Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then dress Aaron in the sacred garments, anoint him and consecrate him so he may serve me as priest. New Living Translation Dress Aaron with the sacred garments and anoint him, consecrating him to serve me as a priest. English Standard Version and put on Aaron the holy garments. And you shall anoint him and consecrate him, that he may serve me as priest. Berean Standard Bible And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. King James Bible And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments, and anoint him, and sanctify him; that he may minister unto me in the priest's office. New King James Version You shall put the holy garments on Aaron, and anoint him and consecrate him, that he may minister to Me as priest. New American Standard Bible And you shall put the holy garments on Aaron and anoint him and consecrate him, so that he may serve as a priest to Me. NASB 1995 “You shall put the holy garments on Aaron and anoint him and consecrate him, that he may minister as a priest to Me. NASB 1977 “And you shall put the holy garments on Aaron and anoint him and consecrate him, that he may minister as a priest to Me. Legacy Standard Bible You shall put the holy garments on Aaron and anoint him and set him apart as holy, that he may minister as a priest to Me. Amplified Bible You shall put the holy garments on Aaron and anoint him and consecrate him, that he may serve as a priest to Me. Christian Standard Bible Clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he can serve me as a priest. Holman Christian Standard Bible Clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he can serve Me as a priest. American Standard Version And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments; and thou shalt anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office. Contemporary English Version Dress Aaron in the priestly clothes, then use the sacred olive oil to ordain him and dedicate him to me as my priest. English Revised Version And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments; and thou shalt anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then dress Aaron in the holy clothes, and anoint him. In this way you will dedicate him to serve me as priest. Good News Translation Dress Aaron in the priestly garments, anoint him, and in this way consecrate him, so that he can serve me as priest. International Standard Version You are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, you are to anoint him, and consecrate him so he may serve me as priest. NET Bible Then you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments and anoint him and sanctify him so that he may minister as my priest. New Heart English Bible You shall put on Aaron the holy garments; and you shall anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister to me in the priest's office. Webster's Bible Translation And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments, and anoint him, and sanctify him; that he may minister to me in the priest's office. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. World English Bible You shall put on Aaron the holy garments; and you shall anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister to me in the priest’s office. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you have clothed Aaron with the holy garments, and anointed him, and sanctified him, and he has acted as priest to Me. Young's Literal Translation and thou hast clothed Aaron with the holy garments, and anointed him, and sanctified him, and he hath acted as priest to Me. Smith's Literal Translation And put upon Aaron the garments of the holy place, and anoint him and consecrate him; and he was priest to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou shalt put on them the holy vestments, that they may minister to me, and that the unction of them may prosper to an everlasting priesthood. Catholic Public Domain Version - - - New American Bible Clothe Aaron with the sacred vestments and anoint him, thus consecrating him as my priest. New Revised Standard Version and put on Aaron the sacred vestments, and you shall anoint him and consecrate him, so that he may serve me as priest. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall put upon Aaron the holy vestments and anoint him and sanctify him; that he may minister to me in the priest's office. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And clothe Ahron with the clothing of holiness and anoint and hallow him and he shall serve as a Priest to me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments; and thou shalt anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister unto Me in the priest's office. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt put on Aaron the holy garments, and thou shalt anoint him, and thou shalt sanctify him, and he shall minister to me as priest. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Setting Up the Tabernacle…12Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. 13And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. 14Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics.… Cross References Leviticus 8:7-9 He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. / Moses also put the turban on Aaron’s head and set the gold plate, the holy diadem, on the front of the turban, as the LORD had commanded him. Exodus 28:41 After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests. 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 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 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 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 27:18-23 And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. / Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. / Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. ... Hebrews 7:26-28 Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. / 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. / 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. Leviticus 10:7 You shall not go outside the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, or you will die, for the LORD’s anointing oil is on you.” So they did as Moses instructed. 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 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. 1 Kings 2:27 So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli. 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 10:19-22 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, / and since we have a great priest over the house of God, ... Treasury of Scripture And you shall put on Aaron the holy garments, and anoint him, and sanctify him; that he may minister to me in the priest's office. anoint him Exodus 28:41 And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office. Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; John 3:34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. Jump to Previous Aaron Acted Anoint Anointed Clothed Consecrate Dress Garments Hallow Holy Minister Office Oil Priest Priest's Robes Sacred Sanctified Sanctify ServeJump to Next Aaron Acted Anoint Anointed Clothed Consecrate Dress Garments Hallow Holy Minister Office Oil Priest Priest's Robes Sacred Sanctified Sanctify ServeExodus 40 1. The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated13. Aaron and his sons to be sanctified 16. Moses performs all things accordingly 34. A cloud covers the tabernacle And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments The clothing of Aaron with holy garments signifies the setting apart of the priesthood. These garments were specifically designed by divine instruction (Exodus 28) and symbolized purity, holiness, and the glory of God. The garments included the ephod, breastplate, robe, tunic, turban, and sash, each with its own symbolic meaning. The act of clothing Aaron represents the covering of sin and the righteousness required to approach God, prefiguring the righteousness of Christ that covers believers (Isaiah 61:10). anoint him and consecrate him so that he may serve Me as a priest Persons / Places / Events 1. AaronThe brother of Moses, chosen by God to be the first high priest of Israel. His role was crucial in mediating between God and the Israelites. 2. Holy Garments Special clothing designed by God for the priests, symbolizing purity, holiness, and the unique role of the priesthood. 3. Anointing The act of pouring oil on Aaron, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's empowerment and setting apart for God's service. 4. Consecration The process of making Aaron holy, dedicating him entirely to God's service, signifying a life set apart for divine purposes. 5. Priesthood The institution established by God for mediating His covenant with Israel, with Aaron and his descendants serving as the first priests. Teaching Points The Importance of HolinessThe holy garments and anointing oil symbolize the purity and holiness required to serve God. As believers, we are called to live holy lives, set apart for His purposes. God's Calling and Equipping Just as Aaron was called and equipped for his role, God calls and equips each of us for specific purposes in His kingdom. We should seek to understand and fulfill our unique callings. The Role of Mediation Aaron's role as a priest highlights the need for a mediator between God and humanity. Jesus fulfills this role perfectly, and we can approach God confidently through Him. Symbolism of Anointing The anointing of Aaron signifies the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. As Christians, we are anointed by the Spirit to carry out God's work in the world. Priesthood of All Believers While Aaron's priesthood was specific, the New Testament teaches that all believers are priests, called to represent God to the world and intercede for others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 40:13?2. How does Exodus 40:13 illustrate the importance of consecration in Christian service? 3. What role does anointing play in preparing leaders for ministry, according to Exodus 40:13? 4. How can we apply the concept of "put the garments on Aaron" today? 5. In what ways does Exodus 40:13 connect to New Testament teachings on priesthood? 6. How can we ensure our spiritual readiness for God's work, as shown here? 7. What is the significance of priestly garments in Exodus 40:13 for modern believers? 8. How does Exodus 40:13 reflect the concept of holiness in the Bible? 9. Why was Aaron chosen for priesthood in Exodus 40:13, and what does it symbolize? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 40? 11. Who was the high priest in the Bible? 12. What was the purpose of Jesus being anointed? 13. What were the key events in Aaron's life? 14. Is there any historical record or physical evidence (Exodus 29:1-9) that the elaborate priestly garments and ordination ceremonies described actually took place as written? What Does Exodus 40:13 Mean Clothe Aaron with the holy garments- “And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments” (Exodus 40:13a). - God had already detailed these garments in Exodus 28. They were skillfully made, richly colored, and purposefully symbolic. • The ephod and breastpiece bore the names of Israel’s tribes (Exodus 28:9–12, 21), reminding Aaron that his ministry represented all the people before God. • The robe’s hem carried bells so “its sound will be heard when he enters the Holy Place” (Exodus 28:35), underscoring reverent access. • The gold plate on his turban read “Holy to the Lord” (Exodus 28:36–38), declaring separation from common things. - Similar imagery echoes through Scripture; Isaiah 61:10 rejoices, “He has clothed me with garments of salvation,” and Revelation 19:8 shows the church arrayed in “fine linen, bright and pure.” - For us, the passage emphasizes that God Himself provides the righteousness (the “garments”) we need—never self-made outfits (cf. Philippians 3:9). Anoint him - “Anoint him” (Exodus 40:13b). - Oil was poured over Aaron’s head (Leviticus 8:12), a public act marking God’s choice and empowerment. • Psalm 133:2 likens unity to this “precious oil on the head, running down on the beard of Aaron.” • Exodus 30:22-33 records a unique anointing oil; using it for ordinary purposes was forbidden, highlighting the sacredness of Aaron’s calling. - The anointing of priests foreshadows the ultimate Anointed One, Jesus Christ (Acts 10:38), and points forward to believers who “have an anointing from the Holy One” (1 John 2:20). Consecrate him - “and consecrate him” (Exodus 40:13c). - Consecration means being set apart exclusively for God. In Exodus 29 and Leviticus 8, this included: • Sacrifices—sin, burnt, and fellowship offerings dealt with guilt and expressed devotion. • Blood applied to Aaron’s ear, thumb, and toe (Leviticus 8:23-24), picturing listening, serving, and walking in obedience. - Hebrews 10:10 affirms, “We have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” The priestly consecration ceremony pointed ahead to the perfect consecration accomplished at the cross. So that he may serve Me as a priest - “so that he may serve Me as a priest” (Exodus 40:13d). - The goal of clothing, anointing, and consecration was ministry before God. Priestly service included offering sacrifices (Hebrews 5:1) and blessing the people (Numbers 6:22-27). - Today, Jesus is the great High Priest who never fails (Hebrews 7:25-27), and all believers are called “a royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9). Our lives, likewise clothed in Christ’s righteousness, empowered by the Spirit’s anointing, and set apart by His blood, are to be offered in daily worship (Romans 12:1). summary Exodus 40:13 reveals a three-fold preparation—garments, anointing, consecration—designed by God so Aaron could faithfully represent the people before Him. Each element foreshadows the complete provision found in Christ and mirrors how believers today are dressed in His righteousness, sealed by His Spirit, and set apart to serve Him as a holy priesthood. Hebrew And you are to clotheוְהִלְבַּשְׁתָּ֙ (wə·hil·baš·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe Aaron אַהֲרֹ֔ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses with the holy הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity garments, בִּגְדֵ֣י (biḡ·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage anoint him, וּמָשַׁחְתָּ֥ (ū·mā·šaḥ·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 4886: To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint and consecrate him, וְקִדַּשְׁתָּ֥ (wə·qid·daš·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated so that he may serve Me as a priest. וְכִהֵ֥ן (wə·ḵi·hên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3547: To officiate as a, priest, to put on regalia Links Exodus 40:13 NIVExodus 40:13 NLT Exodus 40:13 ESV Exodus 40:13 NASB Exodus 40:13 KJV Exodus 40:13 BibleApps.com Exodus 40:13 Biblia Paralela Exodus 40:13 Chinese Bible Exodus 40:13 French Bible Exodus 40:13 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 40:13 You shall put on Aaron the holy (Exo. 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