The Garments
The Garments Revelation 1:13–14 Excerpt down to the foot —a mark of high rank. The garment and girdle seem to be emblems of His priesthood. Compare Ex. 28:2 , Ex. 28:4 , Ex. 28:31 ; Septuagint . Aaron’s robe and girdle were “for glory and beauty,” and combined the insignia of royalty and priesthood, the characteristics of Christ’s antitypical priesthood “after the order of Melchisedec.” His being in the midst of the candlesticks (only seen in the temple ), shows that it is as a king-priest He is so attired. This priesthood He has exercised ever since His ascension ; and, therefore He here wears its emblems. As Aaron wore these insignias when He came forth from the sanctuary to bless the people ( Le 16:4 , Le. 16:23 , Le. 16:24 , the chetoneth, or holy linen coat). So when Christ shall come again, He shall appear in the similar attire of “beauty and glory” ( Is. 4:2 , Margin ). The angels are attir...