Exodus 28:42

42 “Make linen undergarments as a covering for the body, reaching from the waist to the thigh.

Exodus 28:42 in Other Translations

42 And thou shalt make them linen breeches to cover their nakedness; from the loins even unto the thighs they shall reach:

42 You shall make for them linen undergarments to cover their naked flesh. They shall reach from the hips to the thighs;

42 Also make linen undergarments for them, to be worn next to their bodies, reaching from their hips to their thighs.

42 "Make linen underwear to cover their nakedness from waist to thigh.

42 And thou shalt make them linen breeches to cover the flesh of their nakedness; from the loins even unto the thighs they shall reach:

42 "Make linen undergarments to cover them down to their thighs.

42 Make them linen undergarments to cover [their] naked bodies; they must extend from the waist to the thighs.

42 "Make linen underwear that reaches from the waist to the thigh.

Exodus 28:42 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 28:42

And thou shalt make them linen breeches to cover their
nakedness
Or "the flesh of nakedness" ^F17, that part of the body which ought not to be naked and exposed to view, and which, when it is, causes shame and ridicule; what part is designed is easily gathered from the next clause; great care was taken, in the service of God's house, to preserve decency, prevent immodesty, and to guard against laughter and levity, and the like care should be always taken, (See Gill on Exodus 28:2),

from the loins even unto the thigh they shall reach;
they were to reach above the navel near the heart, and to the end of the thigh, which is the knee, as Maimonides says ^F18; who also observes, that they had strings, but had no opening before or behind, but were drawn up round like a purse; they were a sort of drawers, and somewhat like our sailors' trousers.

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FOOTNOTES:

F17 (hwre rvb) "carnem nuditatis", Montanus, Vatablus, Drusius; "carnem nudam", Junius & Tremellius; "carnem verendorum", Tigurine version; "carnem pudendorum", Piscator.
F18 Cele Hamikdash, c. 8. sect. 18.

Exodus 28:42 In-Context

40 Make tunics, sashes and caps for Aaron’s sons to give them dignity and honor.

41 After you put these clothes on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint and ordain them. Consecrate them so they may serve me as priests.

42 “Make linen undergarments as a covering for the body, reaching from the waist to the thigh.

43 Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the tent of meeting or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they will not incur guilt and die. “This is to be a lasting ordinance for Aaron and his descendants.

Cross References

• 1. Leviticus 6:10; Leviticus 16:4,23; Ezekiel 44:18