Exodus 40:13 asv — And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments; and thou shalt anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister unto…

American Standard Version

"And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments; and thou shalt anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office. "

— Exodus 40:13, American Standard Version

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Exodus 40 — Context

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And thou shalt anoint the altar of burnt-offering, and all its vessels, and sanctify the altar: and the altar shall be most holy.

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And thou shalt anoint the laver and its base, and sanctify it.

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And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the door of the tent of meeting, and shalt wash them with water.

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And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments; and thou shalt anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office.

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And thou shalt bring his sons, and put coats upon them;

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and thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office: and their anointing shall be to them for an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.

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Thus did Moses: according to all that Jehovah commanded him, so did he.

Exodus 40:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:13 say?
Exodus 40:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments; and thou shalt anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office. ”
Where is Exodus 40:13 in the Bible?
Exodus 40:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 13.
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 40:13.
What translation should I read Exodus 40:13 in?
Exodus 40:13 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 40:13?
Exodus 40:13 reads (ASV): “And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments; and thou shalt anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office. ” 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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