Leviticus 8:7

“And he put upon him the coat, etc.] The embroidered coat of fine linen, which was next to his flesh; (<022839>Exodus 28:39) and all the garments were put on just in the order they are here declared; no mention is made indeed of the linen breeches, since it is highly probable these were put on by Aaron himself in some apartment in the tabernacle, or before came thither; it not being so decent to put on, or have these put on, in the sight of the whole congregation: and girded him with the girdle; the girdle of needlework with which the linen coat was girt to him, and was distinct from the curious girdle of the ephod after mentioned, (<022839>Exodus 28:39) and clothed him with the robe: the…”

“he put upon him the coat, and girded him with the girdle--The splendor of the official vestments, together with the gorgeous tiara of the high priest, was intended, doubtless, in the first instance, to produce in the minds of the people a high respect for the ministers of religion; and in the next, from the predominant use of linen, to inculcate upon Aaron and his sons the duty of maintaining unspotted righteousness in their characters and lives.”

“See the notes at Exodus 28:0. Leviticus 8:9 The holy crown - The golden plate of the mitre was so called as the distinctive badge of the high priest’s consecration. See Leviticus 21:12. return to 'Top of Page'”

“8:7 The tunic (see Exod 28:39) was woven of patterned linen cloth. • The same type of material used for the Tabernacle curtains was used for the embroidered ephod (see Exod 28:4, 6-14). This garment’s precise shape and size are unclear, but it seems to have been a long, sleeveless vest, fitted close to the body and tied about the waist. It was joined at the shoulders by gold settings; each setting bore an onyx stone engraved with the names of six of the tribes of Israel (Exod 28:9). Later, an ephod also referred to a venerated image (Judg 8:27; 18:17). • The decorative sash was embroidered and was made of the same materials as the ephod (see Exod 28:8).”

“he put: Exo 28:4, Exo 29:5, Exo 39:1-7; Isa 61:3, Isa 61:10; Rom 3:22, Rom 13:14; Gal 3:27 the ephod: The ephod seems to have been a garment worn by persons of distinction of various characters ( Sa2 6:4); the description of which in the book of Exodus ( Exo 28:6, etc.) relates only to its materials. As to its shape, the LXX calls it επωμις, which signifies that it was worn on the shoulders. So also Josephus, who says it was a cubit long. St. Jerome compares it with the Roman caracalla, which was a sort of short cloak, only that it had a head or hood, which the ephod had not. Leviticus 8:8”