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:
Original Language Analysis
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֣
And thou shalt take
H3947
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֣
And thou shalt take
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
1 of 19
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְהִלְבַּשְׁתָּ֤
and put
H3847
וְהִלְבַּשְׁתָּ֤
and put
Strong's:
H3847
Word #:
4 of 19
properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
אֶֽת
H853
אֶֽת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְאֵת֙
H853
וְאֵת֙
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָֽאֵפֹֽד׃
and the ephod
H646
הָֽאֵפֹֽד׃
and the ephod
Strong's:
H646
Word #:
11 of 19
a girdle; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
12 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָֽאֵפֹֽד׃
and the ephod
H646
הָֽאֵפֹֽד׃
and the ephod
Strong's:
H646
Word #:
13 of 19
a girdle; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
14 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַחֹ֑שֶׁן
and the breastplate
H2833
הַחֹ֑שֶׁן
and the breastplate
Strong's:
H2833
Word #:
15 of 19
perhaps a pocket (as holding the urim and thummim), or rich (as containing gems), used only of the gorget of the highpriest
Historical Context
The seven-day consecration ceremony was elaborate and detailed, demonstrating that priestly service required comprehensive preparation. Each step built upon the previous, creating complete qualification for ministry before God.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's perfect consecration as High Priest give you confidence in His intercession?
- What does the ceremony's precision teach about God's standards for approaching Him?
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Analysis & Commentary
This verse continues the consecration ceremony, detailing how Aaron receives priestly garments and anointing. Each element points to Christ's perfect qualification as our High Priest—clothed in divine righteousness and anointed by the Spirit without measure. The ceremony's precision shows that approaching God requires exact obedience to His prescribed pattern, ultimately fulfilled in Christ who perfectly accomplished all righteousness.