Exodus 29:5
“And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the coat, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the curious girdle of the ephod:”
Exodus 29:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the coat, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the curious girdle of the ephod:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Thou shalt clothe Aaron with his vestments, that is, with the linen garment and the tunick, and the ephod and the rational, which thou shalt gird with the girdle.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the coat, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the skilfully woven band of the ephod;
- DARBYDarby
- And thou shalt take the garments, and clothe Aaron with the vest, and the cloak of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and shalt gird him with the girdle of the ephod.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- You shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the coat, the robe of the ephod, the ephod, and the breastplate, and clothe him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and thou hast taken the garments, and hast clothed Aaron with the coat, and the upper robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and hast girded him with the girdle of the ephod,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then take the garments and put on Aaron the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastplate. Fasten him with the intricate belt of the ephod.
Context: Exodus 29
3And thou shalt put them into one basket, and bring them in the basket, with the bullock and the two rams.
4And Aaron and his sons thou shalt bring unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and shalt wash them with water.
5And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the coat, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the curious girdle of the ephod:
6And thou shalt put the mitre upon his head, and put the holy crown upon the mitre.
7Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour it upon his head, and anoint him.
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.