Exodus 40:14
New International Version
Bring his sons and dress them in tunics.

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

English Standard Version
You shall bring his sons also and put coats on them,

Berean Standard Bible
Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics.

King James Bible
And thou shalt bring his sons, and clothe them with coats:

New King James Version
And you shall bring his sons and clothe them with tunics.

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
You shall bring his sons and put tunics on them;

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

Christian Standard Bible
Have his sons come forward and clothe them in tunics.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Have his sons come forward and clothe them in tunics.

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

Contemporary English Version
Put the priestly robes on Aaron's sons

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

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

Good News Translation
Bring his sons and put the shirts on them.

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

Majority Standard Bible
Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics.

NET Bible
You are to bring 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 clothe them with coats:

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


Catholic Public Domain Version
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New American Bible
Bring forward his sons also, and clothe them with the tunics.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall bring his sons also and put tunics on them,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then you shall bring his sons and clothe them with coats;

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

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

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Setting Up the Tabernacle
13And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. 14 Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. 15Anoint them just as you anointed their father, so that they may also serve Me as priests. Their anointing will qualify them for a permanent priesthood throughout their generations.”…

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 8:6-7
“Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean. / This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves.

Numbers 8:21-22
The Levites purified themselves and washed their clothes, and Aaron presented them as a wave offering before the LORD. Aaron also made atonement for them to cleanse them. / After that, the Levites came to perform their service at the Tent of Meeting in the presence of Aaron and his sons. Thus they did with the Levites just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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

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 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.

2 Chronicles 29:11
Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”

Nehemiah 12:30
After the priests and Levites had purified themselves, they purified the people, the gates, and the wall.

Psalm 132:9
May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy.

Isaiah 61:6
But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches.

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.

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. ...

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.

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.

Hebrews 10:11-12
Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. / But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God.


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall bring his sons, and clothe them with coats:

Isaiah 44:3-5
For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: …

Isaiah 61:10
I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

John 1:16
And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.

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Exodus 40
1. The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated
13. Aaron and his sons to be sanctified
16. Moses performs all things accordingly
34. A cloud covers the tabernacle














Bring his sons forward
This phrase refers to the sons of Aaron, who were to be consecrated as priests. The act of bringing them forward signifies their selection and calling by God for a special purpose. In the broader context of Exodus, this is part of the establishment of the Levitical priesthood, which plays a crucial role in the religious life of Israel. The priesthood is a type of Christ, who is our High Priest, as described in Hebrews 4:14-16. The act of bringing forward also symbolizes the presentation of individuals before God, a theme seen throughout Scripture, such as in Romans 12:1, where believers are urged to present themselves as living sacrifices.

and clothe them with tunics
Clothing the sons of Aaron with tunics is a significant act of consecration and preparation for their priestly duties. The tunics were part of the sacred garments described in Exodus 28, designed for glory and beauty, signifying the holiness and dignity required of those who serve in God's presence. This act of clothing is symbolic of being covered in righteousness, a theme echoed in Isaiah 61:10, where God clothes His people with garments of salvation. The tunics also serve as a reminder of the need for purity and sanctity in service to God, paralleling the New Testament call for believers to "put on the new self" (Ephesians 4:24), created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and guide them through the wilderness. In this context, Moses is following God's instructions to consecrate Aaron and his sons for the priesthood.

2. Aaron
The brother of Moses, appointed as the first high priest of Israel. Aaron's role is crucial as he serves as a mediator between God and the Israelites.

3. Aaron's Sons
Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. They are being consecrated as priests to serve alongside their father, Aaron, in the tabernacle.

4. Tunics
Garments that symbolize the consecration and sanctification of Aaron's sons for their priestly duties. The tunics represent purity and readiness to serve God.

5. Tabernacle
The portable sanctuary where God dwelled among His people. It is the central place of worship and sacrifice for the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Obedience
Moses' adherence to God's instructions highlights the importance of obedience in our walk with God. Just as Moses followed God's commands precisely, we are called to obey God's Word in our lives.

Consecration for Service
The clothing of Aaron's sons signifies their consecration for service. As believers, we are also called to be set apart for God's purposes, living lives that reflect His holiness.

Symbolism of Garments
The tunics represent purity and readiness. In our spiritual lives, we must "clothe" ourselves with righteousness and be prepared to serve God and others.

Role of the Priesthood
The priesthood in the Old Testament foreshadows the priesthood of all believers. We are called to intercede for others and bring them closer to God through our witness and service.

God's Presence Among His People
The tabernacle symbolizes God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, God dwells within us through the Holy Spirit, guiding and empowering us for His work.(14) Thou shalt bring his sons, and clothe them with coats.--Rather, with tunics. (Comp. Exodus 29:8.)

Verse 14. - Coats. Rather, "tunics." They were to be "of fine linen, woven work" (Exodus 39:27).

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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

and clothe
וְהִלְבַּשְׁתָּ֥ (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

them
אֹתָ֖ם (’ō·ṯām)
Direct object marker | third person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

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


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