Exodus 40:12 bbe — Then let Aaron and his sons come to the door of the Tent of meeting; and after washing them with water,

Bible in Basic English

"Then let Aaron and his sons come to the door of the Tent of meeting; and after washing them with water,"

— Exodus 40:12, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 40 — Context

And take the holy oil and put it on the House and everything in it, and make it and everything in it holy:

And put oil on the altar of burned offering, and make it and all its vessels holy; this altar is to be most holy.

And put oil on the washing-vessel and its base, and make them holy.

Then let Aaron and his sons come to the door of the Tent of meeting; and after washing them with water,

You are to put on Aaron the holy robes; and you are to put oil on him, and make him holy, so that he may be my priest.

And take his sons with him and put coats on them;

And put oil on them as you did on their father, so that they may be my priests: the putting on of oil will make them priests for ever, from generation to generation.

Exodus 40:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:12 say?

Exodus 40:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then let Aaron and his sons come to the door of the Tent of meeting; and after washing them with water,”

Where is Exodus 40:12 in the Bible?

Exodus 40:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 12.

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 40:12.

What translation should I read Exodus 40:12 in?

Exodus 40:12 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 40:12?

Exodus 40:12 reads (BBE): “Then let Aaron and his sons come to the door of the Tent of meeting; and after washing them with water,” 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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