And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it, shall be of the same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.
The ephod was the high priest's outermost garment, shot through with gold thread; a short coat without sleeves, fitted close with a curious girdle. Those shoulder-pieces bore the names of all Israel in precious stones, and Christ our High Priest bears us the same way before His Father, our advocate and our memorial.
AI summary
Commenting on Exodus 28:6-14
The curious girdle that binds the ephod, woven of the same gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and fine linen as the ephod itself, pictures the close union of Christ's human nature to His divine nature, sealed by His love for His people and supremely displayed in His sufferings and death. It signifies His strength, readiness, faithfulness, and righteousness in His priestly work.
AI summary
And the curious girdle of the ephod, which [is] upon it, shall be of the same, according to the work thereof; [even of] gold, [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen. (d) Which went about his upmost coat.