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Categories: OLD TESTAMENTIn the Old Testament, why did God order holy garments to be made for Aaron and his sons when they were given the office of priest?Exodus 28:2-3 “And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty. And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise-hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto Me in the priest's office.”
Why did God want them to have such extravagant garments? Were they to be held in high regard and given honor by the Jewish people?
Sincerely,
Hemming And Hawing
Dear Hemming and Hawing,
The priesthood was to be held in high regard because, as Ex 28:3 says, they were ministering to God. The priesthood had a holy job; they were the servants of Jehovah, and that set them apart (Ex 19:22). Their clothing was to reflect that holiness (Ex 40:13). The priests weren’t special because of their own worth, but because of their proximity to God. Today, the church is called “the royal priesthood” (1 Pet 2:9). The church is special because of its proximity to and blessing from God. Christians are sinners, too (Rom 3:23), but we have been made holy by the cleansing blood of Christ (Rev 1:5). We are special because our Savior is special.
