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Leviticus 8:2
“Take Aaron and his sons, their garments, the anointing oil, the bull of the sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The LORD commands Moses to gather Aaron, his sons, and specific ritual items at the moment of consecration, immediately preceding the assembly of the congregation at the Tent of Meeting.
The words — קַח (kach) translates literally as “take,” directing Moses to physically collect the appointed priests, their vestments, and the sacrificial components.
The thread — The mandated vestments for Aaron and his sons are detailed in Exodus 28:2, Exodus 28:40, and Exodus 39:1 as preparations for sanctuary service.
Why it lands — The verse requires strict compliance with a ritual inventory, establishing that consecration depends on designated persons and precisely prepared materials.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread;
Cross-references
- Exodus 28:2 Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor.
- Exodus 28:40 Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor.
- Exodus 39:1 From the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn they made specially woven garments for ministry in the sanctuary, as well as the holy garments for Aaron, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
- Exodus 39:41 and the woven garments for ministering in the sanctuary, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests.
- Exodus 40:12 Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water.
- Hebrews 7:27 Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.
- Exodus 30:23 “Take the finest spices: 500 shekels of liquid myrrh, half that amount (250 shekels) of fragrant cinnamon, 250 shekels of fragrant cane,