Exodus 40:12

12 "Bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance of the Meeting Tent, and wash them with water.

Exodus 40:12 Meaning and Commentary

Ver. 12-14. And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the
tabernacle of the congregation
To wash, anoint, and clothe them, as in the two following verses ( Exodus 40:13 Exodus 40:14 ) , that they might minister in the priest's office, according to ( Exodus 28:41 ) ( 29:4-8 ) (See Gill on Exodus 28:41) (See Gill on Exodus 29:4) (See Gill on Exodus 29:5) (See Gill on Exodus 29:6) (See Gill on Exodus 29:7) (See Gill on Exodus 29:8)

Exodus 40:12 In-Context

10 Pour the special oil on the altar for burnt offerings and on all its tools. Give the altar for service to God, and it will be very holy.

11 Then pour the special olive oil on the bowl and the base under it so that they will be given for service to God.

12 "Bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance of the Meeting Tent, and wash them with water.

13 Then put the holy clothes on Aaron. Pour the special oil on him, and give him for service to God so that he may serve me as a priest.

14 Bring Aaron's sons and put the inner robes on them.