Leviticus 8:9 web — He set the turban on his head; and on the turban, in front, he set the golden plate, the holy crown; as Yahweh commande…

World English Bible

"He set the turban on his head; and on the turban, in front, he set the golden plate, the holy crown; as Yahweh commanded Moses."

— Leviticus 8:9, World English Bible

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Leviticus 8 — Context

6

Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.

7

He put the coat on him, tied the sash on him, clothed him with the robe, put the ephod on him, and he tied the skillfully woven band of the ephod on him, and fastened it to him with it.

8

He placed the breastplate on him; and in the breastplate he put the Urim and the Thummim.

9

He set the turban on his head; and on the turban, in front, he set the golden plate, the holy crown; as Yahweh commanded Moses.

10

Moses took the anointing oil, and anointed the tabernacle and all that was in it, and sanctified them.

11

He sprinkled it on the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all its vessels, and the basin and its base, to sanctify them.

12

He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.

Leviticus 8:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 8:9 say?
Leviticus 8:9 in the World English Bible reads: “He set the turban on his head; and on the turban, in front, he set the golden plate, the holy crown; as Yahweh commanded Moses.”
Where is Leviticus 8:9 in the Bible?
Leviticus 8:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 8, verse 9.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 8:9.
What translation should I read Leviticus 8:9 in?
Leviticus 8:9 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 Leviticus 8:9?
Leviticus 8:9 reads (WEB): “He set the turban on his head; and on the turban, in front, he set the golden plate, the holy crown; as Yahweh commanded Moses.” 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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