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International Version</a></span><br />&#8220Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them so they may serve me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/30.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Anoint Aaron and his sons also, consecrating them to serve me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/30.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may serve me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/30.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that <i>they</i> may minister unto me in the priest's office.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/30.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And you shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that <i>they</i> may minister to Me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, so that they may serve as priests to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/30.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister as priests to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And you shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister as priests to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And you shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and you shall set them apart as holy, that they may minister as priests to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may serve as priests to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/30.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When you ordain Aaron and his sons as my priests, sprinkle them with some of this oil, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/30.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Anoint Aaron and his sons as well. In this way you will set them apart for their holy duties of serving me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/30.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then anoint Aaron and his sons, and ordain them as priests in my service. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/30.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You are to anoint Aaron and his sons, and you are to consecrate them to serve as my priests. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/30.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"You are to anoint Aaron and his sons and sanctify them, so that they may minister as my priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and sanctify them, that they may minister to me in the priest's office.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister to me in the priest's office.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/30.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and sanctify them, that they may minister to me in the priest’s office. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and you anoint Aaron and his sons, and have sanctified them for being priests to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Aaron and his sons thou dost anoint, and hast sanctified them for being priests to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Aaron and his sons thou shalt anoint and consecrate them to be priests to me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and shalt sanctify them, that they may do the office of priesthood unto me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and you shall sanctify them, so that they may exercise the priesthood for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/30.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Aaron and his sons you shall also anoint and consecrate as my priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, in order that they may serve me as priests.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And you shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them that they may minister to me in the priest's office.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And hallow them and they shall be The Holy of Holies, and everything that will touch them will be hallowed.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto Me in the priest's office.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and sanctify them that they may minister to me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/30-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=7978" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/30.htm">The Anointing Oil</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>You are to consecrate them so that they will be most holy. Whatever touches them shall be holy. <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4886.htm" title="4886: tim·šāḥ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To smear, anoint. A primitive root; to rub with oil, i.e. To anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint.">Anoint</a> <a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: ’a·hă·rōn (N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">Aaron</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·nāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/6942.htm" title="6942: wə·qid·daš·tā (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To be set apart or consecrated. A primitive root; to be clean.">and consecrate</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3547.htm" title="3547: lə·ḵa·hên (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To act as a priest. ">to serve Me as priests.</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>And you are to tell the Israelites, ‘This will be My sacred anointing oil for the generations to come.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-12.htm">Leviticus 8:12</a></span><br />He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/21-10.htm">Leviticus 21:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/133-2.htm">Psalm 133:2</a></span><br />It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1-4</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Hebrews 7:26-28</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a></span><br />So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a></span><br />You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-3.htm">Numbers 3:3</a></span><br />These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-8.htm">Numbers 18:8</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">1 Chronicles 29:22</a></span><br />That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a></span><br />how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20</a></span><br />You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">1 John 2:27</a></span><br />And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And you shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister to me in the priest's office.</p><p class="hdg">anoint</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/29-7.htm">Exodus 29:7</a></b></br> Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour <i>it</i> upon his head, and anoint him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/40-15.htm">Exodus 40:15</a></b></br> And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/8-12.htm">Leviticus 8:12,30</a></b></br> And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him… </p><p class="hdg">consecrate</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Exodus 28:3</a></b></br> And thou shalt speak unto all <i>that are</i> wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/29-9.htm">Exodus 29:9,35</a></b></br> And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and put the bonnets on them: and the priest's office shall be theirs for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/30-21.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/exodus/30-26.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/exodus/30-29.htm">Consecrate</a> <a href="/exodus/30-29.htm">Hallow</a> <a href="/exodus/30-29.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/exodus/30-16.htm">Making</a> <a href="/exodus/30-20.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/exodus/29-44.htm">Office</a> <a href="/exodus/30-26.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/exodus/29-44.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/exodus/29-44.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/exodus/30-29.htm">Sanctified</a> <a href="/exodus/30-29.htm">Sanctify</a> <a href="/exodus/29-44.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/exodus/30-25.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/31-10.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/exodus/40-9.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/exodus/32-29.htm">Consecrate</a> <a href="/exodus/40-9.htm">Hallow</a> <a href="/exodus/30-31.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/exodus/37-24.htm">Making</a> <a href="/exodus/31-10.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/exodus/31-10.htm">Office</a> <a href="/exodus/30-31.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/exodus/31-10.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/exodus/31-10.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/exodus/40-10.htm">Sanctified</a> <a href="/exodus/31-13.htm">Sanctify</a> <a href="/exodus/39-41.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/exodus/30-35.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 30</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/30-1.htm">The altar of incense</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/30-11.htm">The ransom of souls</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/30-17.htm">The bronze basin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/30-22.htm">The holy anointing oil</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/30-34.htm">The composition of the incense</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/exodus/30.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Anoint Aaron and his sons</b><br />The act of anointing in the Hebrew context, derived from the root word "mashach," signifies a setting apart or sanctification for a holy purpose. Anointing with oil was a symbolic act that represented the Holy Spirit's empowerment and presence. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, anointing was also a common practice for kings and priests, indicating a divine selection and authority. Aaron and his sons were chosen by God to serve as mediators between Him and the Israelites, a role that required divine empowerment and sanctification.<p><b>and consecrate them</b><br />The Hebrew word for consecrate is "qadash," which means to make holy or set apart for a sacred purpose. This consecration was not merely a ritualistic act but a profound transformation of status and purpose. It involved a dedication of Aaron and his sons to the service of God, emphasizing the holiness required of those who approach God on behalf of the people. The consecration process included sacrifices, washing, and the wearing of special garments, all of which underscored the seriousness and sanctity of their priestly duties.<p><b>to serve Me</b><br />The phrase "to serve Me" highlights the primary purpose of the priesthood: service to God. The Hebrew word "sharat" implies ministering or attending to the needs of another, in this case, God Himself. This service was not just about performing rituals but was an act of worship and obedience, reflecting a life dedicated to God's commands and His glory. The priests were to be living examples of devotion and holiness, serving as intermediaries who facilitated the people's relationship with God.<p><b>as priests</b><br />The role of a priest, or "kohen" in Hebrew, was multifaceted, involving teaching, offering sacrifices, and maintaining the sanctuary. Priests were responsible for upholding the covenant and ensuring that the Israelites remained faithful to God's laws. Historically, the priesthood was a hereditary office, passed down through Aaron's lineage, signifying continuity and stability in Israel's spiritual leadership. The priesthood foreshadowed the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, who would perfectly mediate between God and humanity, offering Himself as the final sacrifice for sin.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/30.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) <span class= "bld">Thou shalt anoint Aaron.</span>--Comp. <a href="/exodus/29-7.htm" title="Then shall you take the anointing oil, and pour it on his head, and anoint him.">Exodus 29:7</a>; <a href="/leviticus/8-12.htm" title="And he poured of the anointing oil on Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.">Leviticus 8:12</a>.<p><span class= "bld">And his sons.</span>--See <a href="/exodus/29-21.htm" title="And you shall take of the blood that is on the altar, and of the anointing oil, and sprinkle it on Aaron, and on his garments, and on his sons, and on the garments of his sons with him: and he shall be hallowed, and his garments, and his sons, and his sons' garments with him.">Exodus 29:21</a>.<p><span class= "bld">That they may minister unto me.</span>--As Aaron and his sons were unfit to minister until the holy oil had been poured on them, so Christian priests can be no otherwise fitted to discharge their office than by their receiving that effluence of the Holy Spirit which the holy oil typified.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/30.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And</span> <span class="cmt_word">thou shalt anoint Aaron,</span> etc. Not till all his surroundings had received sanctification was Aaron to be consecrated. The tent, the ark, the table, the candlestick, the altar of incense, the brazen altar, the laver, and its base, each and all were to be touched with the holy oil, and thereby formally dedicated to God's service (<a href="/leviticus/8-10.htm">Leviticus 8:10, 11</a>), and then at last was Moses to "pour of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anoint him, to sanctify him" (<span class="accented">ib</span>, 12). So God constantly prepares men's spheres for them before he inducts them into their spheres. Even in the next world our Blessed Lord "prepares places for us." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/30-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Anoint</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּמְשָׁ֑ח</span> <span class="translit">(tim·šāḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4886.htm">Strong's 4886: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Aaron</span><br /><span class="heb">אַהֲרֹ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(’a·hă·rōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and consecrate</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקִדַּשְׁתָּ֥</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qid·daš·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6942.htm">Strong's 6942: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be set apart or consecrated</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹתָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to serve Me as priests.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכַהֵ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵa·hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3547.htm">Strong's 3547: </a> </span><span class="str2">To officiate as a, priest, to put on regalia</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/30-30.htm">OT Law: Exodus 30:30 You shall anoint Aaron and his sons (Exo. 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