Exodus 28:6-8 "Make the ephod of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen—the work of skilled hands. It is to have two shoulder pieces attached to two of its corners, so it can be fastened. Its skillfully woven waistband is to be like it— of one piece with the ephod and made with gold, and with blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and with finely twisted linen." (Even as the Lord gave Moses specific and detailed instructions for the tabernacle and the ark of the covenant, He also has very specific details about the attire of the high priest. His apparel is more than clothing. It is part of the accessories that the Lord directs Moses to provide for the worship procedures and setting that allow both the High Priest and the people to approach this Holy and Righteous God. Scholars differ in their actual picture of this ephod garment, but they all agree that it was an over garment, a kind of apron over his undergarment and the outer garment of the High Priest. This covering of beauty and fine workmanship for the High Priest was a vestment that covered his front and back and had to be worn when he ministered in the tabernacle that was still yet to be built. The garment is a picture of the beauty of Christ's nature and of an apron in which Christ dresses for the work that He took upon Himself to come into our world. He clothes Himself in the beauty of His holiness and in the beauty of His redemptive work for us so that we see Him for Who He really is, a Savior Who love us.)
