Leviticus 8:6

6 So Moses brought Aaron and his sons near, and he washed them with water.

Leviticus 8:6 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 8:6

And Moses brought Aaron and his sons
To the laver which was in the court of the tabernacle and washed them with water;
to show that they should be clean that bear the vessels of the Lord, and offer the sacrifices of the people; all that are in public office in the house of God ought to have both clean hands and a pure heart, to hold the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience, and to be of a pure and holy conversation; and indeed all that are made kings and priests to God, as all the saints are, they are washed from their sins in the blood of Jesus, ( Revelation 1:5 Revelation 1:6 ) .

Leviticus 8:6 In-Context

4 So Moses did [just] as Yahweh commanded him, and the community gathered by the entrance to the tent of assembly.

5 Then Moses said to the community, "This [is] the word that Yahweh has commanded to be done."

6 So Moses brought Aaron and his sons near, and he washed them with water.

7 Then he put the tunic on him and tied the sash [around] him; then he clothed him with the robe and put the ephod on him; then he tied the ephod's waistband [around] him and fastened [the ephod] to him with it.

8 Then he placed the breastpiece on him and put the Urim and the Thummim into the breastpiece;

Footnotes

• [a] Or "And"