New International VersionTake the garments and dress Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself and the breastpiece. Fasten the ephod on him by its skillfully woven waistband.
New Living TranslationDress Aaron in his priestly garments—the tunic, the robe worn with the ephod, the ephod itself, and the chestpiece. Then wrap the decorative sash of the ephod around him.
English Standard VersionThen you shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the coat and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastpiece, and gird him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod.
Berean Standard BibleTake the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastplate. Fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband.
King James BibleAnd 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:
New King James VersionThen you shall take the garments, put the tunic on Aaron, and the robe of the ephod, the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the intricately woven band of the ephod.
New American Standard BibleAnd you shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the tunic and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod and the breastpiece, and wrap his waist with the skillfully woven band of the ephod;
NASB 1995“You shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the tunic and the robe of the ephod and the ephod and the breastpiece, and gird him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod;
NASB 1977“And you shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the tunic and the robe of the ephod and the ephod and the breastpiece, and gird him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod;
Legacy Standard BibleAnd you shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the tunic and the robe of the ephod and the ephod and the breastpiece, and gird him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod;
Amplified BibleThen you shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the tunic and the robe of the ephod and the ephod and the breastpiece, and wrap him with the skillfully woven sash of the ephod;
Christian Standard BibleThen take the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe for the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastpiece; fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThen take the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe for the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastpiece; fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband.
American Standard VersionAnd 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;
Contemporary English VersionDress Aaron in the priestly shirt, the robe that goes under the sacred vest, the vest itself, the breastpiece, and the sash.
English Revised VersionAnd 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 cunningly woven band of the ephod:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationTake the clothes, and put them on Aaron-the linen robe, the ephod and the robe that is worn with it, and the breastplate. Use the belt to tie it on him tightly.
Good News TranslationThen dress Aaron in the priestly garments--the shirt, the robe that goes under the ephod, the ephod, the breastpiece, and the belt.
International Standard VersionTake the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod, and the breast piece, and then gird him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod.
NET Bibleand take the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod, and the breastpiece; you are to fasten the ephod on him by using the skillfully woven waistband.
New Heart English BibleYou shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the coat, the robe of the ephod, the ephod, and the breastplate, and dress him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod;
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron, the coat, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breast-plate, and gird him with the curious girdle of the ephod: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTake the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastplate. Fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband.
World English BibleYou shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod, and the breastplate, and clothe him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you have taken the garments, and have clothed Aaron with the coat, and the upper robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and have girded him with the girdle of the ephod,
Young'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,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd take the garments, and put upon Aaron the tunic and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breast-plate, and gird on him with the girdle of the ephod. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou 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.
Catholic Public Domain Versionyou shall clothe Aaron in his vestments, that is, with the linen, and the tunic, and the ephod, and the breastplate, which you shall draw together with the wide belt.
New American BibleTake the vestments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastpiece, fastening the embroidered belt of the ephod around him.
New Revised Standard VersionThen you shall take the vestments, and put on Aaron the tunic and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastpiece, and gird him with the decorated band of the ephod; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall take the vestments and put upon Aaron the coat and the robe of the mitre, the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the embroidered girdle of the ephod;
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd take the garments and clothe Ahron with the coat and the apron of the ephod, and turban, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and bestow him with the girdle of the ephod: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the tunic, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the skilfully woven band of the ephod.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd having taken the garments, thou shalt put on Aaron thy brother both the full-length robe and the ephod and the oracle; and thou shalt join for him the oracle to the ephod.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Consecration of the Priests… 4Then present Aaron and his sons at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. 5Takethe garmentsand clotheAaronwith the tunic,the robeof the ephod,the ephod itself,and the breastplate.Fastenthe ephodon himwith its woven waistband.6Put the turban on his head and attach the holy diadem to the turban.…
Cross References Leviticus 8:7-9He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. / Moses also put the turban on Aaron’s head and set the gold plate, the holy diadem, on the front of the turban, as the LORD had commanded him.
Exodus 28:2-4Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. / You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest. / These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests.
Exodus 28:40-41Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor. / After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests.
Leviticus 16:4He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them.
Numbers 20:26-28Remove Aaron’s priestly garments and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron will be gathered to his people and will die there.” / So Moses did as the LORD had commanded, and they climbed Mount Hor in the sight of the whole congregation. / After Moses had removed Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain.
1 Samuel 2:18Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod.
1 Samuel 22:18So the king ordered Doeg, “You turn and strike down the priests!” And Doeg the Edomite turned and struck down the priests himself. On that day he killed eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod.
1 Kings 2:27So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.
2 Chronicles 5:12all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets.
Psalm 132:9May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy.
Isaiah 61:10I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Zechariah 3:4-5So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.” / Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by.
Matthew 22:11-12But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. / ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless.
Luke 15:22But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.
John 19:23-24When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. / So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did.
Treasury of Scripture And you shall take the garments, and put on 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: garments Exodus 28:2-8 And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty… Leviticus 8:7,8 And he put upon him the coat, and girded him with the girdle, and clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod upon him, and he girded him with the curious girdle of the ephod, and boundit unto him therewith… curious. Exodus 28:8 And the curious girdle of the ephod, whichis upon it, shall be of the same, according to the work thereof;even of gold,of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen. Jump to Previous AaronBagBandBreastpieceBreastplateBreast-PlateCloakClotheClothedCoatCuriousDressEphodFastenGarmentsGirdGirdedGirdleItselfNeedleworkPriest'sRobeRobesSkilfullySkillfullyTunicUpperVestWaistbandWovenJump to Next AaronBagBandBreastpieceBreastplateBreast-PlateCloakClotheClothedCoatCuriousDressEphodFastenGarmentsGirdGirdedGirdleItselfNeedleworkPriest'sRobeRobesSkilfullySkillfullyTunicUpperVestWaistbandWovenExodus 29 1.The sacrifice and ceremonies of consecrating the priests and the altar38.The continual burnt offerings45.God's promise to dwell among the children of IsraelTake the garmentsThe garments refer to the sacred vestments designed for the high priest, as detailed in Exodus 28. These garments symbolize holiness and the set-apart nature of the priesthood. They are a physical representation of the spiritual purity required to serve before God. and clothe Aaron
Aaron, the brother of Moses, is chosen as the first high priest. This act of clothing signifies his consecration and readiness to serve in the tabernacle. It is a public affirmation of his divine appointment and a foreshadowing of Christ, our High Priest, who clothes us in righteousness. with the tunic
The tunic is a long, white linen garment worn next to the skin, symbolizing purity and righteousness. It is reminiscent of the garments of salvation mentioned inIsaiah 61:10, pointing to the righteousness believers receive through Christ. the robe of the ephod
This robe is a seamless blue garment worn under the ephod, signifying heavenly authority and service. The color blue often represents the divine and heavenly realm, connecting the priestly role to God's heavenly kingdom. the ephod itself
The ephod is a richly embroidered garment, part of the high priest's attire, signifying his role as a mediator between God and the people. It is a type of Christ, who is our ultimate mediator (1 Timothy 2:5). and the breastplate
The breastplate, also known as the breastplate of judgment, contains twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. It signifies the high priest's role in bearing the people before God, similar to how Christ intercedes for believers (Hebrews 7:25). Fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband
The woven waistband secures the ephod, symbolizing readiness and commitment to service. It reflects the binding nature of the covenant between God and His people, and the faithfulness required of those who serve Him. This act of fastening can be seen as a precursor to the binding love and commitment of Christ to His Church. Persons / Places / Events 1. AaronThe brother of Moses, chosen by God to be the first high priest of Israel. His role was to mediate between God and the Israelites, performing sacrifices and rituals as prescribed by the Law. 2. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and to receive the Law on Mount Sinai. Moses is responsible for consecrating Aaron and his sons as priests. 3. The TabernacleThe portable dwelling place for the divine presence of God among the Israelites. It was the center of worship and sacrificial offerings. 4. Priestly GarmentsSpecial clothing designed by God for the priests, particularly the high priest, to wear during their service. These garments symbolized holiness and the unique role of the priesthood. 5. Consecration CeremonyA sacred event where Aaron and his sons were set apart for their priestly duties. This involved washing, dressing in holy garments, anointing, and offering sacrifices. Teaching Points The Importance of HolinessThe detailed instructions for Aaron's garments highlight the holiness required to approach God. As believers, we are called to live holy lives, set apart for God's purposes. Symbolism of the GarmentsEach piece of Aaron's attire had symbolic meaning, representing aspects of his mediatory role. This reminds us of the importance of being clothed in Christ's righteousness. Role of LeadershipAaron's consecration underscores the responsibility of spiritual leaders to be examples of holiness and dedication to God. Preparation for ServiceJust as Aaron was prepared for his priestly duties, we must prepare ourselves spiritually for the work God has called us to do. Christ as Our High PriestThe high priestly role of Aaron points forward to Jesus, our ultimate High Priest, who intercedes for us and provides access to God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Exodus 29:5?
2.How does Exodus 29:5 illustrate the importance of priestly garments for holiness?
3.What role does the ephod play in the consecration process in Exodus 29:5?
4.How does Exodus 29:5 connect to the New Testament concept of spiritual garments?
5.In what ways can believers today "put on" righteousness as described in Exodus 29:5?
6.How does the consecration process in Exodus 29:5 reflect God's order and purpose?
7.What is the significance of the priestly garments in Exodus 29:5?
8.How does Exodus 29:5 relate to the concept of holiness?
9.Why are specific garments required for Aaron in Exodus 29:5?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 29?
11.What was the Levitical Priesthood?
12.Is there any historical record or physical evidence (Exodus 29:1-9) that the elaborate priestly garments and ordination ceremonies described actually took place as written?
13.In Leviticus 8:1-13, how historically or archaeologically credible is the elaborate priestly ordination ceremony described?
14.How did early Israelites fulfill the centralized requirement of bringing firstfruits (Deuteronomy 26) before a formal temple or priesthood was consistently established?What Does Exodus 29:5 Mean Take the garmentsGod begins with a straightforward command, underscoring that every piece of priestly attire originates from Him.Exodus 28:2 reminds us, “Make holy garments for your brother Aaron to give him honor and splendor”. Nothing is improvised; the Lord specifies, supplies, and sanctifies. In the same way,2 Timothy 3:16 affirms that every word of Scripture is “God-breathed,” showing that divine instruction always precedes holy service.
and clothe AaronAaron does not dress himself; Moses clothes him. This pictures how no one appoints himself to God’s service (Hebrews 5:4).Leviticus 8:7–9 records the literal fulfillment, stressing that ordination is an act of grace received, not a status achieved.
with the tunicThe white tunic sat closest to the skin, symbolizing purity.Exodus 28:39 tells us it was woven of fine linen, echoingRevelation 19:8 where “the fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints”. God clothes His priest with inward holiness before outward splendor.
the robe of the ephodThis blue robe (Exodus 28:31-35) was trimmed with pomegranates and golden bells. The color points heavenward, hinting at the intercessory ministry Aaron would perform (Hebrews 7:25). The bells ensured he was heard while moving before the Lord, reminding us that Christ, our High Priest, ever “lives to intercede for us”.
the ephod itselfThe richly embroidered ephod bore onyx stones engraved with the names of Israel’s twelve tribes (Exodus 28:6-12). Every time Aaron entered the sanctuary, he literally carried the nation on his shoulders—an emblem of substitute representation fulfilled perfectly in Jesus, who carries His people (Isaiah 46:4;Hebrews 4:14-16).
and the breastplateFastened over the heart, the breastplate of judgment held twelve gemstones and contained the Urim and Thummim for seeking God’s decisions (Exodus 28:15-30).Isaiah 49:16 says, “Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands”. The picture is unmistakable: God’s people are precious and ever before Him.
Fasten the ephod on himThe ephod was secured so it could not slip (Exodus 29:5; 39:21). Stability in ministry matters. Paul exhorts believers to “stand firm” with truth fastened around them (Ephesians 6:14). What God establishes, He also anchors.
with its woven waistbandThe ornate waistband (Exodus 28:8) tied everything together, hinting at unity and wholeness.Colossians 3:14 calls love “the bond of perfect unity”. Just as the sash bound the garments, love binds believers into one functioning priesthood (1 Peter 2:9).
summaryExodus 29:5 details a step-by-step clothing ritual that was entirely God-designed, God-provided, and God-directed. Each garment layers symbolism of purity, intercession, representation, security, and unity, all pointing to the flawless ministry of Jesus Christ and the calling of His people to serve in holiness today. (5) Thou shalt take the garments-- i.e., those described in the preceding chapter. The coat--i.e.,the linen tunic (Exodus 28:39). As the inner garment, this had to be put on first. Comp.Leviticus 8:7-9, where the investiture is more fully described, and is seen to have comprised nine acts:--(1) The putting on of the tunic; (2) The girding of the tunic with the under-girdle; (3) The putting on of the robe of the ephod; (4) The putting on of the ephod; (5) Girding with the curious girdle of the ephod; (6) The putting on of the breastplate; (7) The putting of the Urim and Thummim into the bag of the breastplate; (8) The putting on of the mitre; and (9) The attachment of the golden plate to the front of the mitre. These minute directions may well be regarded as justifying those given in our own Ordinal with respect to the vesting of bishops at the time of their consecration. Verses 5, 6. - The Investiture of Aaron. Verse 5. - Thou shalt take the garments. The directions, as here given, are incomplete, and not quite in the right order. In the LXX. they are still more incomplete. For the full process of investiture, we mast look to Leviticus 8:7-9. There we find that the process included nine acts. - 1. The putting on of the linen tunic. 2. The girding with the under-girdle. 3. The putting on of the robe of the ephod. . . .
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Takeוְלָקַחְתָּ֣(wə·lā·qaḥ·tā)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3947:To takethe garmentsהַבְּגָדִ֗ים(hab·bə·ḡā·ḏîm)Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 899:A covering, clothing, treachery, pillageand clotheוְהִלְבַּשְׁתָּ֤(wə·hil·baš·tā)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3847:Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clotheAaronאַהֲרֹן֙(’a·hă·rōn)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175:Aaron -- an elder brother of Moseswith the tunic,הַכֻּתֹּ֔נֶת(hak·kut·tō·neṯ)Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3801:A shirtthe robeמְעִ֣יל(mə·‘îl)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4598:A robeof the ephod,הָאֵפֹ֔ד(hā·’ê·p̄ōḏ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 646:A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an imagethe ephod itself,הָאֵפֹ֖ד(hā·’ê·p̄ōḏ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 646:A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an imageand the breastplate.הַחֹ֑שֶׁן(ha·ḥō·šen)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2833:A pocket, rich, the gorget of the highpriestFastenוְאָפַדְתָּ֣(wə·’ā·p̄aḏ·tā)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 640:To gird on the ephodthe ephodהָאֵפֹֽד׃(hā·’ê·p̄ōḏ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 646:A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an imageon himל֔וֹ(lōw)Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrewwith its woven waistband.בְּחֵ֖שֶׁב(bə·ḥê·šeḇ)Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2805:Ingenious work
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