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Then they will not incur guilt and die. This is a permanent law for Aaron and all his descendants after him. <a href="/esv/exodus/28.htm">English Standard Version</a> and they shall be on Aaron and on his sons when they go into the tent of meeting or when they come near the altar to minister in the Holy Place, lest they bear guilt and die. This shall be a statute forever for him and for his offspring after him. <a href="/bsb/exodus/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they will not incur guilt and die. This is to be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants. <a href="/kjv/exodus/28.htm">King James Bible</a> And they shall be upon Aaron, and upon his sons, when they come in unto the tabernacle of the congregation, or when they come near unto the altar to minister in the holy place; that they bear not iniquity, and die: it shall be a statute for ever unto him and his seed after him. <a href="/nkjv/exodus/28.htm">New King James Version</a> They shall be on Aaron and on his sons when they come into the tabernacle of meeting, or when they come near the altar to minister in the holy place, that they do not incur iniquity and die. It shall be a statute forever to him and his descendants after him. <a href="/nasb_/exodus/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they shall be on Aaron and on his sons when they enter the tent of meeting, or when they approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they do not incur guilt and die. It shall be a statute forever to him and to his descendants after him. <a href="/nasb/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220They shall be on Aaron and on his sons when they enter the tent of meeting, or when they approach the altar to minister in the holy place, so that they do not incur guilt and die. It shall be a statute forever to him and to his descendants after him. <a href="/nasb77/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And they shall be on Aaron and on his sons when they enter the tent of meeting, or when they approach the altar to minister in the holy place, so that they do not incur guilt and die. It shall be a statute forever to him and to his descendants after him. <a href="/lsb/exodus/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> They shall be on Aaron and on his sons when they come into the tent of meeting or when they approach the altar to minister in the holy place, so that they do not incur guilt and die. It shall be a perpetual statute to him and to his seed after him. <a href="/amp/exodus/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The various articles of clothing shall be on Aaron and on his sons when they enter the Tent of Meeting, or when they approach the altar [of incense] to minister in the Holy Place, so that they do not incur guilt and die. It shall be a statute forever to Aaron and to his descendants after him. <a href="/csb/exodus/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> These must be worn by Aaron and his sons whenever they enter the tent of meeting or approach the altar to minister in the sanctuary area, so that they do not incur guilt and die. This is to be a permanent statute for Aaron and for his future descendants. <a href="/hcsb/exodus/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> These must be worn by Aaron and his sons whenever they enter the tent of meeting or approach the altar to minister in the sanctuary area, so that they do not incur guilt and die. This is to be a permanent statute for Aaron and for his future descendants.&#8221 <a href="/asv/exodus/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> and they shall be upon Aaron, and upon his sons, when they go in unto the tent of meeting, or when they come near unto the altar to minister in the holy place; that they bear not iniquity, and die: it shall be a statute for ever unto him and unto his seed after him. <a href="/cev/exodus/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Whenever they enter the sacred tent or serve at the altar or enter the holy place, they must wear these shorts, or else they will be guilty and die. This same rule applies to any of their descendants who serve as priests. <a href="/erv/exodus/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> and they shall be upon Aaron, and upon his sons, when they go in unto the tent of meeting, or when they come near unto the altar to minister in the holy place; that they bear not iniquity, and die: it shall be a statute for ever unto him and unto his seed after him. <a href="/gwt/exodus/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Aaron and his sons must wear them when they go into the tent of meeting or when they come near the altar to serve as priests in the holy place. Then they will be blameless and won't die. "This is a permanent law for him and his descendants." <a href="/gnt/exodus/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> Aaron and his sons must always wear them when they go into the Tent of my presence or approach the altar to serve as priests in the Holy Place, so that they will not be killed for exposing themselves. This is a permanent rule for Aaron and his descendants. <a href="/isv/exodus/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> They shall be on Aaron and his sons when they enter the Tent of Meeting or when they approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place so they don't incur guilt and die. This is to be a perpetual ordinance for him and for his descendants after him." <a href="/net/exodus/28.htm">NET Bible</a> These must be on Aaron and his sons when they enter to the tent of meeting, or when they approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they bear no iniquity and die. It is to be a perpetual ordinance for him and for his descendants after him. <a href="/nheb/exodus/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They shall be on Aaron, and on his sons, when they go in to the Tent of Meeting, or when they come near to the altar to minister in the holy place; that they do not bear iniquity, and die: it shall be a statute forever to him and to his descendants after him. <a href="/wbt/exodus/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they shall be upon Aaron, and upon his sons, when they enter in to the tabernacle of the congregation, or when they come near to the altar to minister in the holy place; that they bear not iniquity, and die. It shall be a statute for ever to him, and to his seed after him.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/exodus/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they will not incur guilt and die. This is to be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants. <a href="/web/exodus/28.htm">World English Bible</a> They shall be on Aaron and on his sons, when they go in to the Tent of Meeting, or when they come near to the altar to minister in the holy place, that they don’t bear iniquity, and die. This shall be a statute forever to him and to his offspring after him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they have been on Aaron and on his sons in their going into the Tent of Meeting, or in their drawing near to the altar to minister in the holy place, and they do not bear iniquity nor have they died; [it is] a continuous statute to him and to his seed after him.” <a href="/ylt/exodus/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they have been on Aaron and on his sons, in their going in unto the tent of meeting, or in their drawing nigh unto the altar to minister in the sanctuary, and they do not bear iniquity nor have they died; a statute age-during to him, and to his seed after him. <a href="/slt/exodus/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they shall be upon Aaron and upon his sons in their going into the tent of the appointment, or in their drawing near to the altar to serve in the holy place; and they shall not lift up to sin and die. A law forever to him and to his seed after him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Aaron and his sons shall use them when they shall go in to the tabernacle of the testimony, or when they approach the altar to minister in the sanctuary, lest being guilty of iniquity they die. It shall be a law for ever to Aaron, and to his seed after him. <a href="/cpdv/exodus/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Aaron and his sons will use them when they enter the tabernacle of the testimony, and when they approach toward the altar, in order to minister in the sanctuary, lest, being guilty of iniquity, they may die. It shall be a law forever for Aaron, and for his offspring after him.” <a href="/nabre/exodus/28.htm">New American Bible</a> Aaron and his sons shall wear them whenever they go into the tent of meeting or approach the altar to minister in the sanctuary, lest they incur guilt and die. This shall be a perpetual ordinance for him and for his descendants. <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Aaron and his sons shall wear them when they go into the tent of meeting, or when they come near the altar to minister in the holy place; or they will bring guilt on themselves and die. This shall be a perpetual ordinance for him and for his descendants after him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they shall be upon Aaron and upon his sons when they enter the tabernacle of the congregation or when they come near to the altar to minister in the holy place; that they may not bear iniquity and die; it shall be a statute for ever to Aaron and to his descendants after him. <a href="/hpbt/exodus/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they shall be on Ahron and upon his sons when they enter the Time Tabernacle, and whenever they come to the altar to serve in the Holy Place, so that they will not receive sins and die; the Written Law to eternity for him and for his seed after him. <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they shall be upon Aaron, and upon his sons, when they go in unto the tent of meeting, or when they come near unto the altar to minister in the holy place; that they bear not iniquity, and die; it shall be a statute for ever unto him and unto his seed after him. <a href="/sep/exodus/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Aaron shall have them, and his sons, whenever they enter into the tabernacle of witness, or when they shall advance to the altar of the sanctuary to minister, so they shall not bring sin upon themselves, lest they die: it is a perpetual statute for him, and for his seed after him. <a href="/parallel/exodus/28-43.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=7316" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/exodus/28.htm">Additional Priestly Garments</a> …42Make linen undergarments to cover their bare flesh, extending from waist to thigh. 43<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/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></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/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">must wear them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bə·ḇō·’ām (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">whenever they enter</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: ’ō·hel (N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">the Tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: mō·w·‘êḏ (N-ms) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">of Meeting</a> <a href="/hebrew/176.htm" title="176: ’ōw (Conj) -- Or. Presumed to be the constructive or genitival form of -av; short for 'avvah; desire; hence or, also if.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/5066.htm" title="5066: ḇə·ḡiš·tām (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To draw near, approach. ">approach</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: ham·miz·bê·aḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">the altar</a> <a href="/hebrew/8334.htm" title="8334: lə·šā·rêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To minister, serve. A primitive root; to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to.">to minister</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: baq·qō·ḏeš (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">in the Holy Place,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">so that they will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: yiś·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">incur</a> <a href="/hebrew/5771.htm" title="5771: ‘ā·wōn (N-cs) -- Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity. Or oavown; from avah; perversity, i.e. evil.">guilt</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: wā·mê·ṯū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">and die.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lām (N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">This is to be a permanent</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2708.htm" title="2708: ḥuq·qaṯ (N-fsc) -- Something prescribed, an enactment, statute. Feminine of choq, and meaning substantially the same.">statute</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">for Aaron</a> <a href="/hebrew/2233.htm" title="2233: ū·lə·zar·‘ōw (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A sowing, seed, offspring. From zara'; seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity.">and his descendants.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/leviticus/16-4.htm">Leviticus 16:4</a> He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them. <a href="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Leviticus 8:7-9</a> 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. <a href="/leviticus/10-6.htm">Leviticus 10:6-7</a> Then Moses said to Aaron and his sons Eleazar and Ithamar, “Do not let your hair become disheveled and do not tear your garments, or else you will die, and the LORD will be angry with the whole congregation. But your brothers, the whole house of Israel, may mourn on account of the fire that the LORD has ignited. / 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. <a href="/leviticus/21-10.htm">Leviticus 21:10</a> 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. <a href="/numbers/20-26.htm">Numbers 20:26-28</a> 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. <a href="/ezekiel/44-17.htm">Ezekiel 44:17-18</a> When they enter the gates of the inner court, they are to wear linen garments; they must not wear anything made of wool when they minister at the gates of the inner court or inside the temple. / They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. They must not wear anything that makes them perspire. <a href="/leviticus/6-10.htm">Leviticus 6:10-11</a> And the priest shall put on his linen robe and linen undergarments, and he shall remove from the altar the ashes of the burnt offering that the fire has consumed and place them beside it. / Then he must take off his garments, put on other clothes, and carry the ashes outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place. <a href="/leviticus/16-32.htm">Leviticus 16:32</a> 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 <a href="/1_samuel/2-28.htm">1 Samuel 2:28</a> 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-18.htm">2 Chronicles 26:18-19</a> They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.” / Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. <a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1-4</a> 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. ... <a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Hebrews 7:26-28</a> 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. <a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6-7</a> 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. <a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11-12</a> But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. <a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19-22</a> 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, ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they shall be on Aaron, and on his sons, when they come in to the tabernacle of the congregation, or when they come near to the altar to minister in the holy place; that they bear not iniquity, and die: it shall be a statute for ever to him and his seed after him.unto the altar<a href="/exodus/20-26.htm">Exodus 20:26</a> Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.bear not iniquity<a href="/leviticus/5-1.htm">Leviticus 5:1,17</a> And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity… <a href="/leviticus/20-19.htm">Leviticus 20:19,20</a> And thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother's sister, nor of thy father's sister: for he uncovereth his near kin: they shall bear their iniquity… <a href="/leviticus/22-9.htm">Leviticus 22:9</a> They shall therefore keep mine ordinance, lest they bear sin for it, and die therefore, if they profane it: I the LORD do sanctify them.a statute<a href="/exodus/27-21.htm">Exodus 27:21</a> In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: it shall be a statute for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.<a href="/leviticus/17-7.htm">Leviticus 17:7</a> And they shall no more offer their sacrifices unto devils, after whom they have gone a whoring. This shall be a statute for ever unto them throughout their generations.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/28-41.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/exodus/27-8.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/exodus/24-14.htm">Approach</a> <a href="/exodus/28-38.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/exodus/27-21.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/exodus/12-24.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/exodus/28-35.htm">Die</a> <a href="/exodus/19-2.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/exodus/27-21.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/exodus/28-38.htm">Guilt</a> <a href="/exodus/28-41.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/james/3-1.htm">Incur</a> <a href="/exodus/28-38.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/exodus/27-21.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/exodus/28-41.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/exodus/23-10.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/exodus/27-21.htm">Statute</a> <a href="/exodus/27-21.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/exodus/27-21.htm">Tent</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/29-4.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/exodus/29-12.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/exodus/30-20.htm">Approach</a> <a href="/exodus/30-4.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/exodus/29-4.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/exodus/29-29.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/exodus/30-20.htm">Die</a> <a href="/exodus/30-20.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/exodus/29-28.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-3.htm">Guilt</a> <a href="/exodus/29-1.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-7.htm">Incur</a> <a href="/exodus/34-7.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/exodus/29-4.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/exodus/29-1.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/exodus/30-21.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/exodus/29-9.htm">Statute</a> <a href="/exodus/29-4.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/exodus/29-4.htm">Tent</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 28</div>1. <a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Aaron and his sons are set apart for the priest's office</a> 2. <a href="/exodus/28-2.htm">Holy garments are appointed</a> 6. <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">The ephod and girdle</a> 15. <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">The breast-plate with twelve precious stones</a> 30. <a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">The Urim and Thummim</a> 31. <a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">The robe of the ephod, with pomegranates and bells</a> 36. <a href="/exodus/28-36.htm">The plate of the mitre</a> 39. <a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">The embroidered coat</a> 40. <a href="/exodus/28-40.htm">The garments for Aaron's sons</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/28.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/28.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Aaron and his sons must wear them This phrase refers to the sacred garments described earlier in <a href="/exodus/28.htm">Exodus 28</a>, which were designed for glory and beauty. These garments set Aaron and his sons apart for their priestly duties, symbolizing holiness and the need for purity when approaching God. The garments included the ephod, breastpiece, robe, tunic, turban, and sash, each with specific significance and symbolism.whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the portable sanctuary where God dwelled among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was the central place of worship and sacrifice, representing God's presence with His people. The priests' entry into this sacred space required them to be ritually clean and properly attired, emphasizing the holiness of God and the reverence required in His service.or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place The altar and the Holy Place were integral parts of the Tabernacle. The altar was used for sacrifices, which were central to the Israelites' worship and atonement for sin. The Holy Place contained the table of showbread, the lampstand, and the altar of incense, each with its own symbolic meaning. The priests' ministry in these areas was a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate sacrifice and His role as our High Priest, who intercedes for us before God.so that they will not incur guilt and die This phrase underscores the seriousness of approaching God without the proper preparation and attire. The holiness of God demanded that those who served Him be consecrated and follow His commands precisely. Failure to do so could result in death, as seen in the cases of Nadab and Abihu (<a href="/leviticus/10.htm">Leviticus 10:1-2</a>) and Uzzah (<a href="/2_samuel/6-6.htm">2 Samuel 6:6-7</a>). This highlights the gravity of sin and the need for atonement, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.This is to be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants The command for the priests to wear these garments was not temporary but a lasting ordinance for Aaron's lineage. This established the Aaronic priesthood, which continued until the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 AD. The permanence of this statute points to the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel and foreshadows the eternal priesthood of Christ, who fulfills and surpasses the Old Testament priestly system.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a> The brother of Moses, appointed as the first high priest of Israel. He represents the priestly line and is a central figure in the establishment of the Levitical priesthood. 2. <a href="/topical/a/aaron's_sons.htm">Aaron's Sons</a> The descendants of Aaron who were also appointed to serve as priests. They were to follow the same regulations and statutes as Aaron. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tent_of_meeting.htm">Tent of Meeting</a> Also known as the Tabernacle, it was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where the priests performed their duties. 4. <a href="/topical/a/altar.htm">Altar</a> A sacred place for offerings and sacrifices, central to the worship practices of the Israelites. 5. <a href="/topical/h/holy_place.htm">Holy Place</a> The inner sanctuary of the Tabernacle where the priests ministered, distinct from the Most Holy Place where the Ark of the Covenant was kept.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/holiness_in_worship.htm">Holiness in Worship</a> The requirement for Aaron and his sons to wear specific garments underscores the importance of approaching God with reverence and holiness. As believers, we are called to prepare our hearts and minds when we come before God in worship. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a> The permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants highlights the necessity of obedience to God's instructions. Our lives should reflect a commitment to following God's Word. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intercession.htm">The Role of Intercession</a> The priests served as mediators between God and the people. Today, we are called to intercede for others, lifting them up in prayer and seeking God's will on their behalf. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> The warning of incurring guilt and death serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance. We must be vigilant in our walk with God, seeking His forgiveness and grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 28</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_lev._8's_7-day_ordination.htm">How can Leviticus 8's insistence on a seven-day ordination period be reconciled with other references in the Old Testament that imply different consecration timelines?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_exodus_33_7-11_tent.htm">Is there any archaeological or historical evidence for a distinct 'Tent of Meeting' as described in Exodus 33:7-11, given that later passages describe the Tabernacle differently?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_exodus_29_garments_ceremonies.htm">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?</a> <a href="/q/purpose_of_the_bronze_laver.htm">What was the purpose of the bronze laver?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(43) The tabernacle of the congregation.--Heb., the tent of meeting.The holy place seems to be here the court of the tabernacle, within which the altar was to be set up (<a href="/exodus/40-6.htm" title="And you shall set the altar of the burnt offering before the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.">Exodus 40:6</a>; <a href="/exodus/40-29.htm" title="And he put the altar of burnt offering by the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation, and offered on it the burnt offering and the meat offering; as the LORD commanded Moses.">Exodus 40:29</a>).That they bear not iniquity, and die.--The death penalty is threatened against the sin of ministering without the garments needed for decency, as against the sin of neglecting to wear the robe of the ephod (<a href="/exodus/28-35.htm" title="And it shall be on Aaron to minister: and his sound shall be heard when he goes in to the holy place before the LORD, and when he comes out, that he die not.">Exodus 28:35</a>). In both cases a Divine vengeance, rather than a legal punishment, is probably intended.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 43. - When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation. Literally," when they go into the tent of meeting - i.e., the place where God and the high priest were to meet. The holy place. The "holy place" seems in this passage to include the court of the tabernacle, wherein the altar was situated. That they bear not iniquity. To "bear iniquity" is to incur guilt, or have sin imputed to one. If even through forgetfulness a priest entered the sanctuary without this necessary article of clothing, and so risked an unseemly, exposure of his person, he was to be accounted guilty, and punished by death. This was to be a "statute for ever," and to apply both to the high priest and the ordinary priests. Compare <a href="/exodus/20-26.htm">Exodus 20:26</a>. <a href="/commentaries/exodus/28-43.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Aaron אַהֲרֹ֨ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses and his sons בָּנָ֜יו (bā·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son must wear them וְהָיוּ֩ (wə·hā·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be whenever they enter בְּבֹאָ֣ם ׀ (bə·ḇō·’ām) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go the tent אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> A tent of meeting מוֹעֵ֗ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> Appointed time, place, or meeting or א֣וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_176.htm">Strong's 176: </a> Desire, if approach בְגִשְׁתָּ֤ם (ḇə·ḡiš·tām) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5066.htm">Strong's 5066: </a> To draw near, approach the altar הַמִּזְבֵּ֙חַ֙ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> An altar to minister לְשָׁרֵ֣ת (lə·šā·rêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8334.htm">Strong's 8334: </a> To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to in the Holy [Place], בַּקֹּ֔דֶשׁ (baq·qō·ḏeš) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> A sacred place, thing, sanctity so that they will not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no incur יִשְׂא֥וּ (yiś·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take guilt עָוֺ֖ן (‘ā·wōn) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5771.htm">Strong's 5771: </a> Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity and die. וָמֵ֑תוּ (wā·mê·ṯū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill This is to be a permanent עוֹלָ֛ם (‘ō·w·lām) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always statute חֻקַּ֥ת (ḥuq·qaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2708.htm">Strong's 2708: </a> Something prescribed, an enactment, statute for Aaron אַחֲרָֽיו׃ (’a·ḥă·rāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part and his descendants. וּלְזַרְע֥וֹ (ū·lə·zar·‘ōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/28-43.htm">Exodus 28:43 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/28-43.htm">Exodus 28:43 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/28-43.htm">Exodus 28:43 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/28-43.htm">Exodus 28:43 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/28-43.htm">Exodus 28:43 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/28-43.htm">Exodus 28:43 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/28-43.htm">Exodus 28:43 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/28-43.htm">Exodus 28:43 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/28-43.htm">Exodus 28:43 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/28-43.htm">Exodus 28:43 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/28-43.htm">OT Law: Exodus 28:43 They shall be on Aaron and (Exo. 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