Exodus 28:4

And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office.

Cross-reference

Exodus 28:6-14 gives detailed instructions for the ephod, another garment listed here, specifying its gold, blue, purple, and scarlet threads.

Exodus 28:15 Historical context

Exodus 28:15 provides detailed instructions for the breastpiece, which is one of the garments listed in verse 4.

In Exodus 28:29, Aaron bears Israel's names on the breastpiece — a specific function of one garment listed.

In Exodus 28:31-34, the robe of the ephod is described in detail — a specific garment from the list in verse 4.

Exodus 28:37 gives further instructions for the gold plate on the turban, a specific garment listed here.

Exodus 28:39 provides details for weaving the tunic, turban, and sash, all items listed here.

In Exodus 39:25, the bells and pomegranates for the robe are made, executing the instructions given here.

Exodus 39:28 records the actual making of the turban and headdresses commanded here in the priestly garment instructions.

In Exodus 39:26, the alternating bells and pomegranates on the robe are completed — fulfilling the design from Exodus 28.

Exodus 39:22 describes making the robe of the ephod — another garment from the list, woven entirely of blue.

Exodus 39:21 describes attaching the breastplate to the ephod with blue lace — a specific assembly detail not in the initial list.

Exodus 39:8–21 Historical context

Exodus 39:8-21 describes the detailed construction of the breastplate listed here, including its stones and chains, fulfilling the command.

Exodus 39:2-5 recounts the actual making of the ephod, matching the instructions in 28:6-14 — the fulfillment of the command.

Exodus 25:7 Parallel

Exodus 25:7 lists the onyx stones and setting stones for the ephod and breastpiece commanded here.

Exodus 29:29 states these holy garments are to be passed to Aaron's sons for their anointing.

Leviticus 8:7 shows Aaron being dressed in these exact garments during his consecration — the practical application of the command.

In Leviticus 8:8, the breastpiece is placed on Aaron with Urim and Thummim, fulfilling the instructions from Exodus 28:4.

Leviticus 8:9 describes the consecration where Moses places the turban on Aaron, fulfilling the command here.

Leviticus 16:4 prescribes simpler linen garments for the Day of Atonement, contrasting with the ornate high priestly garments listed here.

Leviticus 16:24 describes the high priest putting back on his regular garments after the atonement ritual, referring to the same set here.

In 1 Samuel 2:28, God recalls choosing Aaron's house to be priests and wear an ephod — directly referencing the priestly office described here.

Leviticus 8:13 describes clothing Aaron's sons with tunics, sashes, and caps—similar but not identical to Aaron's garments here.

1 Samuel 23:6 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 23:6, Abiathar brings an ephod to David, later used to inquire of God — showing the function of the ephod described here.

1 Samuel 30:7 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 30:7, David uses the ephod from Abiathar to seek the Lord's guidance — a practical use of the garment.

Hosea 3:4 Allusion

In Hosea 3:4, the ephod is listed among things lost in exile — symbolizing the absence of legitimate priesthood mentioned here.