How Aaron's Golden and White Vestments Were Fixed Forever

Sifra, Mekhilta deMiluim I 7

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

7) (Vayikra 8:8) "And he placed the choshen upon him.": This section was learned for its time and for future generations (for the donning of the priestly vestments) for the daily service and for the Yom Kippur service. (It is just that) every day he serves in the golden vestments, and on Yom Kippur, in the white (linen) vestments.

Themes

PriesthoodAdam EveAtonementRepentanceWisdom

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