What does Exodus 28:39 Mean?

Context Summary

The robe was worn under the ephod. It was of blue, the color of heaven, of deep lakes, of the gentian and the forget-me-not. It was of one piece. See John 19:23. It ended in a fringe, in which bells and pomegranates alternated. We are as the skirts of his garments, and the holy oil will reach us there, so the psalmist says. See Psalms 133:2. We may receive the unction of the holy Christ. The Spirit so richly given to Him may anoint even us, and it will reveal itself in the fruit of the pomegranate and the sweetness of the golden bell. Aaron's head plate bore an inscription, which the prophet tells us should be written also on our commonest duties and most prosaic service. See Zechariah 14:20-21. For ordinary priests the clothing was very simple. Pure white linen! Such is the garb which befits us all! Revelation 19:8. [source]

Chapter Summary: Exodus 28

¹  Aaron and his sons are set apart for the priest's office
²  Holy garments are appointed
⁶  The ephod and girdle
¹⁵  The breast-plate with twelve precious stones
³⁰  The Urim and Thummim
³¹  The robe of the ephod, with pomegranates and bells
³⁶  The plate of the mitre
³⁹  The embroidered coat
⁴⁰  The garments for Aaron's sons