Bible Strands
Leviticus 8:13
Then Moses presented Aaron’s sons, put tunics on them, wrapped sashes around them, and tied headbands on them, just as the LORD had commanded him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses acts as the officiant in the tabernacle courtyard, clothing Aaron’s sons immediately after anointing Aaron and before the sin offering begins.
The words — וַ/יַּקְרֵ֨ב (va/i.yak.Rev) means “and he presented,” while וַ/יַּלְבִּשֵׁ֤/ם (va/i.yal.bi.She/m) translates literally as “and he clothed them.”
The thread — This consecration pattern repeats in Exodus 28:40, Exodus 29:8, and Exodus 40:14, where the same garments are prescribed and executed for the priestly line.
Why it lands — The text records Moses executing specific divine commands regarding priestly vestments, establishing that sacred service requires exact adherence to God’s instructions rather than human adaptation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And Moses brought Aaron’s sons, and put coats upon them, and girded them with girdles, and put bonnets upon them; as the Lord commanded Moses.
Cross-references
- Exodus 29:8 Present his sons as well and clothe them with tunics.
- Exodus 28:40 Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor.
- Exodus 40:14 Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics.
- Psalms 132:9 May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy.
- Isaiah 61:6 But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches.
- 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.
- 1 Peter 2:5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
- 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
- Revelation 1:6 who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.
- Revelation 5:10 You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”