Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Take the garments and dress Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself and the breastpiece. Fasten the ephod on him by its skillfully woven waistband. New Living Translation Dress Aaron in his priestly garments—the tunic, the robe worn with the ephod, the ephod itself, and the chestpiece. Then wrap the decorative sash of the ephod around him. English Standard Version Then you shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the coat and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastpiece, and gird him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And you shall take the garments, and you shall clothe Aaron—the tunic, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate—and you shall gird him with the skillfully woven waistband of the ephod. King James Bible And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the coat, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the curious girdle of the ephod: New King James Version Then you shall take the garments, put the tunic on Aaron, and the robe of the ephod, the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the intricately woven band of the ephod. New American Standard Bible And you shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the tunic and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod and the breastpiece, and wrap his waist with the skillfully woven band of the ephod; NASB 1995 “You shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the tunic and the robe of the ephod and the ephod and the breastpiece, and gird him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod; NASB 1977 “And you shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the tunic and the robe of the ephod and the ephod and the breastpiece, and gird him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod; Legacy Standard Bible And you shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the tunic and the robe of the ephod and the ephod and the breastpiece, and gird him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod; Amplified Bible Then you shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the tunic and the robe of the ephod and the ephod and the breastpiece, and wrap him with the skillfully woven sash of the ephod; Berean Annotated Bible Take the garments and clothe Aaron (light bringer) with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastplate. Fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband. Christian Standard Bible Then take the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe for the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastpiece; fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then take the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe for the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastpiece; fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband. American Standard Version And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the coat, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the skilfully woven band of the ephod; Contemporary English Version Dress Aaron in the priestly shirt, the robe that goes under the sacred vest, the vest itself, the breastpiece, and the sash. English Revised Version And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the coat, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the cunningly woven band of the ephod: GOD'S WORD® Translation Take the clothes, and put them on Aaron-the linen robe, the ephod and the robe that is worn with it, and the breastplate. Use the belt to tie it on him tightly. Good News Translation Then dress Aaron in the priestly garments--the shirt, the robe that goes under the ephod, the ephod, the breastpiece, and the belt. International Standard Version Take the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod, and the breast piece, and then gird him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod. NET Bible and take the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod, and the breastpiece; you are to fasten the ephod on him by using the skillfully woven waistband. New Heart English Bible You shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the coat, the robe of the ephod, the ephod, and the breastplate, and dress him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod; Webster's Bible Translation And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron, the coat, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breast-plate, and gird him with the curious girdle of the ephod: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTake 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. World English Bible You shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod, and the breastplate, and clothe him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you have taken the garments, and have clothed Aaron with the coat, and the upper robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and have girded him with the girdle of the ephod, Berean Literal Bible And you shall take the garments, and you shall clothe Aaron—the tunic, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate—and you shall gird him with the skillfully woven waistband of the ephod. Young's Literal Translation and thou hast taken the garments, and hast clothed Aaron with the coat, and the upper robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and hast girded him with the girdle of the ephod, Smith's Literal Translation And take the garments, and put upon Aaron the tunic and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breast-plate, and gird on him with the girdle of the ephod. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou shalt clothe Aaron with his vestments, that is, with the linen garment and the tunick, and the ephod and the rational, which thou shalt gird with the girdle. Catholic Public Domain Version you shall clothe Aaron in his vestments, that is, with the linen, and the tunic, and the ephod, and the breastplate, which you shall draw together with the wide belt. New American Bible Take the vestments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastpiece, fastening the embroidered belt of the ephod around him. New Revised Standard Version Then you shall take the vestments, and put on Aaron the tunic and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastpiece, and gird him with the decorated band of the ephod; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall take the vestments and put upon Aaron the coat and the robe of the mitre, the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the embroidered girdle of the ephod; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And take the garments and clothe Ahron with the coat and the apron of the ephod, and turban, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and bestow him with the girdle of the ephod: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the tunic, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the skilfully woven band of the ephod. Brenton Septuagint Translation And having taken the garments, thou shalt put on Aaron thy brother both the full-length robe and the ephod and the oracle; and thou shalt join for him the oracle to the ephod. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Consecration of the Priests…4Then present Aaron and his sons at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. 5Take 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. 6Put the turban on his head and attach the holy diadem to the turban.… Cross References Take the garments Exodus 28:2 Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. Exodus 28:4 These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests. Exodus 39:1 From the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn they made specially woven garments for ministry in the sanctuary, as well as the holy garments for Aaron, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. and clothe Aaron 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. 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. Leviticus 8:7 He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. with the tunic, Exodus 28:39 You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash. Exodus 39:27 For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver, Leviticus 16:4 He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them. the robe of the ephod, Exodus 28:31-35 You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, / with an opening at its top in the center. Around the opening shall be a woven collar with an opening like that of a garment, so that it will not tear. / Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them, … Exodus 39:22-26 They made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, the work of a weaver, / with an opening in the center of the robe like that of a garment, with a collar around the opening so that it would not tear. / They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe. … the ephod itself, Exodus 28:6-14 They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. / It shall have two shoulder pieces attached at two of its corners, so it can be fastened. / And the skillfully woven waistband of the ephod must be of one piece, of the same workmanship—with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen. … Exodus 39:2-7 Bezalel made the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. / They hammered out thin sheets of gold and cut threads from them to interweave with the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen—the work of a skilled craftsman. / They made shoulder pieces for the ephod, which were attached at two of its corners, so it could be fastened. … 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. and the breastplate. Exodus 28:15-30 You are also to make a breastpiece of judgment with the same workmanship as the ephod. Construct it with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen. / It must be square when folded over double, a span long and a span wide. / And mount on it a setting of gemstones, four rows of stones: In the first row there shall be a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; … Exodus 39:8-21 He made the breastpiece with the same workmanship as the ephod, with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen. / It was square when folded over double, a span long and a span wide. / And they mounted on it four rows of gemstones: The first row had a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; … Treasury of Scripture And you shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the coat, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the curious girdle of the ephod: garments Exodus 28:2-8 And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty… Leviticus 8:7,8 And he put upon him the coat, and girded him with the girdle, and clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod upon him, and he girded him with the curious girdle of the ephod, and bound it unto him therewith… curious. Exodus 28:8 And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it, shall be of the same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen. Jump to Previous Aaron Bag Band Breastpiece Breastplate Breast-Plate Cloak Clothe Clothed Coat Curious Dress Ephod Fasten Garments Gird Girded Girdle Itself Needlework Priest's Robe Robes Skilfully Skillfully Tunic Upper Vest Waistband WovenJump to Next Aaron Bag Band Breastpiece Breastplate Breast-Plate Cloak Clothe Clothed Coat Curious Dress Ephod Fasten Garments Gird Girded Girdle Itself Needlework Priest's Robe Robes Skilfully Skillfully Tunic Upper Vest Waistband WovenExodus 29 1. The sacrifice and ceremonies of consecrating the priests and the altar38. The continual burnt offerings 45. God's promise to dwell among the children of Israel Take the garments The garments refer to the sacred vestments designed for the high priest, as detailed in Exodus 28. These garments symbolize holiness and the set-apart nature of the priesthood. They are a physical representation of the spiritual purity required to serve before God. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. AaronThe brother of Moses, chosen by God to be the first high priest of Israel. His role was to mediate between God and the Israelites, performing sacrifices and rituals as prescribed by the Law. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and to receive the Law on Mount Sinai. Moses is responsible for consecrating Aaron and his sons as priests. 3. The Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence of God among the Israelites. It was the center of worship and sacrificial offerings. 4. Priestly Garments Special clothing designed by God for the priests, particularly the high priest, to wear during their service. These garments symbolized holiness and the unique role of the priesthood. 5. Consecration Ceremony A sacred event where Aaron and his sons were set apart for their priestly duties. This involved washing, dressing in holy garments, anointing, and offering sacrifices. Teaching Points The Importance of HolinessThe detailed instructions for Aaron's garments highlight the holiness required to approach God. As believers, we are called to live holy lives, set apart for God's purposes. Symbolism of the Garments Each piece of Aaron's attire had symbolic meaning, representing aspects of his mediatory role. This reminds us of the importance of being clothed in Christ's righteousness. Role of Leadership Aaron's consecration underscores the responsibility of spiritual leaders to be examples of holiness and dedication to God. Preparation for Service Just as Aaron was prepared for his priestly duties, we must prepare ourselves spiritually for the work God has called us to do. Christ as Our High Priest The high priestly role of Aaron points forward to Jesus, our ultimate High Priest, who intercedes for us and provides access to God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 29:5?2. How does Exodus 29:5 illustrate the importance of priestly garments for holiness? 3. What role does the ephod play in the consecration process in Exodus 29:5? 4. How does Exodus 29:5 connect to the New Testament concept of spiritual garments? 5. In what ways can believers today "put on" righteousness as described in Exodus 29:5? 6. How does the consecration process in Exodus 29:5 reflect God's order and purpose? 7. What is the significance of the priestly garments in Exodus 29:5? 8. How does Exodus 29:5 relate to the concept of holiness? 9. Why are specific garments required for Aaron in Exodus 29:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 29? 11. What was the Levitical Priesthood? 12. Is there any historical record or physical evidence (Exodus 29:1-9) that the elaborate priestly garments and ordination ceremonies described actually took place as written? 13. In Leviticus 8:1-13, how historically or archaeologically credible is the elaborate priestly ordination ceremony described? 14. How did early Israelites fulfill the centralized requirement of bringing firstfruits (Deuteronomy 26) before a formal temple or priesthood was consistently established? What Does Exodus 29:5 Mean Take the garmentsGod begins with a straightforward command, underscoring that every piece of priestly attire originates from Him. Exodus 28:2 reminds us, “Make holy garments for your brother Aaron to give him honor and splendor”. Nothing is improvised; the Lord specifies, supplies, and sanctifies. In the same way, 2 Timothy 3:16 affirms that every word of Scripture is “God-breathed,” showing that divine instruction always precedes holy service. and clothe Aaron Aaron does not dress himself; Moses clothes him. This pictures how no one appoints himself to God’s service (Hebrews 5:4). Leviticus 8:7–9 records the literal fulfillment, stressing that ordination is an act of grace received, not a status achieved. with the tunic The white tunic sat closest to the skin, symbolizing purity. Exodus 28:39 tells us it was woven of fine linen, echoing Revelation 19:8 where “the fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints”. God clothes His priest with inward holiness before outward splendor. the robe of the ephod This blue robe (Exodus 28:31-35) was trimmed with pomegranates and golden bells. The color points heavenward, hinting at the intercessory ministry Aaron would perform (Hebrews 7:25). The bells ensured he was heard while moving before the Lord, reminding us that Christ, our High Priest, ever “lives to intercede for us”. the ephod itself The richly embroidered ephod bore onyx stones engraved with the names of Israel’s twelve tribes (Exodus 28:6-12). Every time Aaron entered the sanctuary, he literally carried the nation on his shoulders—an emblem of substitute representation fulfilled perfectly in Jesus, who carries His people (Isaiah 46:4; Hebrews 4:14-16). and the breastplate Fastened over the heart, the breastplate of judgment held twelve gemstones and contained the Urim and Thummim for seeking God’s decisions (Exodus 28:15-30). Isaiah 49:16 says, “Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands”. The picture is unmistakable: God’s people are precious and ever before Him. Fasten the ephod on him The ephod was secured so it could not slip (Exodus 29:5; 39:21). Stability in ministry matters. Paul exhorts believers to “stand firm” with truth fastened around them (Ephesians 6:14). What God establishes, He also anchors. with its woven waistband The ornate waistband (Exodus 28:8) tied everything together, hinting at unity and wholeness. Colossians 3:14 calls love “the bond of perfect unity”. Just as the sash bound the garments, love binds believers into one functioning priesthood (1 Peter 2:9). summary Exodus 29:5 details a step-by-step clothing ritual that was entirely God-designed, God-provided, and God-directed. Each garment layers symbolism of purity, intercession, representation, security, and unity, all pointing to the flawless ministry of Jesus Christ and the calling of His people to serve in holiness today. (5) Thou shalt take the garments--i.e., those described in the preceding chapter.The coat--i.e., the linen tunic (Exodus 28:39). As the inner garment, this had to be put on first. Comp. Leviticus 8:7-9, where the investiture is more fully described, and is seen to have comprised nine acts:--(1) The putting on of the tunic; (2) The girding of the tunic with the under-girdle; (3) The putting on of the robe of the ephod; (4) The putting on of the ephod; (5) Girding with the curious girdle of the ephod; (6) The putting on of the breastplate; (7) The putting of the Urim and Thummim into the bag of the breastplate; (8) The putting on of the mitre; and (9) The attachment of the golden plate to the front of the mitre. These minute directions may well be regarded as justifying those given in our own Ordinal with respect to the vesting of bishops at the time of their consecration. Verses 5, 6. - The Investiture of Aaron. Verse 5. - Thou shalt take the garments. The directions, as here given, are incomplete, and not quite in the right order. In the LXX. they are still more incomplete. For the full process of investiture, we mast look to Leviticus 8:7-9. There we find that the process included nine acts. -1. The putting on of the linen tunic. 2. The girding with the under-girdle. 3. The putting on of the robe of the ephod. . . . Hebrew Takeוְלָקַחְתָּ֣ (wə·lā·qaḥ·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take the garments הַבְּגָדִ֗ים (hab·bə·ḡā·ḏîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage and clothe 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 Aaron אַהֲרֹן֙ (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses with the tunic, הַכֻּתֹּ֔נֶת (hak·kut·tō·neṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3801: A shirt the robe מְעִ֣יל (mə·‘îl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4598: A robe of the ephod, הָאֵפֹ֔ד (hā·’ê·p̄ōḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 646: A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image the ephod itself, הָאֵפֹ֖ד (hā·’ê·p̄ōḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 646: A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image and the breastplate. הַחֹ֑שֶׁן (ha·ḥō·šen) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2833: A pocket, rich, the gorget of the highpriest Fasten וְאָפַדְתָּ֣ (wə·’ā·p̄aḏ·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 640: To gird on the ephod the ephod הָאֵפֹֽד׃ (hā·’ê·p̄ōḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 646: A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image on him ל֔וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew with its woven waistband. בְּחֵ֖שֶׁב (bə·ḥê·šeḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2805: Ingenious work Links Exodus 29:5 NIVExodus 29:5 NLT Exodus 29:5 ESV Exodus 29:5 NASB Exodus 29:5 KJV Exodus 29:5 BibleApps.com Exodus 29:5 Biblia Paralela Exodus 29:5 Chinese Bible Exodus 29:5 French Bible Exodus 29:5 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 29:5 You shall take the garments and put (Exo. 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