Numbers 3:3
New International Version
Those were the names of Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.

New Living Translation
These sons of Aaron were anointed and ordained to minister as priests.

English Standard Version
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the anointed priests, whom he ordained to serve as priests.

Berean Standard Bible
These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.

King James Bible
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests which were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest's office.

New King James Version
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the anointed priests, whom he consecrated to minister as priests.

New American Standard Bible
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the anointed priests, whom he ordained to serve as priests.

NASB 1995
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the anointed priests, whom he ordained to serve as priests.

NASB 1977
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the anointed priests, whom he ordained to serve as priests.

Legacy Standard Bible
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the anointed priests, whom he ordained to minister as priests.

Amplified Bible
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests who were anointed, whom Aaron consecrated and ordained to minister in the priest’s office.

Christian Standard Bible
These are the names of Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These are the names of Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.

American Standard Version
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests that were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest's office.

Contemporary English Version
were the ones to be ordained as priests.

English Revised Version
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests which were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest's office.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These are the names of Aaron's sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.

Good News Translation
They were anointed and ordained as priests,

International Standard Version
who were anointed priests and whom he consecrated as priests.

Majority Standard Bible
These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.

NET Bible
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the anointed priests, whom he consecrated to minister as priests.

New Heart English Bible
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests who were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest's office.

Webster's Bible Translation
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests who were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest's office.

World English Bible
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests who were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest’s office.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
these [are] the names of the sons of Aaron, the anointed priests, whose hand he has consecrated for acting as priest.

Young's Literal Translation
these are the names of the sons of Aaron, the anointed priests, whose hand he hath consecrated for acting as priest.

Smith's Literal Translation
These the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests being anointed, of whom he filled their hands to be priests.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
These the names of the sons of Aaron the priests that were anointed, and whose hands were filled and consecrated, to do the functions of priesthood.

Catholic Public Domain Version
These the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests who were anointed and whose hands were filled and consecrated in order to exercise the priesthood.

New American Bible
These are the names of Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests whom he ordained to serve as priests.

New Revised Standard Version
these are the names of the sons of Aaron, the anointed priests, whom he ordained to minister as priests.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
These are the names of the sons of Aaron the priest, who were anointed and consecrated to minister in the priest's office.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
These are the names of the sons of Ahron the Priest who were anointed and they consecrated their hands to the Priesthood.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests that were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest's office.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the anointed priests whom they consecrated to the priesthood.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sons of Aaron
2These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 3These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests. 4Nadab and Abihu, however, died in the presence of the LORD when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD in the Wilderness of Sinai. And since they had no sons, only Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron.…

Cross References
Exodus 28:1
“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.

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.

Exodus 29:9
Wrap 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.

Leviticus 8:12
He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.

Exodus 40:13-15
And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. / Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. / Anoint 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.”

Leviticus 10:1-2
Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. / So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 24:1-2
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.

Hebrews 5:4
No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.

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.

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 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 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 6:49
But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests which were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest's office.

the priests

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.

Exodus 40:13,15
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…

Leviticus 8:2,12,30
Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread; …

whom he consecrated.

Exodus 29:1-37
And this is the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest's office: Take one young bullock, and two rams without blemish, …

Leviticus 8:1
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Leviticus 9:1
And it came to pass on the eighth day, that Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel;

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Numbers 3
1. The sons of Aaron
5. The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn
14. Are numbered by their families
21. The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites
27. Of the Kohathites
33. Of the Merarites
38. The place and charge of Moses and Aaron
40. The firstborn are freed by the Levites
44. The balances are refunded














These were the names of Aaron’s sons
This phrase introduces the lineage of Aaron, the first high priest of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family and heritage in the priestly duties. In the Hebrew context, names often carry significant meanings and are seen as a reflection of character or destiny. Aaron's sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, were set apart for a sacred purpose, highlighting the divine selection and continuity of the priestly line. This underscores the importance of legacy and the transmission of faith and duty from one generation to the next.

the anointed priests
The term "anointed" comes from the Hebrew word "mashach," which means to smear or consecrate with oil. Anointing was a symbolic act of setting someone apart for a holy purpose, signifying the empowerment and presence of the Holy Spirit. In the ancient Near Eastern context, anointing was a common practice for kings and priests, marking them as chosen by God. This phrase emphasizes the sacredness of the priestly office and the divine authority bestowed upon Aaron's sons to mediate between God and the people.

who were ordained
The word "ordained" in Hebrew is "millu," which means to fill or consecrate. This term indicates a formal ceremony of consecration, where the priests were fully dedicated to their service. The ordination process involved rituals that symbolized purification and preparation for their holy duties. Historically, this reflects the structured and solemn nature of religious service in ancient Israel, where ordination was not just a human appointment but a divine commissioning.

to serve as priests
The role of the priest, or "kohen" in Hebrew, was to act as an intermediary between God and the Israelites. Priests were responsible for performing sacrifices, maintaining the sanctuary, and teaching the law. This phrase highlights the service aspect of the priesthood, emphasizing humility, dedication, and the responsibility to lead the people in worship and obedience to God. The priestly service was a calling that required a life of holiness and devotion, reflecting the character of God to the community.

(3) Whom he consecrated . . . --Literally, filled their hand. The rites of consecration are described at length in Exodus 29:1-37, where the command given to Moses is related. and in Leviticus 8:1-13, where the account is given of the actual consecration, on which occasion the appointed sacrificial offerings were placed by Moses in the hands of Aaron and in the hands of his sons. The act of consecration was performed by Moses in the case of Aaron's sons, as well as in that of Aaron himself.

Verse 3. - Whom he consecrated. The "he" is impersonal; the Septuagint has, "whose hands they filled."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
These
אֵ֗לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

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

sons,
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

the anointed
הַמְּשֻׁחִ֑ים (ham·mə·šu·ḥîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 4886: To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint

priests,
הַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

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

were ordained
מִלֵּ֥א (mil·lê)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

to serve as priests.
לְכַהֵֽן׃ (lə·ḵa·hên)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3547: To officiate as a, priest, to put on regalia


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