Exodus 31:10 kjv
And the cloths of service, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office,
Exodus 31:10 nkjv
the garments of ministry, the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments of his sons, to minister as priests,
Exodus 31:10 niv
and also the woven garments, both the sacred garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons when they serve as priests,
Exodus 31:10 esv
and the finely worked garments, the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments of his sons, for their service as priests,
Exodus 31:10 nlt
the beautifully stitched garments ? the sacred garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments for his sons to wear as they minister as priests;
Exodus 31 10 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Exod 28:2 | "You shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for glory and for beauty." | Purpose of priestly garments. |
| Exod 28:4 | "These are the garments that they shall make..." | Lists specific High Priestly garments. |
| Exod 29:5-9 | "You shall take the garments and clothe Aaron... Then you shall bring his sons..." | Consecration ritual for priests. |
| Exod 35:19 | "the finely worked garments for ministering in the holy place, and the holy garments..." | Reiterates the clothing instructions for construction. |
| Exod 39:1 | "From the blue and purple and scarlet yarns they made finely woven garments for ministering..." | Artisans making the garments. |
| Exod 39:41 | "the finely worked garments for ministering in the Holy Place, and the holy garments..." | Summary of completed garments. |
| Lev 8:7-9 | "And he put the tunic on him... the ephod... and the breastpiece..." | Moses dresses Aaron with the garments. |
| Lev 8:13 | "Then Moses brought Aaron’s sons... and clothed them with tunics..." | Moses dresses Aaron's sons. |
| Num 4:6 | "...and shall cover it with a covering of goatskin and spread over it a single cloth of blue..." | Describes cloths used for covering holy items (related to 'garments of ministry'). |
| Num 20:26-28 | "and take off Aaron’s garments and put them on Eleazar his son..." | Transfer of High Priestly garments. |
| Isa 61:10 | "He has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness." | Spiritual garments of righteousness. |
| Zech 3:3-5 | "Now Joshua was standing before the angel, clothed with filthy garments... 'Behold, I have taken your iniquity away from you, and I will clothe you with pure vestments.'" | Symbolic removal of sin and new clean garments for priestly service. |
| Ezek 44:17-19 | "When they enter the gates of the inner court, they shall wear linen garments..." | Priestly garments in future temple vision. |
| Heb 4:14 | "Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God..." | Jesus as the ultimate High Priest. |
| Heb 8:5 | "They serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things... 'See that you make everything according to the pattern...'" | Earthly Tabernacle is a copy of heavenly reality. |
| Heb 9:11-12 | "But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come..." | Christ's perfect, non-material high priestly ministry. |
| 1 Pet 2:5 | "...to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." | Believers as a spiritual priesthood. |
| 1 Pet 2:9 | "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession..." | The corporate priesthood of believers. |
| Rev 1:6 | "...and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father..." | Believers as priests in the New Covenant. |
| Rev 3:4-5 | "But you have a few names in Sardis, people who have not soiled their garments..." | Spiritual purity represented by garments. |
| Rev 19:8 | "...it was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure”—for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints." | Righteousness of saints as fine linen garments. |
| Col 2:23 | "These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion..." | Contrast to human-made rules vs. divine instruction. |
Exodus 31 verses
Exodus 31 10 Meaning
Exodus 31:10 details specific articles designated for the Tabernacle's priestly service: the functional garments for the Tabernacle's operation, the sacred ceremonial attire for Aaron the High Priest, and the simpler but equally consecrated garments for his sons, the ordinary priests. All these vestments were essential for ministering within the holy sanctuary, indicating the meticulous divine provision and order for sacred worship.
Exodus 31 10 Context
Exodus chapter 31 is a pivotal moment in the Tabernacle's construction narrative. Having detailed the components and their intricate designs in chapters 25-30, God now designates the specific individuals, Bezalel and Oholiab, whom He has supernaturally endowed with skill, understanding, and knowledge to execute all the required craftsmanship. Verse 10 appears within God's specific instructions to Moses regarding what is to be made, preceding the detailed explanation of who will make them and the confirmation of the Sabbath command. Historically, this command for specific garments distinguished Israel's priestly class and their unique worship of the one true God from the arbitrary and often extravagant attire of pagan priests in the surrounding ancient Near Eastern cultures, emphasizing holiness, purpose, and divine authority.
Exodus 31 10 Word analysis
- וְאֵת (ve'et) / וְאֶת (ve'et): "And the" / conjunction and direct object marker. This particle serves to link these specific items (garments) with the preceding list of Tabernacle elements to be made (altar of incense, altar of burnt offering, laver and its stand, etc.), highlighting their equally essential role in the divine blueprint for worship.
- בִּגְדֵי (bigdei): "garments of". (Hebrew: beged). This general term for clothing or apparel signifies that these items are fabric coverings worn by individuals. The specific function or holiness is further defined by the following modifying words.
- הַשְּׂרָד (haśśrāḏ): "of ministry" or "service". (Hebrew: sarad, H8279). This unique term distinguishes these garments. It often refers to fine, closely woven material or cloths associated with service related to the holy things themselves, possibly the protective coverings used for the sacred Tabernacle objects (e.g., Ark, Table, Lampstand) when they were moved, as seen in Numbers 4. This implies functional, protective, and dedicated textiles for the administration of the sanctuary.
- וְאֶת־בִּגְדֵי הַקֹּדֶשׁ (ve'et-bigdei haqqōḏeš): "and the garments of holiness" or "holy garments". (Hebrew: qodesh, H6944 - "holiness, sacredness"). These are the specific, divinely designed ceremonial vestments for Aaron and his sons, which conferred status, set them apart as holy, and were to be worn during their sacred duties within the Tabernacle precinct (Exod 28:2, 4). They denote separation and consecration for divine service.
- לְאַהֲרֹן הַכֹּהֵן (lĕ’ahărōn hakkōhēn): "for Aaron the priest". (Hebrew: ’Aharon H175; kohen H3548 - "priest"). This specifies the high priest, Aaron, as the primary recipient of the most elaborate and distinctive sacred garments (the ephod, breastpiece, etc.). Aaron's office was unique, acting as the chief mediator between God and Israel. The term kohen denotes one appointed to perform sacred rites and bring sacrifices.
- וְאֶת־בִּגְדֵי בָנָיו (ve'et-bigdei ḇānāw): "and the garments of his sons". Refers to Aaron's sons who served as ordinary priests. While their garments were less ornate than the High Priest's, they were still sacred, designed for "glory and for beauty" (Exod 28:40), and were prerequisites for their authorized service in the sanctuary.
- לְשָׁרֵת (lĕšārēṯ): "to minister in" or "for service". (Hebrew: sharat H8334 - "to minister, attend, serve"). This infinitive explicitly states the purpose of all these garments. They were not for personal comfort or mundane wear but were dedicated to facilitating and enabling the specific sacred duties of the priesthood within the divinely appointed sanctuary. This highlights the consecrated nature of both the priests and their service.
Exodus 31 10 Bonus section
The divine inspiration mentioned in earlier verses (Exod 31:3-5), specifically filling Bezalel and Oholiab with the Spirit of God for skill in crafts, implies that even the making of these intricate garments required supernatural gifting. This emphasizes that all work dedicated to God's glory, even artisanal tasks, is blessed and enabled by Him. The Tabernacle, including these garments, served as a profound object lesson on the necessity of separation, holiness, and precise obedience when approaching God. While New Covenant believers are now a "royal priesthood" (1 Pet 2:9) not requiring physical priestly garments, the spiritual principles of holy conduct, devotion, and faithful service remain foundational to our access to and worship of God through Christ.
Exodus 31 10 Commentary
Exodus 31:10 underscores the absolute precision of God's instructions for worship, extending even to the clothing of His chosen servants. The garments are not mere accessories but integral components of the Tabernacle system, distinguishing the priestly office and signifying its consecrated nature. The distinction between "garments of ministry" (likely related to the physical care or transport of sacred objects) and "holy garments" (for actual performance of sacred duties) highlights the comprehensive nature of the priests' work. These vestments served as visible markers of the divine call, embodying purity, beauty, and functional dedication required to approach and serve a holy God. This meticulous detail demonstrates that every aspect of Tabernacle worship was ordained by God, establishing the pattern for acceptable access to His presence and anticipating the perfect, ultimate Priesthood of Christ.