Exodus 40:12 web — "You shall bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the Tent of Meeting, and shall wash them with water.

World English Bible

""You shall bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the Tent of Meeting, and shall wash them with water."

— Exodus 40:12, World English Bible

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Exodus 40 — Context

9

"You shall take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle, and all that is in it, and shall make it holy, and all its furniture: and it will be holy.

10

You shall anoint the altar of burnt offering, with all its vessels, and sanctify the altar: and the altar will be most holy.

11

You shall anoint the basin and its base, and sanctify it.

12

"You shall bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the Tent of Meeting, and shall wash them with water.

13

You shall put on Aaron the holy garments; and you shall anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister to me in the priest's office.

14

You shall bring his sons, and put coats on them.

15

You shall anoint them, as you anointed their father, that they may minister to me in the priest's office. Their anointing shall be to them for an everlasting 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 World English Bible reads: “"You shall bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the Tent of Meeting, and shall 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 (WEB): “"You shall bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the Tent of Meeting, and shall 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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