Priestly Garments (priests, Moses, Leviticus, exodus, purification)

[Avi]

Yes, I have heard of him! Alas, I have not given much time to read his teachings. *Writes him down on to do list*

[Deut 13:1]

Originally Posted by nutshell

Once again, thanks for the information.

Anytime.

[Deut 13:1]

Originally Posted by Avi

Yes, I have heard of him! Alas, I have not given much time to read his teachings. *Writes him down on to do list*

Have you looked into a Yeshiva?

[God is love]

I thought of your interest in this and look up some information for you.

I read the pattern for the official clothing of the high priest or presiding head of the Aaronic priesthood was given by revelation.

The Robe
The robe was blue and was woven without seams with a hole for the head to go through
Exodus 28:31-32
Along the hem of the robe were placed, alternately, bells and fringes woven to look like pomegranates.

A scholar wrote that the robe was woven in one piece to show wholeness or spiritual integrity. The dark blue color indicated the heavenly origin {color of the sky}

In Numbers 15:38-39, every Israelite was directed to make a fringe in the border of his garment of dark blue-purple thread. When he looks at the fringe he should remember the commandments of God. and do them.

In Proverbs 25:11 the word of God is compared to an apple. Perhapps the Pomegranate with it's sweetness was a symbol of God's word as sweet spiritual food.
Psalms 19:8-11, 119:25,43,50 and Deuteronomy 8:3 and Proverbs 9:8 and Ecclesiastes 15:3

Perhapps the bells were symbolic of the sound of the proclamation His word.
The Ephod
worn over a blue robe, was made of blue, purple and scasrlet material with designs of gold thread skillfully woven into the fabric. This garment was fastened at each shoulder and has an intricately woven band with which it could be fastened around the waist.

In gold setting on each shoulder were onyx stones engraved with the manes of the twelve sons of israel. as a memorial as the priest served before the Lord.

The exact function of the Ephod is not known {at least not to my knowledge}. Perhapps because information concerning these ordinances was never recorded in any detail because these ordinances were sacred and not for the world to see.

This apron, as it is sometimes translated, with the onyx stones that fastened the Ephod
on the shouders of the high priest was symbolic of the high priest carrying Israel on his shouldre while he entered the tabernacle., House of the Lord, or God's presence.
an article of sacred clothing worn by the high priests of the levitical priesthood.

The Breastplate
Attached to the Ephod with golden chains and fasteners. It was made of fabric and was woven of the same material that was used in making the ephod.

It was twice as long as it was wide. and when folded became a square pocket into which the Urim and Thummim was placed.

The Urim and Thummim was carried in the pouch formed when the breastplate was folded over. They are carried in the breastplate over the heart.
Exodus 28:30 and lev 8:8
The Urim and Thummin consists of two special stones called "seer stones or interpreters" The Hebrew words Urim and Thummim mean "lights and perfections".


Abraham had them in his day and Aaron and the priests of Israel had them from generation to generation.
Exodus 28:30, Lev 8:8, Numbers 27:21, Deut 33:8, 1 Sam 28:6, Ezra 2:63 and Neh 7:65
The urim and Thummim has been given to many prophets in all ages and has a transcending effect regarding further light and knowledge they obtain.

Upon the front half of the breastplate were precious stones inscribed with the names of each tribe of Israel. Thus, the high priest bore the names of the children of israel in the breastplate of judgement upon his heart. for a memorial before the Lord.

The Golden Diadem and the Mitre {hat or bonnet]
It was made of fine linen Exodus 28:39
Each priest wore one. The high priest wore a golden band on the front of his Mitre upon the forehead. Engraved on the band were the words "Holiness to the Lord"
This signifies that the high priest should have this attribute of holiness to present himself before God, to be in His presence.

Thank you for letting me share this with you.

Shalom


God directed that they were not to wear ordinary clothing during their service. They were to have "holy garments" made by those whom God had "filled with the spirit of wisdom." Exodus 28:2-3
These sacred garments were to be passed from father to son along with the high priestly office itself.
Exodus 29:29

[God is love]

I thought about your interest and so looked up the information for you

The Robe
This robe was blue and was woven without seams with a hole for the head to go through. Along the hem of the robe were placed, alternately, bells and fringes woven to look like pomegranites.
Exodus 28:31-32
One scholar thought the robe was woven in one piece to show wholeness or spiritual integrity and the dark blue colour indicated the heavenly origin of the office, {sky blue}

In Numbers 15:38-39 every Israelite was directed to make a fringe in the border of his garment, of dark-blue purple thread. When he looks at the fringe he should remember the commandments of God.and do them.

The pomegranates with their sweetness can be compared like the apple in Proverbs 25:11 to to the word and testimony of God as sweet spiritual food.

The Golden Diadem and the Mitre {hat or bonnet}
Exodus 28:39
It was made of linen. Each priest wore one. In addition, the high priest wore a golden band on the front of his mitre, upon the forehead. Engraved on the band were the words "Holiness to the Lord".. This signifies that the high priest should have this attribute of holiness. before the Lord or in His presence.

Part 2 "The Ephod" following

[Deut 13:1]

Originally Posted by God is love

In Numbers 15:38-39, every Israelite was directed to make a fringe in the border of his garment of dark blue-purple thread. When he looks at the fringe he should remember the commandments of God. and do them.

Yes, a pair of tzitzis... What does this have to do with priestly garments when every single Jew is commanded to do this?

Originally Posted by God is love

In Proverbs 25:11 the word of God is compared to an apple. Perhapps the Pomegranate with it's sweetness was a symbol of God's word as sweet spiritual food. Psalms 19:8-11, 119:25,43,50 and Deuteronomy 8:3 and Proverbs 9:8 and Ecclesiastes 15:3

I fail to see how any of these have to do with priestly garments.

Originally Posted by God is love

Thank you for letting me share this with you.

No problem, thank you for reiterating what I said. If you would be so kind to go to this thread, I have several questions that are begging for an answer...

http://www.religiousforums.com/forum...d.php?p=293521

[Avi]

Originally Posted by Binyamin

Have you looked into a Yeshiva?

Nah, I just don't really have the time to juggle high school and yeshiva, right now. I plan on taking plenty of classes at shul when I am off to college, though.

[God is love]

I should be able to post a reply

[nutshell]

Originally Posted by God is love

I should be able to post a reply

I wonder why it didn't work. Can you try again? What was your reply?

[God is love]

The great high priest was clothed in a seamless garment and along the hem of the robe were placed, alternately, bells and fringes, woven to look like pomegranates.

The true significance of the fringe, the pomegranates and the bells may be found in verses of the scripture so if you search, you may find a possible symbolic interpretation of these.

I did use the word "PERHAPPS" the Pomegranate with it's sweetness was a symbol of ... and PERHAPPS the bells were symbolic of ...

I looked for their significance in the past and offered it as possible symbolic interpretations. I didn't say that Moses said.... I just added these scriptures because they may reveal some understanding as to why they are on the priestly garments.

I hope this clears this up. Thank you for letting me explain

Sometimes I am concerned about reading comments if I feel they might be contentious but when I saw yours in this thread after mine, I thought you were just trying to understand my reasoning. So here it is and I hope it transfers through.