Exodus 28:41
New International Version
After you put these clothes on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint and ordain them. Consecrate them so they may serve me as priests.

New Living Translation
Clothe your brother, Aaron, and his sons with these garments, and then anoint and ordain them. Consecrate them so they can serve as my priests.

English Standard Version
And you shall put them on Aaron your brother, and on his sons with him, and shall anoint them and ordain them and consecrate them, that they may serve me as priests.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

Berean Literal Bible
And you shall put them on Aaron your brother and on his sons with him, and you shall anoint them and you shall fill their hand and you shall sanctify them, and they shall minister as priests to Me.

King James Bible
And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office.

New King James Version
So you shall put them on Aaron your brother and on his sons with him. You shall anoint them, consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister to Me as priests.

New American Standard Bible
Then you shall put them on Aaron your brother and on his sons with him; and you shall anoint them and ordain them and consecrate them, so that they may serve Me as priests.

NASB 1995
“You shall put them on Aaron your brother and on his sons with him; and you shall anoint them and ordain them and consecrate them, that they may serve Me as priests.

NASB 1977
“And you shall put them on Aaron your brother and on his sons with him; and you shall anoint them and ordain them and consecrate them, that they may serve Me as priests.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall put them on Aaron your brother and on his sons with him; and you shall anoint them and ordain them and set them apart as holy, that they may minister to Me as priests.

Amplified Bible
You shall put the various articles of clothing on Aaron your brother and on his sons with him, and shall anoint them and ordain and sanctify them, so that they may serve Me as priests.

Berean Annotated Bible
After you put these garments on your brother Aaron (light bringer) and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests.

Christian Standard Bible
Put these on your brother Aaron and his sons; then anoint, ordain, and consecrate them, so that they may serve me as priests.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Put these on your brother Aaron and his sons; then anoint, ordain, and consecrate them, so that they may serve Me as priests.

American Standard Version
And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and upon his sons with him, and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office.

Contemporary English Version
Then dress Aaron and his sons in these clothes, pour olive oil on their heads, and ordain them as my priests.

English Revised Version
And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and upon his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Put these clothes on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and set them apart to serve me as priests.

Good News Translation
Put these clothes on your brother Aaron and his sons. Then ordain them and dedicate them by anointing them with olive oil, so that they may serve me as priests.

International Standard Version
You are to put them on Aaron your brother, and on his sons with him, and you are to anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them to serve as my priests.

NET Bible
"You are to clothe them--your brother Aaron and his sons with him--and anoint them and ordain them and set them apart as holy, so that they may minister as my priests.

New Heart English Bible
You shall put them on Aaron your brother, and on his sons with him, and shall anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister to me in the priest's office.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and on his sons with him: and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister to me in the priest's office.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
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.

World English Bible
You shall put them on Aaron your brother, and on his sons with him, and shall anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister to me in the priest’s office.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and you have clothed your brother Aaron with them, and his sons with him, and have anointed them, and have consecrated their hand, and have sanctified them, and they have been priests to Me.

Berean Literal Bible
And you shall put them on Aaron your brother and on his sons with him, and you shall anoint them and you shall fill their hand and you shall sanctify them, and they shall minister as priests to Me.

Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast clothed Aaron thy brother with them, and his sons with him, and hast anointed them, and hast consecrated their hand, and hast sanctified them, and they have been priests to Me.

Smith's Literal Translation
And put them upon Aaron thy brother, and upon his sons with him: and anoint them, and fill their hand And consecrate them, and they shall be priests to me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And with all these things thou shalt vest Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him. And thou shalt consecrate the hands of them all, and shalt sanctify them, that they may do the office of priesthood unto me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And with all these you shall vest your brother Aaron, and his sons with him. And you shall consecrate all their hands, and you shall sanctify them, so that they may exercise the priesthood for me.

New American Bible
With these you shall clothe your brother Aaron and his sons. Anoint and install them, consecrating them as my priests.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall put them on your brother Aaron, and on his sons with him, and shall anoint them and ordain them and consecrate them, so that they may serve me as priests.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall put them upon Aaron your brother, and upon his sons with him; and shall anoint them and consecrate them and sanctify them, that they may minister to me in the priest's office.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you shall clothe them, Ahron your brother and his children with him, and anoint them and perfect their hands, and hallow them, and they shall serve as Priests to me.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and upon his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto Me in the priest's office.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt put them on Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, and thou shalt anoint them and fill their hands: and thou shalt sanctify them, that they may minister to me in the priest's office.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Additional Priestly Garments
40Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor. 41After 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. 42Make linen undergarments to cover their bare flesh, extending from waist to thigh.…

Cross References
After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons,

Exodus 40:14-15
Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. / Anoint 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.”

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.

Exodus 29:5-7
Take the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastplate. Fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband. / Put the turban on his head and attach the holy diadem to the turban. / Then take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head.
anoint them,

Exodus 30:30
Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests.

Leviticus 8:12
He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.

Exodus 40:13
And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest.
ordain them,

Exodus 29:9
Wrap 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.

Numbers 3:3
These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.

Leviticus 8:33
You must not go outside the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for seven days, until the days of your ordination are complete; for it will take seven days to ordain you.
and consecrate them

Exodus 29:1
“Now this is what you are to do to consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests: Take a young bull and two rams without blemish,

Exodus 29:21
And take some of the blood on the altar and some of the anointing oil and sprinkle it on Aaron and his garments, as well as on his sons and their garments. Then he and his garments will be consecrated, as well as his sons and their garments.

Exodus 29:35
This is what you are to do for Aaron and his sons based on all that I have commanded you, taking seven days to ordain them.
so that they may serve Me as priests.

Exodus 29:44
So I will consecrate the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and I will consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests.

Numbers 18:7
But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.”

Deuteronomy 10:8
At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.
Leviticus 8:30
Next, Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments, and on his sons and their garments. So he consecrated Aaron and his garments, as well as Aaron’s sons and their garments.


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall put them on Aaron your brother, and his sons with him; and shall anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister to me in the priest's office.

anoint them

Exodus 29:7
Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour it upon his head, and anoint him.

Exodus 30:23-30
Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels, …

Exodus 40:15
And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.

and consecrate them.

Exodus 29:9,24,35
And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and put the bonnets on them: and the priest's office shall be theirs for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons…

Leviticus 8:1
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Numbers 3:3
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests which were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest's office.

minister

Exodus 28:1,4
And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons…

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Exodus 28
1. Aaron and his sons are set apart for the priest's office
2. Holy garments are appointed
6. The ephod and girdle
15. The breast-plate with twelve precious stones
30. The Urim and Thummim
31. The robe of the ephod, with pomegranates and bells
36. The plate of the mitre
39. The embroidered coat
40. The garments for Aaron's sons












After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons
The garments refer to the priestly attire described earlier in Exodus 28, designed for glory and beauty. These garments symbolize the holiness and set-apart nature of the priesthood. Aaron and his sons are chosen from the tribe of Levi, highlighting the Levitical priesthood's role in Israel's worship. The act of putting on these garments signifies a transition from ordinary life to a sacred duty, emphasizing the importance of external symbols in representing internal spiritual truths.

anoint them
Anointing with oil is a significant ritual in the Old Testament, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's presence and empowerment. It sets individuals apart for God's service, as seen in the anointing of kings and prophets. The oil used is a special blend, as described in Exodus 30:22-25, indicating the sacredness of the act. This anointing foreshadows the anointing of Jesus Christ, the ultimate High Priest, who was anointed by the Holy Spirit at His baptism (Matthew 3:16).

ordain them
Ordination involves a formal ceremony of commissioning for service. In the context of the priesthood, it includes the laying on of hands, sacrifices, and offerings, as detailed in Leviticus 8. This process underscores the seriousness of the priestly office and the need for divine approval and empowerment. The ordination of Aaron and his sons establishes a hereditary priesthood, pointing to the eternal priesthood of Christ, who is ordained by God Himself (Hebrews 5:5-6).

and consecrate them
Consecration means to make holy or set apart for a sacred purpose. This involves rituals of purification and dedication, ensuring that the priests are ceremonially clean and spiritually prepared to serve. The consecration process includes washing, clothing, anointing, and sacrifices, as outlined in Exodus 29. This act of consecration is a type of the sanctification believers undergo through Christ, who consecrates us by His blood (Hebrews 10:10).

so that they may serve Me as priests
The primary role of the priests is to serve God by mediating between Him and the people. This service includes offering sacrifices, maintaining the tabernacle, and teaching the law. The priesthood is a vital component of Israel's covenant relationship with God, ensuring that worship is conducted according to His commands. This priestly service prefigures the ministry of Jesus, our High Priest, who serves as the mediator of a new covenant (Hebrews 8:6).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Aaron
The brother of Moses, chosen by God to be the first high priest of Israel. His role was to mediate between God and the Israelites.

2. Aaron's Sons
They were appointed to serve as priests alongside Aaron, continuing the priestly lineage.

3. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, tasked with consecrating Aaron and his sons for their priestly duties.

4. Priestly Garments
Special clothing designed by God for the priests, symbolizing their holy service and separation for God's work.

5. Consecration Ceremony
A sacred ritual involving anointing and ordination, setting Aaron and his sons apart for their divine service.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Anointing
Anointing signifies being set apart for God's purpose. In our lives, we should seek God's anointing for the tasks He calls us to.

The Role of Obedience
Just as Moses followed God's instructions for consecrating the priests, we must obey God's Word in our daily lives to fulfill our calling.

The Significance of Consecration
Consecration involves dedicating oneself wholly to God. We are called to live lives that are holy and pleasing to Him.

Priestly Garments as Symbols
The garments symbolize purity and righteousness. As believers, we are clothed in Christ's righteousness, which enables us to serve God effectively.

Continuity of Priesthood
The priesthood of Aaron points to the eternal priesthood of Christ. As Christians, we are part of this royal priesthood, called to intercede and serve.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 28:41?

2. How does Exodus 28:41 emphasize the importance of consecration for spiritual leadership?

3. What does "anoint, ordain, and consecrate" reveal about God's expectations for His priests?

4. How does Exodus 28:41 connect to New Testament teachings on spiritual authority?

5. In what ways can we apply the concept of consecration in our daily lives?

6. How does the priestly consecration in Exodus 28:41 foreshadow Christ's role as High Priest?

7. What is the significance of anointing in Exodus 28:41 for priestly consecration?

8. How does Exodus 28:41 relate to the concept of holiness in the Bible?

9. Why were Aaron and his sons chosen for priesthood in Exodus 28:41?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 28?

11. What is the meaning of being anointed?

12. What does the Bible teach about consecration?

13. What does ordination mean?

14. Who were the chief priests in the Bible?
What Does Exodus 28:41 Mean
After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons

• God specifies that Aaron and his sons must first be clothed in the priestly garments He just described (Exodus 28:1-40).

• The garments symbolize righteousness granted by God, not earned (Isaiah 61:10; Revelation 19:8).

• Putting them on “after” making them highlights deliberate preparation—nothing about ministry is haphazard (Exodus 40:12-13).

• By dressing the priests, Moses acts as God’s representative; ministry begins with obedience to God’s detailed commands (1 Samuel 15:22).


Anoint them

• After clothing comes anointing with sacred oil (Exodus 29:7; Leviticus 8:12).

• Oil represents the Holy Spirit’s empowering presence (1 Samuel 16:13; Acts 10:38).

• The act affirms that service is impossible without God’s Spirit guiding and energizing the priest (Zechariah 4:6).

• Anointing also sets the priests apart publicly, making their calling visible to all Israel (Psalm 133:2).


Ordain them

• “Ordain” speaks of filling their hands with the sacrificial portions (Exodus 29:24; Leviticus 8:27)—a vivid picture of receiving the work God assigns.

• Their authority to minister comes by divine appointment, not self-promotion (Numbers 16:5, 10).

• This step underlines accountability; ordained priests answer directly to the Lord for faithful execution of His commands (Hebrews 5:4).


Consecrate them

• Consecration involves a seven-day ceremony (Exodus 29:35-37) marking them as holy—belonging exclusively to God.

• Blood applied to ear, thumb, and toe (Leviticus 8:23-24) signifies that hearing, serving, and walk must all be holy.

• The process reminds believers that proximity to God requires purity (Psalm 24:3-4; 1 Peter 1:15-16).

• Separation from ordinary use underscores that all aspects of life are to be dedicated to God’s glory (Romans 12:1).


so that they may serve Me as priests

• The goal is clear: effective service to God on behalf of the people (Hebrews 8:3).

• Priestly ministry blends representation (interceding for Israel) and mediation (offering sacrifices) as foreshadowing of Christ, our ultimate High Priest (Hebrews 9:11-12).

• Service is conditional; only those prepared according to God’s pattern may approach Him (Leviticus 10:1-3).

• Today, believers are called “a royal priesthood,” equipped by Christ’s righteousness, the Spirit’s anointing, and consecration through His blood (1 Peter 2:5, 9; Revelation 1:5-6).


summary

Exodus 28:41 lays out a precise, four-step process—clothing, anointing, ordaining, and consecrating—so Aaron and his sons can rightly serve as priests. The verse emphasizes that God alone defines the terms of worship and equips His servants. Each action points to spiritual realities fulfilled perfectly in Jesus Christ and now applied to every believer called to minister in holiness before the Lord.

(41) Thou shalt put them upon Aaron . . . and his sons.--Moses was by these words commanded to take the part in the consecration of Aaron and his sons which he is related to have taken in Leviticus 8:6-30.

And shalt anoint them.--See the comment on Exodus 29:7-9.

Verse 41. - Thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, etc. These words serve to connect the present chapter with the following one. They contain the first intimation that Moses is not only to cause the holy garments to be made, but to invest the priests in them, and further to consecrate both Aaron and his sons by anointing. On this point, see the comment on Exodus 29:7-9.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
After you put
וְהִלְבַּשְׁתָּ֤ (wə·hil·baš·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe

[these garments]
אֹתָם֙ (’ō·ṯām)
Direct object marker | third person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

on your brother
אָחִ֔יךָ (’ā·ḥî·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )

Aaron
אַהֲרֹ֣ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

and his sons,
בָּנָ֖יו (bā·nāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

anoint
וּמָשַׁחְתָּ֨ (ū·mā·šaḥ·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 4886: To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint

them,
אֹתָ֜ם (’ō·ṯām)
Direct object marker | third person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

ordain
וּמִלֵּאתָ֧ (ū·mil·lê·ṯā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

them,
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

and consecrate
וְקִדַּשְׁתָּ֥ (wə·qid·daš·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated

them
אֹתָ֖ם (’ō·ṯām)
Direct object marker | third person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

so that they may serve Me as priests.
וְכִהֲנ֥וּ (wə·ḵi·hă·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3547: To officiate as a, priest, to put on regalia


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