Additional Priestly Garments

The robe of the ephod is woven entirely of blue, strengthened at its opening, and finished at the hem with alternating pomegranates and gold bells. Its beauty and durability are both part of its ministry use.

T²²hey made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, the work of a weaver, ²³with an opening in the center of the robe like that of a garment, with a collar around the opening so that it would not tear. ²⁴They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe. ²⁵They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates, ²⁶alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Tunics, headpieces, undergarments, and a sash are made for Aaron and his sons from fine linen and embroidered yarn. The garments extend priestly preparation beyond one figure to the whole priestly household.

²⁷For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver, ²⁸as well as the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands and undergarments of finely spun linen, ²⁹and the sash of finely spun linen, embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

The plate of the holy crown is made from pure gold, engraved like a seal, and fastened to the turban with a blue cord. The final detail places holiness plainly at the priest’s head.

³⁰They also made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and they engraved on it, like an inscription on a seal: ³¹Then they fastened to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.