Exodus 40:13
Exodus 40:13 in Multiple Translations
And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest.
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.
And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments; and thou shalt anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office.
You are to put on Aaron the holy robes; and you are to put oil on him, and make him holy, so that he may be my priest.
Then you are to put on Aaron the holy clothes, anoint him, and dedicate him, so that he may serve me as a priest.
And thou shalt put vpon Aaron the holy garmentes, and shalt anoynt him, and sanctifie him, that he may minister vnto me in the Priestes office.
and thou hast clothed Aaron with the holy garments, and anointed him, and sanctified him, and he hath acted as priest to Me.
You shall put on Aaron the holy garments; and you shall anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister to me in the priest’s office.
And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments, and anoint him, and sanctify him; that he may minister to me in the priest's office.
Thou shalt put on them the holy vestments, that they may minister to me, and that the unction of them may prosper to an everlasting priesthood.
Then put on Aaron his sacred clothes to ◄set him apart/dedicate him►, in order that he can serve me as a priest.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 40:13
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Exodus 40:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִלְבַּשְׁתָּ֙
אֶֽת
אַהֲרֹ֔ן
אֵ֖ת
בִּגְדֵ֣י
הַ/קֹּ֑דֶשׁ
וּ/מָשַׁחְתָּ֥
אֹת֛/וֹ
וְ/קִדַּשְׁתָּ֥
אֹת֖/וֹ
וְ/כִהֵ֥ן
לִֽ/י
וְ/הִלְבַּשְׁתָּ֙
lâbash
H3847
to clothe
Conj | V-Hiphil-2ms
אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אַהֲרֹ֔ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep
בִּגְדֵ֣י
beged
H899
treachery
N-mp
הַ/קֹּ֑דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
Art | N-ms
וּ/מָשַׁחְתָּ֥
mâshach
H4886
to anoint
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
אֹת֛/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
וְ/קִדַּשְׁתָּ֥
qâdash
H6942
to consecrate
Conj | V-Piel-2ms
אֹת֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
וְ/כִהֵ֥ן
kâhan
H3547
to minister
Conj | V-Piel-3ms
לִֽ/י
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 40:13
וְ/הִלְבַּשְׁתָּ֙
lâbash
H3847
"to clothe"
Conj | V-Hiphil-2ms
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.
אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
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.
אַהֲרֹ֔ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
בִּגְדֵ֣י
beged
H899
"treachery"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word refers to clothing or a covering, like a garment or robe. It appears in books like Genesis and Exodus, describing what people wore. The word is often translated as 'apparel' or 'raiment'.
Definition: treachery, deceit
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe. See also: Genesis 24:53; Judges 17:10; Psalms 22:19.
הַ/קֹּ֑דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
Art | N-ms
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
וּ/מָשַׁחְתָּ֥
mâshach
H4886
"to anoint"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
To anoint means to rub oil on someone or something, often to set them apart for a special purpose, like when Samuel anointed David as king in 1 Samuel 16:13. It's a way of showing respect and consecrating someone or something.
Definition: 1) to smear, anoint, spread a liquid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to smear 1a2) to anoint (as consecration) 1a3) to anoint, consecrate 1b) (Niphal) to be anointed
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: anoint, paint. See also: Genesis 31:13; 1 Samuel 16:3; Psalms 45:8.
אֹת֛/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
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.
וְ/קִדַּשְׁתָּ֥
qâdash
H6942
"to consecrate"
Conj | V-Piel-2ms
To consecrate means to set something or someone apart as holy or sacred, like the priests in Exodus. This word is about making something clean or pure. It is used in the Bible to describe sacred rituals and moral purity.
Definition: : consecate/sanctify 1) to consecrate, sanctify, prepare, dedicate, be hallowed, be holy, be sanctified, be separate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be set apart, be consecrated 1a2) to be hallowed 1a3) consecrated, tabooed 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to show oneself sacred or majestic 1b2) to be honoured, be treated as sacred 1b3) to be holy 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set apart as sacred, consecrate, dedicate 1c2) to observe as holy, keep sacred 1c3) to honour as sacred, hallow 1c4) to consecrate 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be consecrated 1d2) consecrated, dedicated 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set apart, devote, consecrate 1e2) to regard or treat as sacred or hallow 1e3) to consecrate 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to keep oneself apart or separate 1f2) to cause Himself to be hallowed (of God) 1f3) to be observed as holy 1f4) to consecrate oneself
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy(-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify(-ied one, self), [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 2:3; 2 Samuel 11:4; Isaiah 5:16.
אֹת֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
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.
וְ/כִהֵ֥ן
kâhan
H3547
"to minister"
Conj | V-Piel-3ms
To minister means to serve as a priest, like when Aaron and his sons served in the tabernacle. It's about performing sacred duties and acting on behalf of God, as seen in the book of Leviticus.
Definition: 1) to act as a priest, minister in a priest's office 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to minister as a priest, serve as a priest 1a2) to be or become a priest 1a3) to play the priest
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: deck, be (do the office of a, execute the, minister in the) priest('s office). See also: Exodus 28:1; Exodus 40:15; Isaiah 61:10.
לִֽ/י
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Exodus 40:13
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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.
14Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. 15Anoint 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.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | 1 John 2:20 | You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. |
| 3 | 1 John 2:27 | 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. |
| 4 | Isaiah 61:1 | 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, |
| 5 | Hebrews 10:10 | And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. |
| 6 | John 17:19 | For them I sanctify Myself, so that they too may be sanctified by the truth. |
| 7 | Hebrews 10:29 | How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace? |
| 8 | John 3:34 | For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. |
Exodus 40:13 Summary
[Exodus 40:13 is about getting Aaron ready to be a priest, which means he will help people connect with God. To do this, he needs to be set apart and made holy, which is why he is given special clothes and anointed with oil, as seen in Exodus 28:2-5 and Leviticus 8:12. This is similar to how we are called to be holy and set apart for God's service, as seen in 1 Peter 1:15-16. Just like Aaron, we can be empowered by God's Spirit to serve Him and others, as seen in Acts 1:8.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the holy garments in Exodus 40:13?
The holy garments represent the priest's separation and consecration to God's service, as seen in Exodus 28:2-5, and are a reminder of the importance of purity and holiness in serving God, as taught in Leviticus 11:44-45.
Why was anointing necessary for Aaron's consecration as a priest?
Anointing with oil symbolized the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, as seen in 1 Samuel 16:13, and was a vital step in setting apart Aaron and his sons for their priestly roles, as commanded in Exodus 30:30.
What does it mean to 'serve Me as a priest' in Exodus 40:13?
To serve as a priest means to act as a mediator between God and humanity, offering sacrifices and prayers on behalf of the people, as described in Hebrews 5:1-3, and to represent God's holiness and character to the people, as seen in Leviticus 10:10-11.
How does Exodus 40:13 relate to the concept of priesthood in the New Testament?
In the New Testament, all believers are considered priests, with Jesus Christ as our High Priest, as seen in 1 Peter 2:9 and Hebrews 4:14-16, and we are called to serve God and represent Him to the world, just as Aaron was called to serve as a priest in Exodus 40:13.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be 'clothed' in righteousness, and how can I apply this concept to my own life, as seen in Isaiah 61:10 and Revelation 19:8?
- How can I, like Aaron, be consecrated and set apart for God's service, and what steps can I take to deepen my commitment to Him?
- What are some ways that I can 'serve' God and others, just as Aaron was called to serve as a priest, and how can I use my gifts and talents to glorify Him?
- What does the anointing of Aaron represent in my own life, and how can I experience the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit, as seen in Acts 1:8 and Ephesians 3:16?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 40:13
[See comments on Exodus 40:12].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 40:13
And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and wash them with water. Bring Aaron and his sons unto the door of the tabernacle ... and wash them.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 40:13
THE FOR THE OF THE AND THE PRIESTS.(9-15) Instructions for the consecration of the Tabernacle, its furniture and its vessels, by anointing, and for the consecration of Aaron and his sons by ablution, anointing, and investiture, were attached to those given concerning the setting up of the Tabernacle, and are here recorded, although their execution appears to have been delayed to a later date. (See Leviticus 8:1-13.) Moses perhaps found that there was not time for the completion of the ceremony on the day of the erection of the Tabernacle, and therefore deferred a part of it.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 40:13
13. and sanctify him] Not in Exodus 29:7; but cf. the similar clause in Exodus 30:30.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 40:13
THE ORDER TO SET UP THE , Exodus 40:1-16. The formality of this command to erect the sanctuary involves an incidental repetition of what has already been described.
Sermons on Exodus 40:13
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The Eternal Spirit the Anointing of the Spirit by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing the book of Exodus and the anointing of Moses by the Lord. He then moves on to discuss the anointing of Jesus in the gospel of Luk |
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(1 John #16) Undergirding the Faith of the God-Fearing by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of holding onto the truth of God's word and not being swayed by false teachings or novel ideas. He encourages the early Christ |
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(Exodus) Exodus 30:22-27 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the concept of anointing as mentioned in 1st John 2:20. The anointing referred to here is the Holy Spirit, which enables believers to underst |
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The Spirit Filled Life Annointing Baptism & Fullness by Kenneth Wuest | Kenneth Wuest emphasizes the significance of living a spirit-filled life, clarifying that it is rooted in sound doctrine rather than emotion. He distinguishes between the anointing |
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How Our Joy Can Be Full by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the return of Christ. He highlights two types of people: those who are ready to stand before the Lord an |
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The Agency of the Holy Spirit in Sanctification by John Murray | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. He references various Bible verses, such as 1 John 2:20 and 3:27, to support his poin |
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The Anointing by Teresa Conlon | In this sermon titled "The Anointing," preacher William Dumas emphasizes the importance of having the anointing from the Holy One. He refers to 1 John 2:20, which states that belie |