4
For his faithfulness and meekness he consecrated him, choosing him out of all humankind.
5
He allowed him to hear his voice, and led him into the dark cloud, and gave him the commandments face to face, the law of life and knowledge, so that he might teach Jacob the covenant, and Israel his decrees.
6
He exalted Aaron, a holy man like Moses who was his brother, of the tribe of Levi.
7
He made an everlasting covenant with him, and gave him the priesthood of the people. He blessed him with stateliness, and put a glorious robe on him.
8
He clothed him in perfect splendor, and strengthened him with the symbols of authority, the linen undergarments, the long robe, and the ephod.
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