Exodus 40:13
New International Version
Then dress Aaron in the sacred garments, anoint him and consecrate him so he may serve me as priest.

New Living Translation
Dress Aaron with the sacred garments and anoint him, consecrating him to serve me as a priest.

English Standard Version
and put on Aaron the holy garments. And you shall anoint him and consecrate him, that he may serve me as priest.

Berean Standard Bible
And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest.

King James Bible
And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments, and anoint him, and sanctify him; that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.

New King James Version
You shall put the holy garments on Aaron, and anoint him and consecrate him, that he may minister to Me as priest.

New American Standard Bible
And you shall put the holy garments on Aaron and anoint him and consecrate him, so that he may serve as a priest to Me.

NASB 1995
“You shall put the holy garments on Aaron and anoint him and consecrate him, that he may minister as a priest to Me.

NASB 1977
“And you shall put the holy garments on Aaron and anoint him and consecrate him, that he may minister as a priest to Me.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall put the holy garments on Aaron and anoint him and set him apart as holy, that he may minister as a priest to Me.

Amplified Bible
You shall put the holy garments on Aaron and anoint him and consecrate him, that he may serve as a priest to Me.

Christian Standard Bible
Clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he can serve me as a priest.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he can serve Me as a priest.

American Standard Version
And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments; and thou shalt anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.

Contemporary English Version
Dress Aaron in the priestly clothes, then use the sacred olive oil to ordain him and dedicate him to me as my priest.

English Revised Version
And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments; and thou shalt anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then dress Aaron in the holy clothes, and anoint him. In this way you will dedicate him to serve me as priest.

Good News Translation
Dress Aaron in the priestly garments, anoint him, and in this way consecrate him, so that he can serve me as priest.

International Standard Version
You are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, you are to anoint him, and consecrate him so he may serve me as priest.

Majority Standard Bible
And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest.

NET Bible
Then you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments and anoint him and sanctify him so that he may minister as my priest.

New Heart English Bible
You shall put on Aaron the holy garments; and you shall anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister to me in the priest's office.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments, and anoint him, and sanctify him; that he may minister to me in the priest's office.

World English Bible
You shall put on Aaron the holy garments; and you shall anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister to me in the priest’s office.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and you have clothed Aaron with the holy garments, and anointed him, and sanctified him, and he has acted as priest to Me.

Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast clothed Aaron with the holy garments, and anointed him, and sanctified him, and he hath acted as priest to Me.

Smith's Literal Translation
And put upon Aaron the garments of the holy place, and anoint him and consecrate him; and he was priest to me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt put on them the holy vestments, that they may minister to me, and that the unction of them may prosper to an everlasting priesthood.

Catholic Public Domain Version
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New American Bible
Clothe Aaron with the sacred vestments and anoint him, thus consecrating him as my priest.

New Revised Standard Version
and put on Aaron the sacred vestments, and you shall anoint him and consecrate him, so that he may serve me as priest.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall put upon Aaron the holy vestments and anoint him and sanctify him; that he may minister to me in the priest's office.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And clothe Ahron with the clothing of holiness and anoint and hallow him and he shall serve as a Priest to me.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments; and thou shalt anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister unto Me in the priest's office.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt put on Aaron the holy garments, and thou shalt anoint him, and thou shalt sanctify him, and he shall minister to me as priest.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Setting Up the Tabernacle
12Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. 13And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. 14Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics.…

Cross References
Leviticus 8:7-9
He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. / 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.

Exodus 28:41
After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests.

Leviticus 16:32
The priest who is anointed and ordained to succeed his father as high priest shall make atonement. He will put on the sacred linen garments

Numbers 20:26-28
Remove Aaron’s priestly garments and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron will be gathered to his people and will die there.” / So Moses did as the LORD had commanded, and they climbed Mount Hor in the sight of the whole congregation. / After Moses had removed Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain.

Leviticus 21:10
The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments.

Hebrews 5:1-4
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...

Leviticus 8:30
Next, Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments, and on his sons and their garments. So he consecrated Aaron and his garments, as well as Aaron’s sons and their garments.

Numbers 27:18-23
And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. / Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. / Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. ...

Hebrews 7:26-28
Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. / 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. / For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

Leviticus 10:7
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.

1 Samuel 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

Hebrews 9:6-7
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.

1 Kings 2:27
So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.

1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

Hebrews 10:19-22
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, / and since we have a great priest over the house of God, ...


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall put on Aaron the holy garments, and anoint him, and sanctify him; that he may minister to me in the priest's office.

anoint him

Exodus 28:41
And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

John 3:34
For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.

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Exodus 40
1. The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated
13. Aaron and his sons to be sanctified
16. Moses performs all things accordingly
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And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments
The clothing of Aaron with holy garments signifies the setting apart of the priesthood. These garments were specifically designed by divine instruction (Exodus 28) and symbolized purity, holiness, and the glory of God. The garments included the ephod, breastplate, robe, tunic, turban, and sash, each with its own symbolic meaning. The act of clothing Aaron represents the covering of sin and the righteousness required to approach God, prefiguring the righteousness of Christ that covers believers (Isaiah 61:10).

anoint him
Anointing with oil was a common practice in the ancient Near East for consecrating individuals to a sacred office. The oil, often a mixture of olive oil and spices, symbolized the Holy Spirit's presence and empowerment. In Aaron's case, it marked his divine appointment and the beginning of his priestly duties. This anointing foreshadows the anointing of Jesus as the Messiah (meaning "Anointed One") and the anointing of believers with the Holy Spirit (1 John 2:20, 27).

and consecrate him
Consecration involves setting someone or something apart for a sacred purpose. For Aaron, this meant being dedicated entirely to the service of God. The process included sacrifices and rituals that underscored the seriousness of approaching a holy God. This consecration points to the ultimate consecration of Jesus, who was set apart to fulfill the role of the perfect High Priest (Hebrews 7:26-28).

so that he may serve Me as a priest
The role of the priest was to mediate between God and the people, offering sacrifices and prayers on their behalf. Aaron's service as a priest was foundational for the Levitical priesthood, which continued until the time of Christ. This priestly service is a type of Christ's eternal priesthood, as He serves as the ultimate mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 9:11-12). The priesthood of Aaron also prefigures the priesthood of all believers, who are called to offer spiritual sacrifices to God (1 Peter 2:5, 9).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Aaron
The brother of Moses, chosen by God to be the first high priest of Israel. His role was crucial in mediating between God and the Israelites.

2. Holy Garments
Special clothing designed by God for the priests, symbolizing purity, holiness, and the unique role of the priesthood.

3. Anointing
The act of pouring oil on Aaron, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's empowerment and setting apart for God's service.

4. Consecration
The process of making Aaron holy, dedicating him entirely to God's service, signifying a life set apart for divine purposes.

5. Priesthood
The institution established by God for mediating His covenant with Israel, with Aaron and his descendants serving as the first priests.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Holiness
The holy garments and anointing oil symbolize the purity and holiness required to serve God. As believers, we are called to live holy lives, set apart for His purposes.

God's Calling and Equipping
Just as Aaron was called and equipped for his role, God calls and equips each of us for specific purposes in His kingdom. We should seek to understand and fulfill our unique callings.

The Role of Mediation
Aaron's role as a priest highlights the need for a mediator between God and humanity. Jesus fulfills this role perfectly, and we can approach God confidently through Him.

Symbolism of Anointing
The anointing of Aaron signifies the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. As Christians, we are anointed by the Spirit to carry out God's work in the world.

Priesthood of All Believers
While Aaron's priesthood was specific, the New Testament teaches that all believers are priests, called to represent God to the world and intercede for others.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And you are to clothe
וְהִלְבַּשְׁתָּ֙ (wə·hil·baš·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe

Aaron
אַהֲרֹ֔ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

with the holy
הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

garments,
בִּגְדֵ֣י (biḡ·ḏê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

anoint him,
וּמָשַׁחְתָּ֥ (ū·mā·šaḥ·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 4886: To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint

and consecrate him,
וְקִדַּשְׁתָּ֥ (wə·qid·daš·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated

so that he may serve Me as a priest.
וְכִהֵ֥ן (wə·ḵi·hên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3547: To officiate as a, priest, to put on regalia


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