Exodus 29:44
“And I will sanctify the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar: I will sanctify also both Aaron and his sons, to minister to me in the priest's office.”
Exodus 29:44 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And I will sanctify the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar: I will sanctify also both Aaron and his sons, to minister to me in the priest's office.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I will sanctify also the tabernacle of the testimony with the altar, and Aaron with his sons, to do the office of priesthood unto me.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And I will sanctify the tent of meeting, and the altar: Aaron also and his sons will I sanctify, to minister to me in the priest's office.
- DARBYDarby
- And I will hallow the tent of meeting, and the altar; and I will hallow Aaron and his sons, that they may serve me as priests.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I will sanctify the Tent of Meeting and the altar: Aaron also and his sons I will sanctify, to minister to me in the priest's office.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 'And I have sanctified the tent of meeting, and the altar, and Aaron and his sons I sanctify for being priests to Me,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I will sanctify the tabernacle and the altar; I will also sanctify Aaron and his sons to serve me as priests.
Context: Exodus 29
42This shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD: where I will meet you, to speak there unto thee.
43And there I will meet with the children of Israel, and the tabernacle shall be sanctified by my glory.
44And I will sanctify the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar: I will sanctify also both Aaron and his sons, to minister to me in the priest's office.
45And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God.
46And they shall know that I am the LORD their God, that brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, that I may dwell among them: I am the LORD their God.
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.