Exodus 28:41

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 28:41 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and upon his sons with him, and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest`s office.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and upon his sons with him, and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest`s office.
Exodus 28:41 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 28

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
41And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and upon his sons with him, and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest`s office.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And thou shall put them on Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, etc.] And this putting on of their garments by Moses, under the authority of God, was a solemn investiture of them with the priestly office also; for from henceforward they had a right to exercise it, having those garments on, without which they were never to officiate: and shall anoint them; with the anointing oil, of which afterwards a particular account is given, and how to be made, and for what use, (<023022>Exodus 30:22-30), typical of the holy graces of the Spirit of God: and consecrate them; the consecration of them was by investing them with their garments, and by anointing them with oil; for this phrase does not…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(Compare Exodus 39:1-31.) Moses is now commanded to commit all that pertains to the offerings made to the Lord in the sanctuary to the exclusive charge of the members of a single family, who were to hold their office from generation to generation. In the patriarchal times, the external rites of worship had generally been conducted by the head of the tribe or family, in accordance with the principle involved in the dedication of the firstborn Exodus 13:2; Numbers 3:12-13. Moses, as the divinely-appointed and acknowledged leader of the nation, had, on a special occasion, appointed those who were to offer sacrifice, and had himself sprinkled the consecrating blood of the victims on the people…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“anoint them: Exo 29:7, Exo 30:23-30, Exo 40:15; Lev 10:7; Isa 10:27, Isa 61:1; Joh 3:34; Co2 1:21, Co2 1:22; Jo1 2:20, Jo1 2:27 and consecrate them: Heb. fill their hand, Exo 29:9, Exo 29:24, Exo 29:35; Lev. 8:1-36; Num 3:3; Eze 43:26; Heb 5:4, Heb 7:28 minister: Exo 28:1, Exo 28:4 Exodus 28:42”
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