They were to do this as a gesture of respect or reverence. Israelite priests were obliged to wear linen drawers “to cover the naked flesh. ”
(‏ خرو ۳ :‏ ۵ ؛‏ یوش ۵ :‏ ۱۵ )‏ این عمل آنان نشانهٔ احترام و حرمت بود .‏