The Robe of the Ephod

This robe, which was “all of blue,” presents to us the heavenly character of the priest, which was according to the holy place in which he ministered (Ex. 28). It symbolizes the heavenly character of the One who was “made higher than the heavens” (Heb. 7:26). Instructions are given that the hole made in the top of this garment be bound, that it “be not rent.” Nothing which would admit of imperfection must be allowed in that which symbolizes Christ.