Bible Strands
Exodus 40:14
Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Lord commands Moses to prepare Aaron’s sons for priestly duty immediately after clothing Aaron in the holy garments.
The words — תַּקְרִ֑יב (tak.Riv) translates as “you will bring near,” and כֻּתֳּנֹֽת (ku.to.Not) refers to the linen tunics required for their covering.
The thread — The command extends to Exodus 40:15, where the sons are anointed to serve as priests permanently. The garment language reappears in Isaiah 61:10, where clothing signifies divine provision rather than ritual office.
Why it lands — The text establishes that approaching the sanctuary requires both physical preparation and formal consecration before any service begins.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And thou shalt bring his sons, and clothe them with coats:
Cross-references
- Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring.
- Isaiah 61:10 I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
- John 1:16 From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.
- Romans 8:30 And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.
- Romans 13:14 Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.
- 1 Corinthians 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.
- 1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.