Jesus as High Priest (Jamieson; Fausset; & Brown, A commentary, 1880, NT - vol. 2)
Text: And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. Revelation 1:13 Quote: [...] down to the foot --- A mark of high rank. The garment and girdle seem to be emblems of His priesthood . Cf. Exodus, 28. 2, 4, 31; LXX. Aaron's robe and girdle were "for glory and beauty," and combined the insignia of royalty and priesthood, the characteristics of Christ's antitypical priesthood "after the order of Melchisedec." His being in the midst of the candlesticks (only seen in the temple ), shows that it is as a king-ptiest He is so attired. This priesthood He has exercised ever since His ascension; and, therefore, here wears its emblems. As Aaron wore these insignia when He came forth from the sanctuary to bless the people (Leviticus, 16. 4, 23, 24, the chetoneth, or holy linen coat), so when Christ shall come again, ...