For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver,
Parallel translations
- WEB They made the coats of fine linen of woven work for Aaron, and for his sons,
- KJV And they made coats of fine linen of woven work for Aaron, and for his sons,
- NKJV They made tunics, artistically woven of fine linen, for Aaron and his sons,
- NASB They also made the tunics of finely woven linen for Aaron and his sons,
- NLT They made tunics for Aaron and his sons from fine linen cloth.
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Quick answer
They made woven linen tunics for Aaron and his sons. These were the basic garments for all the priests.
Overview
The fine linen tunics clothed both the high priest and the ordinary priests for their service. Linen, white and clean, symbolized purity, signifying that those who serve God must be set apart in holiness. This points forward to the righteousness in which believers, made a kingdom of priests in Christ, are clothed (Revelation 19:8).
Cross-references & the web
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- Ezek 44:18They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. They must not wear anything that makes them perspire.
- Isa 61:10I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
- Exod 28:39–42You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash.
- Phil 2:6–8Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
- Gal 3:27For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
- Lev 8:13Then Moses presented Aaron’s sons, put tunics on them, wrapped sashes around them, and tied headbands on them, just as the LORD had commanded him.
- 1 Pet 1:13Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
- Rom 3:22And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction,
- Rom 13:14Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.
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