Exodus 29:37
“Seven days thou shalt make an atonement for the altar, and sanctify it; and it shall be an altar most holy: whatsoever toucheth the altar shall be holy.”
Exodus 29:37 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Seven days thou shalt make an atonement for the altar, and sanctify it; and it shall be an altar most holy: whatsoever toucheth the altar shall be holy.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Seven days shalt thou expiate the altar and sanctify it, and it shall be most holy. Every one that shall touch it shall be holy.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Seven days thou shalt make atonement for the altar, and sanctify it: and the altar shall be most holy; whatsoever toucheth the altar shall be holy.
- DARBYDarby
- Seven days shalt thou make atonement for the altar and hallow it; and the altar shall be most holy: whatever toucheth the altar shall be holy.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Seven days you shall make atonement for the altar, and sanctify it: and the altar shall be most holy; whatever touches the altar shall be holy.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- seven days thou dost make atonement for the altar, and hast sanctified it, and the altar hath been most holy; all that is coming against the altar is holy.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and sanctify it; it will be the most holy altar. Whatever touches the altar will be holy.
Context: Exodus 29
35And 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.
36And thou shalt offer every day a bullock for a sin offering for atonement: and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou hast made an atonement for it, and thou shalt anoint it, to sanctify it.
37Seven days thou shalt make an atonement for the altar, and sanctify it; and it shall be an altar most holy: whatsoever toucheth the altar shall be holy.
38Now this is that which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually.
39The one lamb thou shalt offer in the morning; and the other lamb thou shalt offer at even:
About Exodus 29: The Consecration of the Priests
Instructions for the consecration of the priests and the altar.
Commentary
Exodus chapter 29 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Exodus, as it outlines the instructions for the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests. This chapter is significant because it marks the beginning of the Israelites’ relationship with God as a covenant people.