Exodus 28:40 akjv — And for Aaron’s sons you shall make coats, and you shall make for them girdles, and bonnets shall you make for them, fo…

American King James Version

"And for Aaron’s sons you shall make coats, and you shall make for them girdles, and bonnets shall you make for them, for glory and for beauty. "

— Exodus 28:40, American King James Version

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Exodus 28 — Context

37

And you shall put it on a blue lace, that it may be on the turban; on the forefront of the turban it shall be.

38

And it shall be on Aaron’s forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always on his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD. ¶

39

And you shall embroider the coat of fine linen, and you shall make the turban of fine linen, and you shall make the girdle of needlework. ¶

40

And for Aaron’s sons you shall make coats, and you shall make for them girdles, and bonnets shall you make for them, for glory and for beauty.

41

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.

42

And you shall make them linen breeches to cover their nakedness; from the loins even to the thighs they shall reach:

43

And they shall be on Aaron, and on his sons, when they come in to the tabernacle of the congregation, or when they come near to the altar to minister in the holy place; that they bear not iniquity, and die: it shall be a statute for ever to him and his seed after him.

Exodus 28:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 28:40 say?
Exodus 28:40 in the American King James Version reads: “And for Aaron’s sons you shall make coats, and you shall make for them girdles, and bonnets shall you make for them, for glory and for beauty. ”
Where is Exodus 28:40 in the Bible?
Exodus 28:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 28, verse 40.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 28:40.
What translation should I read Exodus 28:40 in?
Exodus 28:40 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 28:40?
Exodus 28:40 reads (AKJV): “And for Aaron’s sons you shall make coats, and you shall make for them girdles, and bonnets shall you make for them, for glory and for beauty. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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