Exodus 29:30
New International Version
The son who succeeds him as priest and comes to the tent of meeting to minister in the Holy Place is to wear them seven days.

New Living Translation
The descendant who succeeds him as high priest will wear these clothes for seven days as he ministers in the Tabernacle and the Holy Place.

English Standard Version
The son who succeeds him as priest, who comes into the tent of meeting to minister in the Holy Place, shall wear them seven days.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
And that son that is priest in his stead shall put them on seven days, when he cometh into the tabernacle of the congregation to minister in the holy place.

New King James Version
That son who becomes priest in his place shall put them on for seven days, when he enters the tabernacle of meeting to minister in the holy place.

New American Standard Bible
For seven days the one of his sons who is priest in his place shall put them on when he enters the tent of meeting to minister in the Holy Place.

NASB 1995
“For seven days the one of his sons who is priest in his stead shall put them on when he enters the tent of meeting to minister in the holy place.

NASB 1977
“For seven days the one of his sons who is priest in his stead shall put them on when he enters the tent of meeting to minister in the holy place.

Legacy Standard Bible
For seven days the one of his sons who is priest in his stead shall put them on when he comes into the tent of meeting to minister in the holy place.

Amplified Bible
That son who is [high] priest in his place shall put them on [each day for] seven days when he comes into the Tent of Meeting to minister in the Holy Place.

Christian Standard Bible
Any priest who is one of his sons and who succeeds him and enters the tent of meeting to minister in the sanctuary must wear them for seven days.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Any priest who is one of his sons and who succeeds him and enters the tent of meeting to minister in the sanctuary must wear them for seven days.”

American Standard Version
Seven days shall the son that is priest in his stead put them on, when he cometh into the tent of meeting to minister in the holy place.

English Revised Version
Seven days shall the son that is priest in his stead put them on, when he cometh into the tent of meeting to minister in the holy place.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The son who succeeds him as priest-the one who goes into the tent of meeting to serve in the holy place-will wear them for seven days.

Good News Translation
The son of Aaron who succeeds him as priest and who goes into the Tent of my presence to serve in the Holy Place is to wear these garments for seven days.

International Standard Version
Aaron's son, who is priest in his place, is to wear them for seven days when he comes into the Tent of Meeting to minister in the Holy Place.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
The priest who succeeds him from his sons, when he first comes to the tent of meeting to minister in the Holy Place, is to wear them for seven days.

New Heart English Bible
Seven days shall the son who is priest in his place put them on, when he comes into the Tent of Meeting to minister in the holy place.

Webster's Bible Translation
And that son, that is priest in his stead, shall put them on seven days, when he cometh into the tabernacle of the congregation to minister in the holy place.

World English Bible
Seven days shall the son who is priest in his place put them on, when he comes into the Tent of Meeting to minister in the holy place.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
[for] seven days the priest in his stead (of his sons) puts them on when he goes into the Tent of Meeting to minister in the holy place.

Young's Literal Translation
seven days doth the priest in his stead (of his sons) put them on, when he goeth in unto the tent of meeting, to minister in the sanctuary.

Smith's Literal Translation
Seven days he from his sons being priest in his stead, shall put them on when he shall come into the tent of the appointment to serve in the holy place.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He of his sons that shall be appointed high priest in his stead, and that shall enter into the tabernacle of the testimony to minister in the sanctuary, shall wear it seven days.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For seven days, he who is high priest in his place and who enters the tabernacle of the testimony to minister in the Sanctuary shall use it.

New American Bible
The son who succeeds him as priest and who is to enter the tent of meeting to minister in the sanctuary shall be clothed with them for seven days.

New Revised Standard Version
The son who is priest in his place shall wear them seven days, when he comes into the tent of meeting to minister in the holy place.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And one of his sons who is to become priest in his stead shall put them on seven days, when he enters into the tabernacle of the congregation to minister in the holy place.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Seven days the Priest will wear them; after him, one of his sons, that he will enter the Time Tent to serve in Holiness.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Seven days shall the son that is priest in his stead put them on, even he who cometh into the tent of meeting to minister in the holy place.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The priest his successor from among his sons who shall go into the tabernacle of witness to minister in the holies, shall put them on seven days.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Order of the Sacrifices
29The holy garments that belong to Aaron will belong to his sons after him, so they can be anointed and ordained in them. 30The son who succeeds him as priest and enters the Tent of Meeting to minister in the Holy Place must wear them for seven days.

Cross References
Leviticus 8:33-35
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. / What has been done today has been commanded by the LORD in order to make atonement on your behalf. / You must remain at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting day and night for seven days and keep the LORD’s charge so that you will not die, for this is what I have been commanded.”

Numbers 20:28
After 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.

Leviticus 16:32
The priest who is anointed and ordained to succeed his father as high priest shall make atonement. He will put on the sacred linen garments

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.”

Hebrews 7:23-28
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. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. ...

Leviticus 21:10
The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments.

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

Hebrews 5:1-4
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...

1 Samuel 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

1 Kings 2:27
So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.

Hebrews 9:6-10
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ...

1 Chronicles 6:49
But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

2 Chronicles 26:18
They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.”

Hebrews 8:3-6
And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer. / Now if He were on earth, He would not be a priest, since there are already priests who offer gifts according to the law. / The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” ...

2 Chronicles 31:2
Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.


Treasury of Scripture

And that son that is priest in his stead shall put them on seven days, when he comes into the tabernacle of the congregation to minister in the holy place.

that son.

Numbers 20:28
And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there in the top of the mount: and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mount.

Hebrews 7:26
For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

seven days

Exodus 29:35
And thus shalt thou do unto Aaron, and to his sons, according to all things which I have commanded thee: seven days shalt thou consecrate them.

Exodus 12:15
Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread; even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall be cut off from Israel.

Genesis 8:10,12
And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark; …

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The son who succeeds him as priest
This phrase highlights the hereditary nature of the priesthood in ancient Israel, specifically within the line of Aaron. The Hebrew word for "succeeds" (יָרַשׁ, yarash) implies an inheritance or taking possession, indicating that the priesthood was a divinely ordained legacy. This succession underscores the continuity and stability of the priestly office, ensuring that the sacred duties and responsibilities were passed down through generations. Historically, this reflects the importance of lineage and family in maintaining religious and cultural traditions in ancient Israel.

and enters the Tent of Meeting
The "Tent of Meeting" (אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד, ohel mo'ed) was the sacred space where God met with Moses and the priests. It served as a precursor to the Temple in Jerusalem and was central to Israelite worship. Entering this space was a profound privilege and responsibility, signifying a direct encounter with the divine presence. Archaeologically, the Tent of Meeting represents the mobile nature of Israelite worship during their wilderness journey, emphasizing God's presence with His people wherever they traveled.

to minister in the Holy Place
The "Holy Place" (הַקֹּדֶשׁ, ha-kodesh) was the inner sanctuary of the Tent of Meeting, where only priests could enter to perform sacred rituals. The Hebrew root for "minister" (שָׁרַת, sharath) conveys the idea of serving or attending, highlighting the priest's role as a servant of God and mediator for the people. This service was not merely a duty but a sacred calling, reflecting the priest's dedication to maintaining the holiness and purity required in God's presence.

must wear them for seven days
The garments referred to here are the sacred vestments of the high priest, which were to be worn for seven days during the consecration period. The number seven in Hebrew culture symbolizes completeness and perfection, often associated with divine order and creation. Wearing these garments for seven days signifies the priest's full consecration and readiness to serve. This practice underscores the importance of preparation and sanctification in approaching God, reminding believers of the need for spiritual readiness in their own lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The son
מִבָּנָ֑יו (mib·bā·nāw)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

who
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

succeeds him
תַּחְתָּ֖יו (taḥ·tāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

as priest
הַכֹּהֵ֛ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

and enters
יָבֹ֛א (yā·ḇō)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

the Tent
אֹ֥הֶל (’ō·hel)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 168: A tent

of Meeting
מוֹעֵ֖ד (mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting

to minister
לְשָׁרֵ֥ת (lə·šā·rêṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8334: To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to

in the Holy [Place]
בַּקֹּֽדֶשׁ׃ (baq·qō·ḏeš)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

must wear
יִלְבָּשָׁ֧ם (yil·bā·šām)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe

them for seven
שִׁבְעַ֣ת (šiḇ·‘aṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number

days.
יָמִ֗ים (yā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day


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