Exodus 29:8
Exodus 29:8 in Multiple Translations
Present his sons as well and clothe them with tunics.
And thou shalt bring his sons, and put coats upon them.
And thou shalt bring his sons, and put coats upon them.
And take his sons and put their robes on them;
Then have his sons come and put the tunics on them.
And thou shalt bring his sonnes, and put coates vpon them,
'And his sons thou dost bring near, and hast clothed them [with] coats,
You shall bring his sons, and put tunics on them.
And thou shalt bring his sons, and put coats upon them.
Thou shalt bring his sons also and shalt put on them the linen tunicks, and gird them with a girdle:
Then bring his sons and put the long-sleeved tunics/gowns on them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 29:8
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Exodus 29:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
בָּנָ֖י/ו
תַּקְרִ֑יב
וְ/הִלְבַּשְׁתָּ֖/ם
כֻּתֳּנֹֽת
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
בָּנָ֖י/ו
bên
H1121
son
N-mp | Suff
תַּקְרִ֑יב
qârab
H7126
to present
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
וְ/הִלְבַּשְׁתָּ֖/ם
lâbash
H3847
to clothe
Conj | V-Hiphil-2ms | Suff
כֻּתֳּנֹֽת
kᵉthôneth
H3801
tunic
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 29:8
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בָּנָ֖י/ו
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
תַּקְרִ֑יב
qârab
H7126
"to present"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
וְ/הִלְבַּשְׁתָּ֖/ם
lâbash
H3847
"to clothe"
Conj | V-Hiphil-2ms | Suff
To clothe means to wrap something around or put on a garment. In the Bible, it can be used literally or figuratively, as in putting on clothes or being clothed with a certain attitude.
Definition: 1) to dress, wear, clothe, put on clothing, be clothed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put on clothes, be clothed, wear 1a2) to put on, be clothed with (fig.) 1b) (Pual) to be fully clothed 1c) (Hiphil) to clothe, array with, dress Aramaic equivalent: le.vash (לְבֵשׁ "to clothe" H3848)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: (in) apparel, arm, array (self), clothe (self), come upon, put (on, upon), wear. See also: Genesis 3:21; Job 27:17; Psalms 35:26.
כֻּתֳּנֹֽת
kᵉthôneth
H3801
"tunic"
N-fp
A tunic was a long, shirt-like garment, often made of linen, worn by people like Joseph in Genesis 37:3.
Definition: 1) tunic, under-garment 1a) a long shirt-like garment usually of linen
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: coat, garment, robe. See also: Genesis 3:21; Leviticus 8:7; Isaiah 22:21.
Study Notes — Exodus 29:8
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Context — Consecration of the Priests
6Put the turban on his head and attach the holy diadem to the turban.
7Then take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head.
8Present his sons as well and clothe them with tunics.
9Wrap 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. 10You are to present the bull at the front of the Tent of Meeting, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on its head.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Exodus 28:40 | Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor. |
Exodus 29:8 Summary
[This verse, Exodus 29:8, is talking about the sons of Aaron being presented before the Lord and clothed with special garments, called tunics, as part of their ordination as priests. This is a special ceremony where they are set apart to serve God. Just like the priests, we are called to be set apart for God's service, as seen in 1 Peter 2:9. We can be clothed with the garments of righteousness and holiness, and seek to serve the Lord with our lives, just as the priests did in the Old Testament.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of presenting Aaron's sons in Exodus 29:8?
Presenting Aaron's sons is a crucial step in their ordination as priests, as seen in Exodus 29:8, and is a symbol of their new role in serving the Lord, much like the apostles were chosen by Jesus in the New Testament, as seen in Matthew 10:1-4.
Why are the sons of Aaron clothed with tunics in this verse?
The tunics represent the holy garments that the priests were to wear while serving in the tabernacle, as described in Exodus 28:1-5, and signify their separation unto God for the work of the priesthood.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of the priestly ordination in Exodus 29?
This verse is part of the ordination process, which includes anointing, clothing, and sacrifice, as seen in Exodus 29:1-37, and is essential for the priests to be set apart for their ministry, just as Jesus was set apart by God the Father in Hebrews 5:1-10.
What can we learn from the example of Aaron's sons being presented before the Lord?
We can learn the importance of presenting ourselves before the Lord, just as Aaron's sons were presented, and seeking to be set apart for His service, as seen in Romans 12:1-2, where we are called to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be 'presented' before the Lord, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- In what ways can I, like Aaron's sons, be clothed with the 'tunics' of righteousness and holiness?
- How can I, as a child of God, seek to be set apart for His service and purposes, just as the priests were set apart in Exodus 29?
- What are some ways that I can practically 'put on' the garments of a servant of the Lord, as seen in Colossians 3:12-14?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 29:8
And thou shalt bring his sons,.... Order the sons of Aaron to come to the same place where he was: and put coats upon them: such as were ordered to be made for them, Exodus 28:40.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 29:8
And thou shalt put the mitre upon his head, and put the holy crown upon the mitre. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 29:8
Exodus 29:8 And thou shalt bring his sons, and put coats upon them.Ver. 8. Coats, &c.]
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 29:8
8–9. The investiture of the ordinary priests (Leviticus 8:13). These are to be dressed in their tunics, sashes, and caps (Exodus 28:40). The words Aaron and his sons (which are inexact, for ‘Aaron’ had no ‘cap,’ Exodus 28:40) are not in LXX., or in the corresponding passage, Leviticus 8:13; they are doubtless a gloss, due to the fact that the ‘girdle’ (sash) for Aaron was not mentioned in v. 5 (so Di.). The linen drawers (Exodus 28:42 f.) are not noticed either here or in Leviticus 8:7; Leviticus 8:13.
Sermons on Exodus 29:8
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(Exodus) Exodus 28:1-3 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeing God in everything, including the instructions given in the Bible. The speaker compares the Bible to a picture book, |
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Aaron & His Sons: The Holy Priesthood by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the qualities of a man after God's own heart. He emphasizes the importance of being what God wants us to be, a man in Christ, in order for God |
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What Shall We Do That We Might Work the Works of God? by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the lack of interest among Christians in attending meetings where the Word of God is taught. He suggests that many Christians are only interes |