Exodus 40:13 net — Then you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments and anoint him and sanctify him so that he may minister as my pries…

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"Then you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments and anoint him and sanctify him so that he may minister as my priest."

— Exodus 40:13, NET Bible

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Exodus 40 — Context

10

Then you are to anoint the altar for the burnt offering with all its utensils; you are to sanctify the altar, and it will be the most holy altar.

11

You must also anoint the large basin and its pedestal, and you are to sanctify it.

12

“You are to bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance of the tent of meeting and wash them with water.

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Then you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments and anoint him and sanctify him so that he may minister as my priest.

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You are to bring his sons and clothe them with tunics

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and anoint them just as you anointed their father, so that they may minister as my priests; their anointing will make them a priesthood that will continue throughout their generations.”

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This is what Moses did, according to all the LORD had commanded him– so he did.

Exodus 40:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:13 say?
Exodus 40:13 in the NET Bible reads: “Then you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments and anoint him and sanctify him so that he may minister as my priest.”
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 (NET): “Then you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments and anoint him and sanctify him so that he may minister as my priest.” 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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