Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version they shall wash their hands and feet so that they will not die. This is to be a lasting ordinance for Aaron and his descendants for the generations to come.” New Living Translation They must always wash their hands and feet, or they will die. This is a permanent law for Aaron and his descendants, to be observed from generation to generation.” English Standard Version They shall wash their hands and their feet, so that they may not die. It shall be a statute forever to them, even to him and to his offspring throughout their generations.” Berean Standard Bible Thus they are to wash their hands and feet so that they will not die; this shall be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants for the generations to come.” King James Bible So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him and to his seed throughout their generations. New King James Version So they shall wash their hands and their feet, lest they die. And it shall be a statute forever to them—to him and his descendants throughout their generations.” New American Standard Bible So they shall wash their hands and their feet, so that they do not die; and it shall be a permanent statute for them, for Aaron and his descendants throughout their generations.” NASB 1995 “So they shall wash their hands and their feet, so that they will not die; and it shall be a perpetual statute for them, for Aaron and his descendants throughout their generations.” NASB 1977 “So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they may not die; and it shall be a perpetual statute for them, for Aaron and his descendants throughout their generations.” Legacy Standard Bible So they shall wash their hands and their feet, so that they will not die; and it shall be a perpetual statute for them, for Aaron and his seed throughout their generations.” Amplified Bible They shall wash their hands and their feet, so that they will not die; it shall be a perpetual statute for them, for Aaron and his descendants throughout their generations.” Christian Standard Bible They must wash their hands and feet so that they will not die; this is to be a permanent statute for them, for Aaron and his descendants throughout their generations.” Holman Christian Standard Bible They must wash their hands and feet so that they will not die; this is to be a permanent statute for them, for Aaron and his descendants throughout their generations.” American Standard Version So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him and to his seed throughout their generations. English Revised Version so they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him and to his seed throughout their generations. GOD'S WORD® Translation they will wash their hands and feet so that they will not die. This will be a permanent law for him and his descendants for generations to come." Good News Translation They must wash their hands and feet, so that they will not die. This is a rule which they and their descendants are to observe forever." International Standard Version They are to wash their hands and their feet so that they don't die, and it is to be for them a perpetual ordinance for Aaron and his seed from generation to generation." Majority Standard Bible Thus they are to wash their hands and feet so that they will not die; this shall be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants for the generations to come.? NET Bible they must wash their hands and their feet so that they do not die. And this will be a perpetual ordinance for them and for their descendants throughout their generations." New Heart English Bible So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they not die: and it shall be a statute forever to them, even to him and to his descendants throughout their generations." Webster's Bible Translation So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him and to his seed throughout their generations. World English Bible So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they not die. This shall be a statute forever to them, even to him and to his descendants throughout their generations.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthen they have washed their hands and their feet, and they do not die, and it has been a continuous statute to them, to him and to his seed, throughout their generations.” Young's Literal Translation then they have washed their hands and their feet, and they die not, and it hath been to them a statute age-during, to him and to his seed to their generations.' Smith's Literal Translation And they shall wash their hands and their feet, and they shall not die: and it was to them a law forever, to him and to his seed and to their generations. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLest perhaps they die. It shall be an everlasting law to him, and to his seed by successions. Catholic Public Domain Version otherwise, they may die. This shall be an everlasting law to him, and to his offspring, throughout their successions.” New American Bible they must wash their hands and feet, lest they die. This shall be a perpetual statute for him and his descendants throughout their generations. New Revised Standard Version They shall wash their hands and their feet, so that they may not die: it shall be a perpetual ordinance for them, for him and for his descendants throughout their generations. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not; and it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him and to his descendants throughout their generations. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Whenever they enter the Time Tabernacle they shall wash with water and they will not die, and whenever they come near the altar to serve and to burn an incense offering to LORD JEHOVAH: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917so they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not; and it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him and to his seed throughout their generations.' Brenton Septuagint Translation They shall wash their hands and feet with water, whensoever they shall go into the tabernacle of witness; they shall wash themselves with water, that they die not; and it shall be for them a perpetual statute, for him and his posterity after him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Bronze Basin…20Whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister by presenting an offering made by fire to the LORD, they must wash with water so that they will not die. 21Thus they are to wash their hands and feet so that they will not die; this shall be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants for the generations to come.” Cross References Leviticus 16:4 He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them. Leviticus 16:24 He is to bathe himself with water in a holy place and put on his own clothes. Then he must go out and sacrifice his burnt offering and the people’s burnt offering to make atonement for himself and for the people. Leviticus 8:6 Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water. Leviticus 10:6-7 Then Moses said to Aaron and his sons Eleazar and Ithamar, “Do not let your hair become disheveled and do not tear your garments, or else you will die, and the LORD will be angry with the whole congregation. But your brothers, the whole house of Israel, may mourn on account of the fire that the LORD has ignited. / You shall not go outside the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, or you will die, for the LORD’s anointing oil is on you.” So they did as Moses instructed. Numbers 8:7 This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves. Numbers 19:7 Then the priest must wash his clothes and bathe his body in water; after that he may enter the camp, but he will be ceremonially unclean until evening. Numbers 19:21 This is a permanent statute for the people: The one who sprinkles the water of purification must wash his clothes, and whoever touches the water of purification will be unclean until evening. 2 Chronicles 4:6 He also made ten basins for washing and placed five on the south side and five on the north. The parts of the burnt offering were rinsed in them, but the priests used the Sea for washing. Psalm 26:6 I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD, Psalm 51:7 Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Isaiah 52:11 Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. Ezekiel 36:25 I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. Matthew 15:2 “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.” Matthew 15:20 These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him.” Mark 7:3-4 Now in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands ceremonially. / And on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and couches for dining. Treasury of Scripture So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him and to his seed throughout their generations. a statute Exodus 28:43 And they shall be upon Aaron, and upon his sons, when they come in unto the tabernacle of the congregation, or when they come near unto the altar to minister in the holy place; that they bear not iniquity, and die: it shall be a statute for ever unto him and his seed after him. Jump to Previous Aaron Age-During Death Descendants Die Feet Forever Generation Generations Hands Order Ordinance Perpetual Safe Seed Statute Throughout Wash WashedJump to Next Aaron Age-During Death Descendants Die Feet Forever Generation Generations Hands Order Ordinance Perpetual Safe Seed Statute Throughout Wash WashedExodus 30 1. The altar of incense11. The ransom of souls 17. The bronze basin 22. The holy anointing oil 34. The composition of the incense Thus they are to wash The act of washing in this context is deeply symbolic, representing purification and preparation for service to God. The Hebrew root for "wash" is "רָחַץ" (rachatz), which implies a thorough cleansing. This ritual washing was not merely about physical cleanliness but was a spiritual act of sanctification, setting the priests apart for their holy duties. In the broader biblical narrative, washing is often associated with repentance and renewal, pointing to the need for inner purity before approaching God. their hands and feet so that they will not die this shall be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants for the generations to come THE COMPOSITION OF THE HOLY OIL.Verse 21- It shall be a statute for ever. Compare Exodus 27:21; Exodus 28:43; Exodus 29:9: et |
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