Leviticus 8:6
New International Version
Then Moses brought Aaron and his sons forward and washed them with water.

New Living Translation
Then he presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.

English Standard Version
And Moses brought Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.

Berean Standard Bible
Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.

King James Bible
And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.

New King James Version
Then Moses brought Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.

New American Standard Bible
Then Moses had Aaron and his sons come near, and he washed them with water.

NASB 1995
Then Moses had Aaron and his sons come near and washed them with water.

NASB 1977
Then Moses had Aaron and his sons come near, and washed them with water.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Moses had Aaron and his sons come near and washed them with water.

Amplified Bible
Then Moses brought Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.

Christian Standard Bible
Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.

American Standard Version
And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.

Contemporary English Version
After Moses told Aaron and his sons to step forward, he told them to wash themselves.

English Revised Version
And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses had Aaron and his sons come forward, and he washed them.

Good News Translation
Moses brought Aaron and his sons forward and had them take a ritual bath.

International Standard Version
Moses brought Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.

Majority Standard Bible
Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.

NET Bible
So Moses brought Aaron and his sons forward and washed them with water.

New Heart English Bible
Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.

World English Bible
Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Moses brings Aaron and his sons near, and bathes them with water,

Young's Literal Translation
And Moses bringeth near Aaron and his sons, and doth bathe them with water,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will bring near Aaron and his sons, and will wash them in water.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And immediately he offered Aaron and his sons: and when he had washed them,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And immediately, he brought forward Aaron and his sons. And when he had washed them,

New American Bible
Bringing forward Aaron and his sons, Moses first washed them with water.

New Revised Standard Version
Then Moses brought Aaron and his sons forward, and washed them with water.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe brought Ahron and his children and he washed them in water.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses brought nigh Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Moses Consecrates Aaron and His Sons
5And Moses said to them, “This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.” 6Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water. 7He 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.…

Cross References
Exodus 29:4
Then present Aaron and his sons at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water.

Numbers 8:5-7
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, / “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.

Hebrews 10:22
let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

Exodus 40:12
Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water.

1 Peter 3:21
And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Titus 3:5
He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

John 13:8-10
“Never shall You wash my feet!” Peter told Him. Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me.” / “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not only my feet, but my hands and my head as well!” / Jesus told him, “Whoever has already bathed needs only to wash his feet, and he will be completely clean. And you are clean, though not all of you.”

Revelation 1:5-6
and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood, / who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.

Psalm 51:2
Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.

Isaiah 1:16
Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!

Ezekiel 36:25
I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols.

1 Corinthians 6:11
And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Ephesians 5:26
to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,

Zechariah 3:3-5
Now Joshua was dressed in filthy garments as he stood before the angel. / So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.” / Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by.

2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.


Treasury of Scripture

And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.

washed

Exodus 29:4
And Aaron and his sons thou shalt bring unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and shalt wash them with water.

Exodus 40:12
And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and wash them with water.

Psalm 51:2,7
Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin…

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Leviticus 8
1. Moses consecrates Aaron and his sons
14. Their sin offering
18. Their burnt offering
22. The ram of consecration
31. The place and time of their consecration














Then Moses brought
The act of Moses bringing Aaron and his sons forward is significant in the context of divine appointment and leadership. Moses, as the chosen leader and prophet, acts under God's command, emphasizing the importance of obedience to divine instructions. The Hebrew root for "brought" is "qarab," which means to draw near or present. This act symbolizes the presentation of Aaron and his sons to God for their sacred duties, highlighting the necessity of divine calling and preparation for service.

Aaron and his sons
Aaron and his sons were chosen by God to serve as priests, a role of immense responsibility and honor. Aaron, the brother of Moses, was the first high priest, and his sons were to assist him in the priestly duties. This familial selection underscores the hereditary nature of the priesthood in Israel, as well as the importance of lineage and legacy in God's plan. The priesthood was a sacred office, and Aaron and his sons were set apart for this holy service, representing the people before God.

forward
The term "forward" indicates a movement towards a specific purpose or goal. In this context, it signifies the transition from ordinary life to a consecrated life of service. The Hebrew word "paniym" often refers to the face or presence, suggesting that Aaron and his sons were brought into the presence of God. This movement is symbolic of the call to holiness and the dedication required to serve in God's presence.

and washed them with water
The washing with water is a ritual act of purification, signifying the cleansing from sin and the preparation for holy service. Water, in biblical symbolism, often represents purification and renewal. The Hebrew word "rachats" means to wash or bathe, and it is used in various contexts of ritual cleansing. This act of washing is a precursor to the consecration of the priests, emphasizing the need for purity and holiness in those who serve God. It reflects the broader biblical theme of sanctification, where believers are called to be clean and set apart for God's purposes.

(6) And washed them with water.--As the first initiatory rite of the consecration, Moses caused Aaron and his sons to bathe (see Leviticus 16:4), thus symbolising their purification from sin. Where the phrase "to wash with water" is used without specifying any particular part or parts of the body, as in Genesis 19:2; Genesis 24:32, Exodus 30:19; Exodus 30:21, Deuteronomy 21:6, it denotes the washing or bathing of the entire body. This was not done in the presence of the people, but in a baptistry, behind a curtain. During the second Temple the sacerdotal immersion could not be effected in a vessel, but had to take place in a hollow made in the ground, containing at least twenty-four cubic feet of water. The installation of the priest, which is here conducted by Moses, as the giver and representative of the Divine law, was during the second Temple performed by the Sanhedrin, who "sat in Moses' seat." . . . Verse 6. - Washing, robing, anointing, sacrificing, are the four means by the joint operation of which the consecration is effected. The washing, or bathing, took place in the sight of the people. The whole of the person, except so much as was covered by the linen drawers (Exodus 28:42), was washed. The symbolical significance is clear. Cleansing from sin precedes clothing in righteousness and spiritual unction.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Moses
מֹשֶׁ֔ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

presented
וַיַּקְרֵ֣ב (way·yaq·rêḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

Aaron
אַהֲרֹ֖ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

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

and washed
וַיִּרְחַ֥ץ (way·yir·ḥaṣ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7364: To wash, wash off or away, bathe

them with water.
בַּמָּֽיִם׃ (bam·mā·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen


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