King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and wash them with water.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Then bring Aharon and his sons to the entrance of the tent of meeting and wash them with water.
Berean Standard Bible:
Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water.
American Standard Version:
And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the door of the tent of meeting, and shalt wash them with water.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And thou shalt bring{H7126} Aaron{H175} and his sons{H1121} unto the door{H6607} of the tabernacle{H168} of the congregation{H4150}, and wash{H7364} them with water{H4325}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 8:1
- ¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Leviticus 8:13
- And Moses brought Aaron's sons, and put coats upon them, and girded them with girdles, and put bonnets upon them; as the LORD commanded Moses.
Leviticus 9:1
- ¶ And it came to pass on the eighth day, [that] Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel;
Leviticus 9:24
- And there came a fire out from before the LORD, and consumed upon the altar the burnt offering and the fat: [which] when all the people saw, they shouted, and fell on their faces.
Romans 8:3
- For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
Exodus 29:1
- ¶ And this [is] the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest's office: Take one young bullock, and two rams without blemish,
Exodus 29:35
- And thus shalt thou do unto Aaron, and to his sons, according to all [things] which I have commanded thee: seven days shalt thou consecrate them.
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Commentary for Exodus 40:12
1. **Themes:**
- **Purification and Preparation:** The act of washing with water symbolizes purification, a common theme in religious rituals for preparing individuals for service or entry into sacred spaces.
- **Consecration:** This verse is part of the process of consecrating Aaron and his sons as priests, emphasizing the importance of being set apart for divine service.
- **Divine Instruction:** The detailed instructions given by God to Moses underscore the theme of obedience to God's law, which is central to the covenant relationship between God and the Israelites.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **The Exodus Narrative:** Exodus 40:12 is set at the end of the book of Exodus, which recounts the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt, their journey through the wilderness, and the establishment of the covenant at Mount Sinai.
- **The Tabernacle:** The tabernacle is a portable sanctuary that God commands the Israelites to build so He may dwell among them. It serves as the center of worship and religious life for the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings.
- **Priestly Ordination:** This verse is part of the elaborate ceremony for ordaining Aaron and his sons as the first priests of Israel. The washing with water is the initial step in their seven-day ordination process (Leviticus 8).
- **Mosaic Law:** The instructions for the tabernacle and priesthood are part of the Mosaic Law, which includes regulations for worship, moral conduct, and social order, forming the legal and religious foundation for ancient Israelite society.
In summary, Exodus 40:12 reflects the themes of ritual purity, divine consecration, and adherence to God's instructions within the historical context of the Israelites' establishment of a structured religious system under the Mosaic Law as they transition from a group of freed slaves to a covenant community with God.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7126
There are 259 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָרַב
Transliteration: qârab
Pronunciation: kaw-rab'
Description: a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose; (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. - Strong's Number: H175
There are 480 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַהֲרוֹן
Transliteration: ʼAhărôwn
Pronunciation: a-har-one'
Description: of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses; Aaron. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H6607
There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֶּתַח
Transliteration: pethach
Pronunciation: peh'-thakh
Description: from פָּתַח; an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way; door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. - Strong's Number: H168
There are 369 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹהֶל
Transliteration: ʼôhel
Pronunciation: o'-hel
Description: from אָהַל; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance); covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. - Strong's Number: H4150
There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוֹעֵד
Transliteration: môwʻêd
Pronunciation: mo-ade'
Description: or מֹעֵד; or (feminine) מוֹעָדָה; (2 Chronicles 8:13), from יָעַד; properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally ayear; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite purpose); technically the congregation; by extension, the place of meeting; also a signal (as appointed beforehand); appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed). - Strong's Number: H7364
There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָחַץ
Transliteration: râchats
Pronunciation: raw-khats'
Description: a primitive root; to lave (the whole or a part of a thing); bathe (self), wash (self). - Strong's Number: H4325
There are 525 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַיִם
Transliteration: mayim
Pronunciation: mah'-yim
Description: dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense); water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen; [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)).