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Exodus 28:41
After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God instructs Moses to dress Aaron and his sons in the previously detailed vestments, then perform ritual actions to establish their office.
The words — The Hebrew verb הִלְבַּשְׁתָּ (hilbashta) translates literally as "you will clothe," marking the initial step in equipping the priests.
The thread — The instruction connects to Exodus 29:7, Exodus 29:9, and Exodus 40:15, where Moses separately pours anointing oil, secures sashes and headbands, and applies consecration rites to confirm their permanent service.
Why it lands — The text establishes that priestly function requires both the physical preparation of designated garments and the divine authorization of anointing and consecration.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office.
Cross-references
- Exodus 29:7 Then take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head.
- Exodus 29:9 Wrap the sashes around Aaron and his sons and tie headbands on them. The priesthood shall be theirs by a permanent statute. In this way you are to ordain Aaron and his sons.
- Exodus 40:15 Anoint them just as you anointed their father, so that they may also serve Me as priests. Their anointing will qualify them for a permanent priesthood throughout their generations.”
- Leviticus 8:1 Then the LORD said to Moses,
- Leviticus 10:7 You shall not go outside the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, or you will die, for the LORD’s anointing oil is on you.” So they did as Moses instructed.
- Hebrews 7:28 For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
- Exodus 28:1 “Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.
- Exodus 28:4 These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests.
- Exodus 29:24 Put all these in the hands of Aaron and his sons and wave them before the LORD as a wave offering.
- Exodus 29:35 This is what you are to do for Aaron and his sons based on all that I have commanded you, taking seven days to ordain them.