Exodus 40:12

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the door of the tent of meeting, and shalt wash them with water.

Then let Aaron and his sons come to the door of the Tent of meeting; and after washing them with water,

And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, and having washed them with water,

Free Bible Version

Take Aaron and his sons to the entrance of the Tent of Meeting and wash them there with water.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then thou shalt bring Aaron and his sonnes vnto the doore of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and wash them with water.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

“You shall bring Aaron [Light-bringer] and his sons to the door of the Tent of Meeting, and shall wash them with water.

Translation for Translators

Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance of the Sacred Tent, and wash them ritually with water.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You are to bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance of the tent of meeting and you must wash them with water.

Noah Webster Bible

And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and wash them with water.

World English Bible

“You shall bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the Tent of Meeting, and shall wash them with water.

Young's Literal Translation

'And thou hast brought near Aaron and his sons unto the opening of the tent of meeting, and hast bathed them with water;

Context

Setting Up the Tabernacle

¹¹Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them.¹²Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water.¹³And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest.

Sermons

Eternity

J. Wesley Adcock

564

Summary

In Exodus 40:12, Moses is instructed by God to bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance of the tent of meeting and wash them with water. This act of washing symbolizes purification and consecration for their roles as priests. It signifies the importance of being cleansed and set apart for service to God, emphasizing the need for holiness and purity in approaching the Lord. The washing with water also foreshadows the spiritual cleansing and sanctification that believers experience through the saving work of Jesus Christ.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Thus did Moses,.... He set up the tabernacle, and every thing in its place, and anointed them, and Aaron and his sons: according to all that the Lord commanded him, so did he; by which he approved himself to be a faithful servant in the house of God.