 shows us that we can experience the theological reality that it pictures. God is revealing himself to you through the history of his relationship with Israel preserved for us in a collection of ancient Hebrew texts. This collection of texts is the Pentateuch (and really the whole Old Testament).

What does covenant mean in the Bible?

Bible. the conditional promises made to humanity by God, as revealed in Scripture. the agreement between God and the ancient Israelites, in which God promised to protect them if they kept His law and were faithful to Him.