When Clothes Should Say Something About the Man
Google Images This was one case where the clothes did make the man—or at least were meant to remind the man of who he was. The symbolism of the Jewish faith is rich in reminders and Exodus 28 is one huge illustration that is worthy of consideration even in this modern era. The chapter describes the clothing that the high priest was to wear when he presented himself before God on behalf of the people. The first thing I note is: " Make sacred garments for your brother Aaron, to give him dignity and honor " (28:2, NIV). He was to feel different and the people were to see him as different as he assumed his role as mediator between God and his fellow Israelites. Then: "T ake two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel…and fasten them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones…Aaron is to bear the names on his shoulders as a memorial before the Lord ." (28:9-12, NIV). When Aaron presented himself before the Lord he was ne...