Exodus 29:8
New International Version
Bring his sons and dress them in tunics

New Living Translation
Next present his sons, and dress them in their tunics.

English Standard Version
Then you shall bring his sons and put coats on them,

Berean Standard Bible
Present his sons as well and clothe them with tunics.

King James Bible
And thou shalt bring his sons, and put coats upon them.

New King James Version
Then you shall bring his sons and put tunics on them.

New American Standard Bible
You shall also bring his sons and put tunics on them.

NASB 1995
“You shall bring his sons and put tunics on them.

NASB 1977
“And you shall bring his sons and put tunics on them.

Legacy Standard Bible
And you shall bring his sons near and put tunics on them.

Amplified Bible
You shall bring his sons and put tunics on them.

Christian Standard Bible
You must also bring his sons and clothe them with tunics.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You must also bring his sons and clothe them with tunics.

American Standard Version
And thou shalt bring his sons, and put coats upon them.

Contemporary English Version
Next, dress Aaron's sons in their special shirts,

English Revised Version
And thou shalt bring his sons, and put coats upon them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Have his sons come forward. Dress them in their linen robes,

Good News Translation
"Bring his sons and put shirts on them;

International Standard Version
Then you are to bring his sons and clothe them with tunics.

Majority Standard Bible
Present his sons as well and clothe them with tunics.

NET Bible
You are to present his sons and clothe them with tunics

New Heart English Bible
You shall bring his sons, and put coats on them.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt bring his sons, and put coats upon them.

World English Bible
You shall bring his sons, and put tunics on them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you bring his sons near, and have clothed them [with] coats,

Young's Literal Translation
And his sons thou dost bring near, and hast clothed them with coats,

Smith's Literal Translation
And his sons thou shalt bring near and put tunics upon them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt bring his sons also and shalt put on them the linen tunicks, and gird them with a girdle:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, you shall bring forward his sons, and you shall clothe them in the linen tunics, and wrap them with the wide belt:

New American Bible
Bring forward his sons also and clothe them with the tunics,

New Revised Standard Version
Then you shall bring his sons, and put tunics on them,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall bring his sons and put coats upon them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And bring his sons and clothe them with the coats.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt bring his sons, and put tunics upon them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and thou shalt bring his sons, and put garments on them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Consecration of the Priests
7Then take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head. 8Present his sons as well and clothe them with tunics. 9Wrap the sashes around Aaron and his sons and tie headbands on them. The priesthood shall be theirs by a permanent statute. In this way you are to ordain Aaron and his sons.…

Cross References
Leviticus 8:13
Then Moses presented Aaron’s sons, put tunics on them, wrapped sashes around them, and tied headbands on them, just as the LORD had commanded him.

Numbers 3:3
These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.

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.

Hebrews 5:1-4
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...

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 18:7
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.”

1 Samuel 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

Hebrews 7:28
For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

Hebrews 9:6-7
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.

2 Chronicles 26:18
They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.”

Hebrews 10:11
Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.

Ezekiel 44:15-16
But the Levitical priests, who are descended from Zadok and who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, are to approach Me to minister before Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood, declares the Lord GOD. / They alone shall enter My sanctuary and draw near to My table to minister before Me. They will keep My charge.

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.

Malachi 2:4-7
Then you will know that I have sent you this commandment so that My covenant with Levi may continue,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, which I gave to him; it called for reverence, and he revered Me and stood in awe of My name. / True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall bring his sons, and put coats on them.

Exodus 28:40
And for Aaron's sons thou shalt make coats, and thou shalt make for them girdles, and bonnets shalt thou make for them, for glory and for beauty.

Leviticus 8:13
And Moses brought Aaron's sons, and put coats upon them, and girded them with girdles, and put bonnets upon them; as the LORD commanded Moses.

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Bring his sons forward
This phrase signifies the act of presenting Aaron's sons before the Lord, a ceremonial introduction into their priestly roles. The Hebrew root for "bring" is "qarab," which means to approach or draw near. This act of bringing forward is not merely physical but also spiritual, symbolizing the sons' readiness to serve God. Historically, this reflects the importance of lineage and the continuation of priestly duties within a family, emphasizing the sacred tradition and the passing of spiritual responsibilities from one generation to the next.

and clothe them
The act of clothing is deeply symbolic in the biblical context. The Hebrew word "labash" means to put on garments, but it also implies endowment with authority and dignity. Clothing the sons of Aaron is not just about providing physical garments but is a metaphor for equipping them with the necessary attributes and authority to serve as priests. This act signifies a transformation and a setting apart for holy service, underscoring the sanctity and seriousness of their new roles.

with tunics
Tunics, or "kuttonet" in Hebrew, were basic garments worn by priests, symbolizing purity and service. The tunic was a simple, yet essential part of the priestly attire, representing humility and readiness to serve. In the broader scriptural context, clothing often represents righteousness and the covering of sin. The tunics signify the sons' new identity and function as mediators between God and the people, highlighting the importance of being clothed in righteousness to perform their sacred duties. This attire sets them apart, marking their consecration and dedication to God's service.

Verses 8, 9. - The Investiture of Aaron's sons. Verse 8. - Thou shalt bring his sons. See verse 4. They were to be brought to the door of the tabernacle. Put coats upon them. The investiture of the high priest consisted of nine acts (see the comment on ver. 5); that of the ordinary priests of three only.

1. The putting on of the linen tunics.

2. The girding with the girdles.

3. The putting on of the cap. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Bring
תַּקְרִ֑יב (taq·rîḇ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

his sons {as well}
בָּנָ֖יו (bā·nāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

and clothe
וְהִלְבַּשְׁתָּ֖ם (wə·hil·baš·tām)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe

them with tunics.
כֻּתֳּנֹֽת׃ (kut·to·nōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 3801: A shirt


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