Today's Reading: Exodus 28
This verse
is part of a section in the book of Exodus that describes the garments that
were to be worn by Aaron, the high priest, and his sons when they served in the
Tabernacle.
The “breastpiece
of judgment” referred to in this verse was a piece of clothing worn by the high
priest over his heart. It contained twelve precious stones, each representing
one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and was used to help the high priest make
decisions and seek guidance from God.
The main functions
of the priests were twofold, firstly to represent God before the people. They
were responsible for teaching and interpreting the law of God to the people.
They were considered the spiritual leaders of the community and were expected
to guide the people in their understanding and practice of God's commandments.
The second
function of the priests was to represent the people before God. As
representatives of the people, they were responsible for mediating between God
and the people. They were expected to intercede on behalf of the people, offer
prayers and petitions to God, and seek his favor and blessing for the
community.
In this
verse, God instructs Aaron to bear the names of the sons of Israel on his
breastpiece of judgment when he goes into the Holy Place to serve as a reminder
of the people he is serving. This symbolized Aaron's role as the representative
of the people before God and demonstrated that he carried their concerns and
needs with him as he served.
The phrase
"to bring them to regular remembrance before the Lord" suggests that
this act was a way of keeping the people in God's thoughts and seeking his
favor on their behalf. Overall, this verse emphasizes the importance of Aaron's
role as a mediator between God and his people and highlights the need for him
to remember and represent the people he serves.
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