Aaron's uniform 8:6-9 - Expository Notes on the Bible (Constable)

Resource > Expository Notes on the Bible (Constable) > Leviticus > Exposition > I. The public worship of the Israelites chs. 1--16 > B. The institution of the Aaronic priesthood chs. 8-10 > 1. The consecration of the priests and the sanctuary ch. 8 > Aaron's uniform 8:6-9

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God specified certain garments for Aaron that distinguished him from everyone else. A uniform draws attention to a person's office or function and plays down his or her individual personality. Physical washing (v. 6) was symbolic of spiritual cleansing.⁷⁸The priest's investiture with the garments of glory (vv. 7-9) pictured his endowment with the qualities required for the discharge of his duties.