Exodus 29:29
New International Version
“Aaron’s sacred garments will belong to his descendants so that they can be anointed and ordained in them.

New Living Translation
“Aaron’s sacred garments must be preserved for his descendants who succeed him, and they will wear them when they are anointed and ordained.

English Standard Version
“The holy garments of Aaron shall be for his sons after him; they shall be anointed in them and ordained in them.

Berean Standard Bible
The holy garments that belong to Aaron will belong to his sons after him, so they can be anointed and ordained in them.

King James Bible
And the holy garments of Aaron shall be his sons' after him, to be anointed therein, and to be consecrated in them.

New King James Version
“And the holy garments of Aaron shall be his sons’ after him, to be anointed in them and to be consecrated in them.

New American Standard Bible
“The holy garments of Aaron shall be for his sons after him, so that they may be anointed and ordained in them.

NASB 1995
“The holy garments of Aaron shall be for his sons after him, that in them they may be anointed and ordained.

NASB 1977
“And the holy garments of Aaron shall be for his sons after him, that in them they may be anointed and ordained.

Legacy Standard Bible
“The holy garments of Aaron shall be for his sons after him, that in them they may be anointed and ordained.

Amplified Bible
“The holy garments of Aaron shall be for his sons after him, to be anointed and ordained in them.

Christian Standard Bible
“The holy garments that belong to Aaron are to belong to his sons after him, so that they can be anointed and ordained in them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The holy garments that belong to Aaron are to belong to his sons after him, so that they can be anointed and ordained in them.

American Standard Version
And the holy garments of Aaron shall be for his sons after him, to be anointed in them, and to be consecrated in them.

English Revised Version
And the holy garments of Aaron shall be for his sons after him, to be anointed in them, and to be consecrated in them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Aaron's holy clothes will belong to his descendants so that they can be anointed and ordained in them.

Good News Translation
"Aaron's priestly garments are to be handed on to his sons after his death, for them to wear when they are ordained.

International Standard Version
"The holy garments of Aaron are to be for his sons after him so that they may be anointed in them and ordained in them.

Majority Standard Bible
The holy garments that belong to Aaron will belong to his sons after him, so they can be anointed and ordained in them.

NET Bible
"The holy garments that belong to Aaron are to belong to his sons after him, so that they may be anointed in them and consecrated in them.

New Heart English Bible
"The holy garments of Aaron shall be for his sons after him, to be anointed in them, and to be consecrated in them.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the holy garments of Aaron shall be his sons' after him, to be anointed therein, and to be consecrated in them.

World English Bible
“The holy garments of Aaron shall be for his sons after him, to be anointed in them, and to be consecrated in them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the holy garments which are Aaron’s are for his sons after him, to be anointed in them and to consecrate their hand in them;

Young's Literal Translation
'And the holy garments which are Aaron's, are for his sons after him, to be anointed in them, and to consecrate in them their hand;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the garments of the holy place which are to Aaron shall be to his sons after him to anoint them in them, and to fill in them their hands.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the holy vesture, which Aaron shall use, his sons shall have after him, that they may be anointed, and their hands consecrated to it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the holy vestment, which Aaron shall use, his sons shall possess after him, so that they may be anointed in it and their hands may be consecrated.

New American Bible
The sacred vestments of Aaron shall be passed down to his sons after him, that in them they may be anointed and installed.

New Revised Standard Version
The sacred vestments of Aaron shall be passed on to his sons after him; they shall be anointed in them and ordained in them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the holy vestments of Aaron shall belong to his sons after him, to be anointed in them and to be consecrated in them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the holy garments of Ahron shall be for his sons after him to be anointed in them and their hands are to be consecrated in them.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the holy garments of Aaron shall be for his sons after him, to be anointed in them, and to be consecrated in them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the apparel of the sanctuary which is Aaron's shall be his son's after him, for them to be anointed in them, and to fill their hands.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Order of the Sacrifices
28This will belong to Aaron and his sons as a regular portion from the Israelites, for it is the heave offering the Israelites will make to the LORD from their peace offerings. 29The holy garments that belong to Aaron will belong to his sons after him, so they can be anointed and ordained in them. 30The son who succeeds him as priest and enters the Tent of Meeting to minister in the Holy Place must wear them for seven days.…

Cross References
Leviticus 8:30
Next, Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments, and on his sons and their garments. So he consecrated Aaron and his garments, as well as Aaron’s sons and their garments.

Numbers 20:26-28
Remove Aaron’s priestly garments and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron will be gathered to his people and will die there.” / So Moses did as the LORD had commanded, and they climbed Mount Hor in the sight of the whole congregation. / After Moses had removed Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain.

Leviticus 6:10-11
And the priest shall put on his linen robe and linen undergarments, and he shall remove from the altar the ashes of the burnt offering that the fire has consumed and place them beside it. / Then he must take off his garments, put on other clothes, and carry the ashes outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place.

Leviticus 16:32
The priest who is anointed and ordained to succeed his father as high priest shall make atonement. He will put on the sacred linen garments

Numbers 18:8
Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute.

Leviticus 21:10
The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments.

Numbers 18:19
All the holy offerings that the Israelites present to the LORD I give to you and to your sons and daughters as a permanent statute. It is a permanent covenant of salt before the LORD for you and your offspring.”

Leviticus 7:35-36
This is the portion of the food offerings to the LORD for Aaron and his sons since the day they were presented to serve the LORD as priests. / On the day they were anointed, the LORD commanded that this be given them by the sons of Israel. It is a permanent portion for the generations to come.

Numbers 18:7
But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.”

Hebrews 7:23-24
Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.

Hebrews 7:27
Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.

Hebrews 9:11-12
But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.

Hebrews 9:24
For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.

Hebrews 10:21
and since we have a great priest over the house of God,

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.


Treasury of Scripture

And the holy garments of Aaron shall be his sons' after him, to be anointed therein, and to be consecrated in them.

holy

Exodus 28:3,4
And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office…

his

Numbers 20:26-28
And strip Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son: and Aaron shall be gathered unto his people, and shall die there…

anointed

Exodus 29:5-7
And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the coat, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the curious girdle of the ephod: …

Exodus 30:30
And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office.

Exodus 40:14
And thou shalt bring his sons, and clothe them with coats:

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Exodus 29
1. The sacrifice and ceremonies of consecrating the priests and the altar
38. The continual burnt offerings
45. God's promise to dwell among the children of Israel














The sacred garments
The Hebrew term for "sacred garments" is "בִּגְדֵי הַקֹּדֶשׁ" (bigdei ha-kodesh), which signifies clothing set apart for holy purposes. These garments were not merely functional but symbolized the sanctity and the divine calling of the priesthood. In the ancient Near Eastern context, clothing often represented one's status and role. For the priests, these garments were a constant reminder of their consecration to God and their duty to serve Him and the people of Israel. The sacredness of these garments underscores the holiness required in approaching God, a theme that resonates throughout the Bible.

of Aaron
Aaron, the brother of Moses, was chosen by God to be the first high priest of Israel. His selection was not based on personal merit but on divine appointment, illustrating the principle that God chooses whom He wills for His purposes. Aaron's role as high priest was foundational for the Levitical priesthood, and his life serves as a testament to God's grace and the importance of obedience and intercession.

shall belong to his descendants
The Hebrew word for "descendants" is "בָּנָיו" (banav), meaning "his sons" or "his children." This phrase indicates the hereditary nature of the priesthood, which was to be passed down through Aaron's lineage. This hereditary system ensured continuity and stability in the religious leadership of Israel. It also prefigures the eternal priesthood of Christ, who, according to the book of Hebrews, is a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek, offering a new covenant that surpasses the old.

so that they may be anointed
The act of anointing, from the Hebrew "מָשַׁח" (mashach), involved pouring oil over the head, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's empowerment and setting apart for divine service. Anointing was a critical part of the ordination process, signifying God's blessing and the consecration of the priests to their sacred duties. This practice foreshadows the anointing of Jesus as the Messiah (the Anointed One) and the anointing of believers with the Holy Spirit in the New Testament.

and ordained in them
The Hebrew word for "ordained" is "מִלֵּא" (mille'), which means "to fill" or "to consecrate." This term conveys the idea of being fully equipped and authorized to perform the duties of the priesthood. The ordination process was a public affirmation of the priest's role and responsibilities, emphasizing the seriousness and sanctity of their service. In a broader sense, it reflects the calling of all believers to be a "royal priesthood," as described in 1 Peter 2:9, dedicated to serving God and proclaiming His excellencies.

in them
The phrase "in them" refers to the sacred garments, highlighting their integral role in the ordination process. The garments were not just symbolic but were considered essential for the priests to perform their duties. They served as a visual representation of the priest's consecration and the divine authority bestowed upon them. This concept of being "clothed" in righteousness and holiness is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are called to "put on the new self" (Ephesians 4:24) and to be clothed with Christ (Galatians 3:27), signifying a life transformed by faith and dedicated to God's service.

Verses 29, 30. - Here we have a second digression, also concerning future consecrations. The holy garments made for Aaron were to be preserved after his death, and used at the consecration of each successive high priest, who was to be anointed and consecrated in them, and to wear them for seven days from the time that he entered upon his office. Eleazar's investment in them is mentioned (Numbers 20:28); but not that of any later high priest.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The holy
הַקֹּ֙דֶשׁ֙ (haq·qō·ḏeš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

garments
וּבִגְדֵ֤י (ū·ḇiḡ·ḏê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

that
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

belong to Aaron
לְאַהֲרֹ֔ן (lə·’a·hă·rōn)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

will belong
יִהְי֥וּ (yih·yū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to his sons
לְבָנָ֖יו (lə·ḇā·nāw)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

after him,
אַחֲרָ֑יו (’a·ḥă·rāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

so they can be anointed
לְמָשְׁחָ֣ה (lə·mā·šə·ḥāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4888: Unction, a consecratory gift

and ordained
וּלְמַלֵּא־ (ū·lə·mal·lê-)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

in them.
יָדָֽם׃ (yā·ḏām)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3027: A hand


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