Then Moses presented Aaron’s sons, put tunics on them, wrapped sashes around them, and tied headbands on them, just as the LORD had commanded him.
Parallel translations
- WEB Moses brought Aaron’s sons, and clothed them with coats, and tied sashes on them, and put headbands on them; as Yahweh commanded Moses.
- KJV And Moses brought Aaron’s sons, and put coats upon them, and girded them with girdles, and put bonnets upon them; as the LORD commanded Moses.
- NKJV Then Moses brought Aaron’s sons and put tunics on them, girded them with sashes, and put hats on them, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
- NASB Next Moses had Aaron’s sons come near, and he clothed them with tunics and wrapped their waists with sashes, and bound caps on them, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.
- NLT Next Moses presented Aaron’s sons. He clothed them in their tunics, tied their sashes around them, and put their special head coverings on them, just as the Lord had commanded him.
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Quick answer
Moses clothes Aaron's sons in tunics, sashes, and headbands as the LORD commanded. The priests are dressed for their ministry.
Overview
Aaron's sons were vested for service, sharing in the priestly office under their father. The repeated note of obedience to God's command frames the whole act. Their consecration broadened the priesthood that served Israel, all of it pointing to the one perfect Priest to come.
Cross-references & the web
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- Exod 29:8–9Present his sons as well and clothe them with tunics.
- Exod 40:14–15Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics.
- Rev 5:10You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”
- 1 Pet 2:9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
- Isa 61:6But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches.
- Exod 28:40–41Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor.
- 1 Pet 2:5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
- Rev 1:6who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.
- Isa 61:10I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
- Ps 132:9May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy.
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