Exodus 39:22 He also made the robe of the ephod woven all of blue, 23 and the opening of the robe in it was like the opening in a garment, with a binding around the opening, so that it might not tear. 24 On the hem of the robe they made pomegranates of blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen. 25 They also made bells of pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates all around the hem of the robe, between the pomegranates— 26 a bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate around the hem of the robe for ministering, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
God had spelled out all the details for the place of worship. He had also addressed who would represent the people by entering into the temple. Now the garments were being made for the priest who would do so. This outer garment was bright but tasteful, with a special added touch: the bells at the bottom. It is said that they were to indicate that the priest inside was still alive. Since the holiness of God was so profound, warnings were given about not approaching Him presumptuously. If a priest did so, and he were to faint or die inside, no one else could go in after him. It is also said they would put a rope around his foot in order to drag him back if necessary. Others would be waiting outside, listening intently, while he would offer the prayers of his people to God. Do we come "dressed" to God, waiting in such humble worship and anticipation?
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