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Leviticus 8:9
Moses also put the turban on Aaron’s head and set the gold plate, the holy diadem, on the front of the turban, as the LORD had commanded him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses consecrates Aaron as high priest by completing his ceremonial dress at the tabernacle entrance. This act follows the placement of the breastpiece and precedes the anointing of the tabernacle and its furnishings.
The words — The text uses וַיָּשֶׂם (va.ya.sem), literally "and he placed" or "set," twice to describe the physical positioning of the head covering. It identifies הַמִּצְנֶפֶת (ha.mit.zne.fet) as "the turban," which receives the engraved gold plate on its front.
The thread — This ordination sequence fulfills the construction commands in Exodus 28:4 and 28:36 for the priestly turban and its "HOLY TO THE LORD" gold diadem. The pattern of divine elevation through appointed headwear reappears in Philippians 2:9, where God exalts a figure to the highest place.
Why it lands — The verse records a literal obedience to a divine command regarding priestly vestments. It requires the reader to recognize that consecration involves precise adherence to established instructions before any subsequent ritual action occurs.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And he put the mitre upon his head; also upon the mitre, even upon his forefront, did he put the golden plate, the holy crown; as the Lord commanded Moses.
Cross-references
- Philippians 2:9 Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,
- 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 28:36 You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD.
- Exodus 29:6 Put the turban on his head and attach the holy diadem to the turban.
- Exodus 39:28 as well as the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands and undergarments of finely spun linen,
- Zechariah 3:5 Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by.
- Zechariah 6:11 Take silver and gold, make an ornate crown, and set it on the head of the high priest, Joshua son of Jehozadak.