31 "Make the robe for the Ephod entirely of blue, 32 with an opening for the head at the center and a hem on the edge so that it won't tear. 33 For the edge of the skirts make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet material all around and alternate them with bells of gold 34 - gold bell and pomegranate, gold bell and pomegranate - all around the hem of the robe. 35 Aaron has to wear it when he does his priestly work. The bells will be heard when he enters the Holy Place and comes into the presence of God, and again when he comes out so that he won't die. The Turban, Tunic, Underwear 36 "Make a plate of pure gold. Engrave on it as on a seal: 'Holy to God.' 37 Tie it with a blue cord to the front of the turban. 38 It is to rest there on Aaron's forehead. He'll take on any guilt involved in the sacred offerings that the Israelites consecrate, no matter what they bring. It will always be on Aaron's forehead so that the offerings will be acceptable before God. 39 "Weave the tunic of fine linen. Make the turban of fine linen. The sash will be the work of an embroiderer.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 28:31-39
Commentary on Exodus 28:31-39
(Read Exodus 28:31-39)
The robe of the ephod was under the ephod, and reached down to the knees, without sleeves. Aaron must minister in the garments appointed. We must serve the Lord with holy fear, as those who know they deserve to die. A golden plate was fixed on Aaron's forehead, engraven with "Holiness to the Lord." Aaron was hereby reminded that God is holy, and that his priests must be holy, devoted to the Lord. This must appear in their forehead, in open profession of their relation to God. It must be engraven like the engravings of a signet; deep and durable; not painted so as to be washed off, but firm and lasting; such must our holiness to the Lord be. Christ is our High Priest; through him sins are forgiven to us, and not laid to our charge. Our persons, our doings, are pleasing to God upon the account of Christ, and not otherwise.