Numbers 20:26
Numbers 20:26 in Multiple Translations
Remove Aaron’s priestly garments and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron will be gathered to his people and will die there.”
And strip Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son: and Aaron shall be gathered unto his people, and shall die there.
and strip Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son: and Aaron shall be gathered unto his people, and shall die there.
And take Aaron's robes off him and put them on Eleazar, his son: and death will come to Aaron there, and he will be put to rest with his people.
Take off Aaron's priestly clothes and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron is going to die there and join his forefathers in death.”
And cause Aaron to put off his garmentes and put them vpon Eleazar his sonne: for Aaron shall be gathered to his fathers, and shall die there.
and strip Aaron of his garments, and thou hast clothed [with] them Eleazar his son, and Aaron is gathered, and doth die there.'
and strip Aaron of his garments, and put them on Eleazar his son. Aaron shall be gathered, and shall die there.”
And strip Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son: and Aaron shall be gathered to his people , and shall die there.
And when thou hast stripped the father of his vesture, thou shalt vest therewith Eleazar his son: Aaron shall be gathered to his people, and die there.
There you must remove Aaron’s robes that he wears when he does the work of a priest, and put them on his son, Eleazar. Aaron will die up there.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 20:26
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Numbers 20:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הַפְשֵׁ֤ט
אֶֽת
אַהֲרֹן֙
אֶת
בְּגָדָ֔י/ו
וְ/הִלְבַּשְׁתָּ֖/ם
אֶת
אֶלְעָזָ֣ר
בְּנ֑/וֹ
וְ/אַהֲרֹ֥ן
יֵאָסֵ֖ף
וּ/מֵ֥ת
שָֽׁם
וְ/הַפְשֵׁ֤ט
pâshaṭ
H6584
to strip
Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אַהֲרֹן֙
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בְּגָדָ֔י/ו
beged
H899
treachery
N-mp | Suff
וְ/הִלְבַּשְׁתָּ֖/ם
lâbash
H3847
to clothe
Conj | V-Hiphil-2ms | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אֶלְעָזָ֣ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
Eleazar
N-proper
בְּנ֑/וֹ
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
וְ/אַהֲרֹ֥ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
Conj | N-proper
יֵאָסֵ֖ף
ʼâçaph
H622
to gather
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
וּ/מֵ֥ת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
שָֽׁם
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 20:26
וְ/הַפְשֵׁ֤ט
pâshaṭ
H6584
"to strip"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
This Hebrew word means to strip or remove something, like taking off clothes or plundering a place. It is used in Exodus 22:26 to describe taking a pledge from someone. The word implies a sense of removal or deprivation.
Definition: 1) to strip, invade, strip off, make a dash, raid, spread out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to strip off, put off 1a2) to put off (one's shelter), make a dash 1b) (Piel) to strip 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to strip of 1c2) to strip off 1c3) to flay 1d) (Hithpael) to strip oneself of
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: fall upon, flay, invade, make an invasion, pull off, put off, make a road, run upon, rush, set, spoil, spread selves (abroad), strip (off, self). See also: Genesis 37:23; 1 Chronicles 14:9; Isaiah 32:11.
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.
אַהֲרֹן֙
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.
אֶת
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.
בְּגָדָ֔י/ו
beged
H899
"treachery"
N-mp | Suff
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.
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.
אֶת
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.
אֶלְעָזָ֣ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
"Eleazar"
N-proper
Eleazar means God has helped, and was the name of several Israelites, including a high priest and one of David's warriors.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42 § Eleazar = "God has helped" 1) the high priest son of Aaron 2) Abinadab's son who cared for the ark 3) the priest who rebuilt and dedicated the restored walls of Jerusalem in time of Ezra 4) one of David's mighty warriors 5) a Levite 6) one of the line of Parosh
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: Eleazar. See also: Exodus 6:23; Numbers 31:51; Nehemiah 12:42.
בְּנ֑/וֹ
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | 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.
וְ/אַהֲרֹ֥ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
Conj | 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.
יֵאָסֵ֖ף
ʼâçaph
H622
"to gather"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
To gather means to bring people or things together, often for a purpose like worship or community. It can also mean to take away or remove something, like gathering a harvest. This word appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) to gather, receive, remove, gather in 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to gather, collect 1a2) to gather (an individual into company of others) 1a3) to bring up the rear 1a4) to gather and take away, remove, withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to assemble, be gathered 1b2) (pass of Qal 1a2) 1b2a) to be gathered to one's fathers 1b2b) to be brought in or into (association with others) 1b3) (pass of Qal 1a4) 1b3a) to be taken away, removed, perish 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to gather (harvest) 1c2) to take in, receive into 1c3) rearguard, rearward (subst) 1d) (Pual) to be gathered 1e) (Hithpael) to gather oneself or themselves
Usage: Occurs in 188 OT verses. KJV: assemble, bring, consume, destroy, felch, gather (in, together, up again), [idiom] generally, get (him), lose, put all together, receive, recover (another from leprosy), (be) rereward, [idiom] surely, take (away, into, up), [idiom] utterly, withdraw. See also: Genesis 6:21; 1 Chronicles 11:13; Psalms 26:9.
וּ/מֵ֥ת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
שָֽׁם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
Study Notes — Numbers 20:26
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 20:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 20:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 20:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 20:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 20:26
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 20:26
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 20:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 20:26
- Sermons on Numbers 20:26
Context — The Death of Aaron
24“Aaron will be gathered to his people; he will not enter the land that I have given the Israelites, because both of you rebelled against My command at the waters of Meribah.
25Take Aaron and his son Eleazar and bring them up Mount Hor.
26Remove Aaron’s priestly garments and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron will be gathered to his people and will die there.”
27So Moses did as the LORD had commanded, and they climbed Mount Hor in the sight of the whole congregation. 28After 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 20:24 | “Aaron will be gathered to his people; he will not enter the land that I have given the Israelites, because both of you rebelled against My command at the waters of Meribah. |
| 2 | Isaiah 22:21–22 | I will clothe him with your robe and tie your sash around him. I will put your authority in his hand, and he will be a father to the dwellers of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. |
| 3 | Hebrews 7:11 | Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? |
| 4 | Exodus 29:29–30 | The holy garments that belong to Aaron will belong to his sons after him, so they can be anointed and ordained in them. The son who succeeds him as priest and enters the Tent of Meeting to minister in the Holy Place must wear them for seven days. |
| 5 | Hebrews 7:23–24 | Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. |
Numbers 20:26 Summary
This verse shows how Aaron, the high priest, had to give up his special priestly garments and pass them on to his son Eleazar because he was about to die. This was a result of disobeying God's command, as mentioned in Numbers 20:24. It's a reminder that our actions have consequences, and that we must obey God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 11:27. Just like Aaron's death marked the end of an era, we can learn from his mistake and strive to follow God's will, as encouraged in Psalm 37:3-7, and trust in His plan, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Aaron have to die, and what was the significance of removing his priestly garments?
Aaron's death was a result of his rebellion against God's command at the waters of Meribah, as mentioned in Numbers 20:24. The removal of his garments and their transfer to Eleazar signified the transfer of priestly authority, as seen in Numbers 20:26.
What is the meaning of 'being gathered to his people' in this verse?
The phrase 'being gathered to his people' is a gentle way of referring to death, as seen in Genesis 25:8 and Genesis 35:29, emphasizing the idea of being reunited with one's ancestors.
Why did this event have to take place in the presence of the whole congregation, as mentioned in Numbers 20:27?
The public nature of this event served as a reminder to the Israelites of the importance of obedience to God's commands, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 17:12-13, and the consequences of rebellion, as seen in Numbers 20:12.
How does Aaron's death relate to the broader story of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land?
Aaron's death marked the end of an era, as the first generation of Israelites who rebelled against God's command were not allowed to enter the Promised Land, as stated in Numbers 20:24, and a new generation, led by Eleazar and eventually Joshua, would continue the journey, as seen in Joshua 1:1-9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can ensure that I am following God's commands, just as Eleazar was called to follow in Aaron's footsteps?
- How can I learn from Aaron's mistake and avoid rebelling against God's will in my own life, as warned in Psalm 95:7-11?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender my own desires and ambitions, just as Moses had to surrender his leadership role to Joshua, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:7-8?
- In what ways can I support and pray for those in leadership positions, such as Eleazar, as they take on new responsibilities and challenges, as encouraged in 1 Timothy 2:1-2?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 20:26
And strip Aaron of his garments,.... His priestly garments, as the Targum of Jonathan, and so Jarchi: and put them upon Eleazar his son; thereby declaring him to be high priest in his father's stead:
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 20:26
Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah. Aaron shall be gathered unto his people.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 20:26
Of his garments, to wit, of his priestly garments, , in token of his resignation of his office. See the like ,19-21. Put them upon Eleazar, by way of admission and inauguration of him to his office.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 20:26
(26) And strip Aaron of his garments.—Thus the same hands which had invested Aaron with the sacred garments were employed in divesting him of them, and, in both cases, in obedience to the express command of God. The removal of the priestly robes from Aaron may be regarded as typical of the future disannulling of his priesthood when a priest after the order of Melchizedek should arise. “The succession of the priesthood,” says Dean Stanley (who refers to Ewald’s Geschichte, 5:13), “was made through that singular usage, preserved even to the latest days of the Jewish hierarchy, by the transference of the vestments and drapery of the dead High Priest to the living successor.” (Lectures on Jewish History, 1:182.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 20:26
Verse 26. Strip Aaron of his garments] This was, in effect, depriving him of his office; and putting the clothes on his son Eleazar implied a transfer of that office to him. A transfer of office, from this circumstance of putting the clothes of the late possessor on the person intended to succeed him, was called investing or investment, (clothing); as removing a person from an office was termed divesting or unclothing. Among the Catholics, and in the Church of England, this same method is used in degrading ecclesiastics. Hence such a degradation is termed by the common people stripping a man of his gown.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 20:26
26. his garments] the official high-priest’s vestments, with which Eleazar was robed, in token of his succession to the office; cf. Deuteronomy 10:6.
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 20:26
The priestly garments, wherewith Moses had invested Aaron Leviticus 8:7-9, were put upon Eleazar by way of solemn transference of Aaron’s office to him; compare 1 Kings 19:19.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 20:26
26. Strip Aaron of his garments — The high priest was to be disrobed before death, because his robes, the ordained investiture of his successor, (Exodus 29:29,) would be defiled by contact with his dead body.
Sermons on Numbers 20:26
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With Nothing but God by B.B. Caldwell | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Job and how God stripped him of his wealth and health to deliver him from the pitfalls of Phariseeism. The preacher emphasizes t |
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Let Us Go on - Part 4 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of resting in the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. They explain that being active for the Lord does not make one a better C |
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Abram: The Friend of God by William Kelly | In this sermon, the preacher delves into the remarkable account of Abram and Melchizedek in Genesis 14, highlighting the significance of Abram's call to be a public witness for God |
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Commentary Notes - Leviticus by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the significance of the offerings in Leviticus 1:1-7:38, highlighting the different categories of offerings such as the sweet savour offerings represent |
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Hebrews 7:11-28 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the superiority of Christ's priesthood over the Levitical priesthood, emphasizing the change in priesthood and the law, as well as the eternal nature |
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Hebrews 7 Lonsdale Square by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes the radical transformation of the priesthood and the entire system of worship as revealed in Hebrews 7. He contrasts the priesthood of Melchisedec with |
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January 15. 1678. the Holy Court. by Jane Lead | Jane Lead preaches about a divine revelation she received regarding the establishment of a holy court and secret pavilion of the Most High, where the Ark of the living Testimony re |