5 pairs
Exodus 28:1 describes the appointment of Aaron and his sons as priests, which is echoed in Hebrews 5:1-4, where the role of the high priest is discussed, emphasizing the divine calling and the role of the priesthood.
Thematic focusPriesthood, Divine Calling.
Exodus 28:3 speaks of the spirit of wisdom given to craftsmen for making priestly garments, paralleling 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, which discusses the distribution of spiritual gifts by the Holy Spirit for various purposes within the body of Christ.
Thematic focusSpiritual Gifts, Wisdom.
Exodus 28:12 describes the engraving of the names of the sons of Israel on the stones of the ephod, symbolizing remembrance before God, similar to Isaiah 49:16, where God declares He has engraved His people on the palms of His hands.
Thematic focusRemembrance, God's People.
Exodus 28:29 describes Aaron bearing the names of the sons of Israel on his heart as he enters the Holy Place, which is a foreshadowing of Christ's intercessory role in Hebrews 7:25, where He always lives to make intercession for His people.
Thematic focusIntercession, High Priest.
Exodus 28:36 describes the engraving of 'HOLY TO THE LORD' on the gold plate of the high priest's turban, which is echoed in Zechariah 14:20, where even the bells of the horses will be inscribed with 'HOLY TO THE LORD' in the future kingdom.
Thematic focusHoliness, Dedication to God.