Sirach 45:16
Good News Translation
The Lord chose Aaron out of the whole human race to offer sacrifices, to burn fragrant incense to remind the Lord of his people, and to take away their sins.

New Revised Standard Version
He chose him out of all the living to offer sacrifice to the Lord, incense and a pleasing odor as a memorial portion, to make atonement for the people.

Contemporary English Version
The Lord chose only him to burn sacrifices and incense with a pleasing smell, reminding the Lord of his people and asking him to forgive their sins.

New American Bible
He chose him from all the living to sacrifice burnt offerings and choice portions, To burn incense, sweet odor as a memorial, and to atone for the people of Israel.

Douay-Rheims Bible
No stranger was ever clothed with them, but only his children alone, and his grandchildren for ever.

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No stranger was ever clothed with them, but only his children alone, and his grandchildren for ever.

Sirach 45:14
And a crown of gold upon his mitre wherein was engraved Holiness, an ornament of honour: a work of power, and delightful to the eyes for its beauty.

Sirach 45:15
Before him there were none so beautiful, even from the beginning.

Sirach 45:17
His sacrifices were consumed with fire every day.

Sirach 45:18
Moses filled his hands and anointed him with holy oil.

Context
Sirach 45
15Before him there were none so beautiful, even from the beginning. 16No stranger was ever clothed with them, but only his children alone, and his grandchildren for ever. 17His sacrifices were consumed with fire every day.…
Cross References
Sirach 45:14
And a crown of gold upon his mitre wherein was engraved Holiness, an ornament of honour: a work of power, and delightful to the eyes for its beauty.

Sirach 45:15
Before him there were none so beautiful, even from the beginning.

Sirach 45:17
His sacrifices were consumed with fire every day.

Sirach 45:18
Moses filled his hands and anointed him with holy oil.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 45:15
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