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Exodus 29:5
Take the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastplate. Fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God commands Moses to dress Aaron at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, positioning this step between the washing ritual in Exodus 29:4 and the placement of the turban in Exodus 29:6.
The words — The Hebrew verbs לָקַחְתָּ (la.kach.ta) and הִלְבַּשְׁתָּ (hil.bash.ta) literally translate to "you will take" and "you will clothe," specifying the physical handling and application of the priestly vestments.
The thread — The text's clothing sequence directly fulfills Exodus 28:2's command to craft garments for Aaron's glory and splendor, and matches the ordination account in Leviticus 8:7.
Why it lands — The passage records a precise, non-negotiable sequence for consecrating the high priest, requiring the reader to acknowledge that sacred office is established through exact compliance with divine instruction.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the coat, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the curious girdle of the ephod:
Cross-references
- Exodus 28:2 Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor.
- Leviticus 8:7 He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him.