34 A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the hem of the robe round about.
34 The gold bells and the pomegranates are to alternate around the hem of the robe.
34 a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, around the hem of the robe.
34 - gold bell and pomegranate, gold bell and pomegranate - all around the hem of the robe.
34 a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the hem of the robe all around.
34 The gold bells and pomegranates are to alternate all around the hem.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 28:34
Commentary on Exodus 28:31-39
(Read Exodus 28:31-39)
The robe of the ephod was under the ephod, and reached down to the knees, without sleeves. Aaron must minister in the garments appointed. We must serve the Lord with holy fear, as those who know they deserve to die. A golden plate was fixed on Aaron's forehead, engraven with "Holiness to the Lord." Aaron was hereby reminded that God is holy, and that his priests must be holy, devoted to the Lord. This must appear in their forehead, in open profession of their relation to God. It must be engraven like the engravings of a signet; deep and durable; not painted so as to be washed off, but firm and lasting; such must our holiness to the Lord be. Christ is our High Priest; through him sins are forgiven to us, and not laid to our charge. Our persons, our doings, are pleasing to God upon the account of Christ, and not otherwise.