Exodus 40:12

12 “Bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the tent of meeting and wash them with water.

Exodus 40:12 in Other Translations

KJV
12 And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and wash them with water.
ESV
12 Then you shall bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance of the tent of meeting and shall wash them with water
NLT
12 “Present Aaron and his sons at the entrance of the Tabernacle, and wash them with water.
MSG
12 "Finally, bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance of the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water.
CSB
12 "Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the tent of meeting 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 Then anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it will be most holy.
11 Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them.
12 “Bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the tent of meeting and wash them with water.
13 Then dress Aaron in the sacred garments, anoint him and consecrate him so he may serve me as priest.
14 Bring his sons and dress them in tunics.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Numbers 8:9
  • 2. S Exodus 29:4; S Exodus 30:19; Leviticus 8:1-13
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