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A Priest and Guy's Widow Conversing with the Soul of Guy de ThurnoSimon Marmion (Flemish, active 1450–1489) and David Aubert (Flemish, active 1453–1479) · 1475

Breeches

מִכְנָסַיִם/BRICH-iz/

“Covering garments, drawers”

Summary

Linen undergarments worn by the priests to ensure modesty during their service at the altar.

☩Priestly Garment

God commanded Moses to make linen breeches for Aaron and his sons to cover their nakedness while ministering at the altar. These garments extended from the waist to the thighs and were worn under the other priestly vestments. The command ensured dignity and modesty in worship, preventing any exposure when ascending to the altar.

Key verses:Exodus 28:42Exodus 39:28Leviticus 6:10Ezekiel 44:18

Related Verses5 mentions

Exodus· 2 verses

28:4239:28

Leviticus· 2 verses

6:1016:4

Ezekiel· 1 verse

44:18

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Breeches," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Breeches," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).