Exodus 40:12 cpdv — And you shall bring forward Aaron and his sons to the entrance of the tabernacle of the testimony, and, having washed t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And you shall bring forward Aaron and his sons to the entrance of the tabernacle of the testimony, and, having washed them with water, "

— Exodus 40:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 40 — Context

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And, having taken up the oil of unction, you shall anoint the tabernacle along with its articles, so that they may be sanctified.

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The altar of holocaust and all its vessels,

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the washtub with its base, and all things, you shall consecrate with the oil of unction, so that they may be the Holy of holies.

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And you shall bring forward Aaron and his sons to the entrance of the tabernacle of the testimony, and, having washed them with water,

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you shall clothe them in the holy vestments, so that they may minister to me, and so that their unction may accomplish an everlasting priesthood.”

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And Moses did all that the Lord had instructed.

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Therefore, in the first month of the second year, on the first day of the month, the tabernacle was put in place.

Exodus 40:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:12 say?
Exodus 40:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And you shall bring forward Aaron and his sons to the entrance of the tabernacle of the testimony, and, having washed 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 (CPDV): “And you shall bring forward Aaron and his sons to the entrance of the tabernacle of the testimony, and, having washed 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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