Exodus 28:1

Translations

Modern

“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.

Traditional

And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s sons.

Literal

“ And you, bring near to you Aaron your brother and his sons with him from the midst of the sons of Israel, that he may minister as priest to Me—Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron.

Latin

Applica quoque ad te Aaron fratrem tuum cum filiis suis de medio filiorum Israël, ut sacerdotio fungantur mihi: Aaron, Nadab, et Abiu, Eleazar, et Ithamar.

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English

“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.

Notes

Exodus 28:1–2

The garments described in this chapter are primarily those for Aaron, the first high priest. The clothing for Aaron’s sons, who functioned as his assistants, is described in 28:40–43.

Exodus 28:1–43

These holy garments for Aaron were to distinguish him as a priest set apart (Hebrew qadash, “consecrated”) for the Lord's service (28:2, 3). The beauty of these garments matched the beauty of the Tent of Meeting, which was God's portable earthly palace (or tabernacle).

One day, Jesus Christ, the true High Priest, would enter the Most Holy Place once for all. Then the difference between priests and people would disappear (Hebrews 10:11–22). Until then, human mediators represented how Christ would fulfill the types of wonderful things God accomplishes for his people.

Exodus 27:20–30:38

After explaining how to build the Tent of Meeting, Moses gave instructions for those serving in it and the items used. Included are:

the priests' duties (27:20–21; 29:38–46),
the priests' clothing (chapter 28),
the ceremonies to set the priests apart for service (29:1–37),
the tabernacle furnishings (30:1–10, 17–21), and
the supplies used for worship (30:11–16, 22–38).

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Pure Worship Temple Design as a Picture of God's Truth

Events

Tabernacle Builtc. 1490 BC

Related verses

Numbers 18:7
But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.”
Hebrews 5:1–5
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
Numbers 17:2–9
“Speak to the Israelites and take from them twelve staffs, one from the leader of each tribe. Write each man’s name on his staff,
1 Chronicles 6:10
Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem,
Numbers 26:61
…but Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD.
2 Chronicles 26:18–21
They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.”
Deuteronomy 10:6
The Israelites traveled from Beeroth Bene-jaakan to Moserah, where Aaron died and was buried, and Eleazar his son succeeded him as priest.
Numbers 16:9–11
Is it not enough for you that the God of Israel has separated you from the congregation of Israel and brought you near to Himself to perform the work at the LORD’s tabernacle, and to stand before the congregation to minister to them?
Leviticus 10:1
Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command.
Exodus 29:1
“Now this is what you are to do to consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests: Take a young bull and two rams without blemish,
Exodus 29:9
Wrap the sashes around Aaron and his sons and tie headbands on them. The priesthood shall be theirs by a permanent statute. In this way you are to ordain Aaron and his sons.
Numbers 2:4
…and his division numbers 74,600.

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Abihu: Son of Aaron Eleazar: Son of Aaron, high priest after his father Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Ithamar: Youngest son of Aaron; served as priest Nadab: Son of Aaron, consumed by fire for offering incense

Glossary

Aaron Abihu Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Eleazar High Priest History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Mediate, Mediator Nadab Priests and Levites Tabernacle Temple

Topics

Aaron: Consecration of, to the Priesthood Aaron: Priesthood of Abihu: Called to the Priesthood Call: To Special Religious Duty, Christian Minister: Call of Eleazar (Eleazer): Son of Aaron Israel: Pattern for the Tabernacle and the Appurtenances, and Forms of Worship to be Observed Ithamar: Son of Aaron Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Mount Sinai: Aaron and his Sons Selected for Priesthood Levites of the Amramites, Aaron and his Family Were Set Apart As Priests Ministers: Called by God Nadab: Son of Aaron: Set Apart to Priesthood Priest: The Time of Moses Revelation: The Law is Revealed The High Priest: Specially Called of God The Jews: had an Ecclesiastical Establishment The Theocracy: or Immediate Government by God: Consisted in His: Appointing Ecclesiastical officers Types of Christ: Aaron Types of the Saviour: High Priest, Typical of the Mediatorship

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