23 The opening of the robe at the center was like a collar, the edge hemmed so that it wouldn't tear. 24 On the hem of the robe they made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet material and fine twisted linen. 25 They also made bells of pure gold and alternated the bells and pomegranates 26 - a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate - all around the hem of the robe that was worn for ministering, just as God had commanded Moses. 27 They also made the tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver, for Aaron and his sons, 28 the turban of fine linen, the linen hats, the linen underwear made of fine twisted linen, 29 and sashes of fine twisted linen, blue, purple, and scarlet material and embroidered, just as God had commanded Moses. 30 They made the plate, the sacred crown, of pure gold and engraved on it as on a seal: "Holy to God." 31 They attached a blue cord to it and fastened it to the turban, just as God had commanded Moses.
32 That completed the work of The Dwelling, the Tent of Meeting. The People of Israel did what God had commanded Moses. They did it all. 33 They presented The Dwelling to Moses, the Tent and all its furnishings: fastening hooks frames crossbars posts bases 34 tenting of tanned ram skins tenting of dolphin skins veil of the screen 35 Chest of The Testimony with its poles and Atonement-Cover 36 Table with its utensils and the Bread of the Presence 37 Lampstand of pure gold and its lamps all fitted out and all its utensils and the oil for the light 38 Gold Altar anointing oil fragrant incense screen for the entrance to the Tent 39 Bronze Altar with its bronze grate its poles and all its utensils Washbasin and its base
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 39:23-39
Commentary on Exodus 39:1-31
(Read Exodus 39:1-31)
The priests' garments were rich and splendid. The church in its infancy was thus taught by shadows of good things to come; but the substance is Christ, and the grace of the gospel. Christ is our great High Priest. When he undertook the work of our redemption, he put on the clothes of service, he arrayed himself with the gifts and graces of the Spirit, girded himself with resolution to go through the undertaking, took charge of all God's spiritual Israel, laid them near his heart, engraved them on the palms of his hands, and presented them to his Father. And he crowned himself with holiness to the Lord, consecrating his whole undertaking to the honour of his Father's holiness. True believers are spiritual priests. The clean linen with which all their clothes of service must be made, is the righteousness of saints, Revelation 19:8.
Commentary on Exodus 39:32-43
(Read Exodus 39:32-43)
The tabernacle was a type or emblem of Jesus Christ. As the Most High dwelt visibly within the sanctuary, even on the ark, so did he reside in the human nature and tabernacle of his dear Son; in Christ dwelt all the fulness of the Godhead bodily, Revelation 21:3. What, then, will be the splendour of His appearance, when the cloud shall be withdrawn, and his faithful worshippers shall see him as he is!