Exodus 40:12 nasb — "Then you shall bring Aaron and his sons to the doorway of the tent of meeting and wash them with water.

NASB

""Then you shall bring Aaron and his sons to the doorway of the tent of meeting and wash them with water."

— Exodus 40:12, NASB

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Exodus 40 — Context

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"Then you shall take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and all that is in it, and shall consecrate it and all its furnishings; and it shall be holy.

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"You shall anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and consecrate the altar, and the altar shall be most holy.

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"You shall anoint the laver and its stand, and consecrate it.

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"Then you shall bring Aaron and his sons to the doorway of the tent of meeting and wash them with water.

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"You shall put the holy garments on Aaron and anoint him and consecrate him, that he may minister as a priest to Me.

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"You shall bring his sons and put tunics on them;

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and you shall anoint them even as you have anointed their father, that they may minister as priests to Me; and their anointing will qualify them for a perpetual priesthood throughout their generations."

Exodus 40:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:12 say?
Exodus 40:12 in the NASB reads: “"Then you shall bring Aaron and his sons to the doorway of the tent of meeting and wash 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 (NASB): “"Then you shall bring Aaron and his sons to the doorway of the tent of meeting and wash 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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