Put the turban on his head and attach the holy diadem to the turban.
Parallel translations
- WEB and you shall set the turban on his head, and put the holy crown on the turban.
- KJV And thou shalt put the mitre upon his head, and put the holy crown upon the mitre.
- NKJV You shall put the turban on his head, and put the holy crown on the turban.
- NASB and you shall set the turban on his head and put the holy crown on the turban.
- NLT Place the turban on his head, and fasten the sacred medallion to the turban.
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Quick answer
The turban was placed on Aaron's head and the holy crown (the gold plate, 'HOLY TO YAHWEH') set upon it. This crowned him as consecrated to God.
Overview
The holy crown marked Aaron as wholly set apart for the LORD's service. Holiness was visibly displayed at the highest point of his attire. This anticipates Christ, who unites the offices of priest and king, crowned in holiness as he mediates for his people.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Lev 8:9Moses 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.
- Exod 28:36–39You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD.
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