Exodus 40:13-15

13 "1You shall put the holy garments on Aaron and anoint him and consecrate him, that he may minister as a priest to Me.
14 "You shall bring his sons and put tunics on them;
15 and you shall anoint them even as you have anointed their father, that they may minister as priests to Me; and their anointing will qualify them for a 2perpetual priesthood throughout their generations."

Exodus 40:13-15 Meaning and Commentary

\\INTRODUCTION OF EXODUS 40\\

This chapter contains the order for setting up the tabernacle, and
placing the furniture of it where it was the will of God it should be
put, Ex 40:1-8 and for the anointing it, and all its vessels, and
also Aaron and his sons, Ex 40:9-16 all which were accordingly
done, the tabernacle was reared up, and everything was put in its
proper place, Ex 40:16-33 upon which a cloud covered the tent, and
the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle, so that Moses could not
enter; which cloud afterwards was a direction in their journeys, by
night and by day, Ex 40:34-38.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Exodus 28:41; Leviticus 8:13
  • 2. Exodus 29:9; Numbers 25:13

Footnotes 1

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