Exodus 28:2

And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty.

Cross-references

Exodus 28:40 applies the same 'glory and beauty' to Aaron's sons, extending the command for priestly garments.

In Exodus 29:5-9, the holy garments commanded here are actually put on Aaron — a detailed execution of this instruction.

In Exodus 29:29, these garments are to be inherited by Aaron's sons for their consecration — extending the command's purpose.

In Exodus 29:30, the successor priest must wear these garments for seven days — a specific application of their holiness.

In Exodus 31:10, the holy garments for Aaron and his sons are listed among the tabernacle furnishings — a summary of the same command.

Exodus 39:1 Parallel

In Exodus 39:1, the garments are actually made as the Lord commanded — a direct fulfillment of this instruction.

Exodus 39:2 Parallel

In Exodus 39:2, the ephod is made — one specific piece of the holy garments commanded here.

In Exodus 40:13, Moses puts the holy garments on Aaron — the final act of dressing the priest as commanded.

Exodus 39:41 Historical context

Exodus 39:41 summarizes the completion of the same holy garments commanded here.

Revelation 19:8 describes fine linen as righteous deeds, mirroring the glory and beauty of Aaron's holy garments.

In Zechariah 3:4, the filthy garments are removed and replaced with pure vestments — a restoration of the priestly holiness.

In Zechariah 3:3, the high priest Joshua is clothed in filthy garments — the opposite of the holy, beautiful garments for Aaron.

Isaiah 64:6 Contrast

In Isaiah 64:6, human righteousness is compared to a polluted garment — a stark contrast to the holy, glorious garments of the priests.

Numbers 20:26–28 Historical context

In Numbers 20:26-28, these garments are transferred to Eleazar at Aaron's death, showing the continuity of the high priestly office.

Leviticus 8:30 Historical context

In Leviticus 8:30, Moses anoints Aaron's garments — consecrating the holy garments commanded here.

Leviticus 8:7–9 Historical context

In Leviticus 8:7-9, Moses dresses Aaron with the breastplate, ephod, and turban — a detailed execution of this command.

Leviticus 21:10 Historical context

Leviticus 21:10 refers to the same holy garments worn by the high priest and adds rules for his conduct.

Leviticus 8:2 Historical context

Leviticus 8:2 describes the actual consecration of Aaron using the garments commanded here — the command is carried out.

Job 40:10 Allusion

Job 40:10 uses 'clothe yourself with glory', echoing the 'glory and beauty' of Aaron's garments, but as a challenge.

Leviticus 16:4 describes different, simpler garments for the Day of Atonement — contrasting with the glorious garments here for regular service.

Zechariah 3:5 shows the high priest Joshua receiving clean garments, echoing the holy garments commanded for Aaron in Exodus 28:2.

In Romans 13:14, believers are called to 'put on the Lord Jesus Christ' — a spiritual clothing parallel to the priestly garments for glory and beauty.

Galatians 3:27 uses being 'clothed with Christ' to parallel the holy garments for glory and beauty, symbolizing new identity.