Exodus 28:41
ESV
And you shall put them on Aaron your brother, and on his sons with him, and shall anoint them and ordain them and consecrate them, that they may serve me as priests.
NIV
After you put these clothes on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint and ordain them. Consecrate them so they may serve me as priests.
NASB
Then you shall put them on Aaron your brother and on his sons with him; and you shall anoint them and ordain them and consecrate them, so that they may serve Me as priests.
CSB
Put these on your brother Aaron and his sons; then anoint, ordain, and consecrate them, so that they may serve me as priests.
NLT
Clothe your brother, Aaron, and his sons with these garments, and then anoint and ordain them. Consecrate them so they can serve as my priests.
KJV
And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and 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.
NKJV
So you shall put them on Aaron your brother and on his sons with him. You shall anoint them, consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister to Me as priests.
What does Exodus 28:41 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Exodus 28; verse-level content coming soon!Exodus 28:40–43 requires specific garments for Israel's priests. These are all male descendants of Aaron (Exodus 40:13–15; Numbers 3:10). Priestly garments are not as ornate as those for the high priest. God commands beautiful attire including caps, sashes, and coats. All priests, including the high priest, are to wear linen undergarments to ensure modesty.
The Lord will assign Aaron and his descendants to be Israel's priests (Numbers 3:10). In this chapter, God describes the priestly garments worn for this office. They are to be beautiful and made with great skill. A high priest's uniform included a breastpiece, a sleeveless smock called an "ephod," as well as a robe, coat, turban, and sash. Other priests wore caps, sashes, coats, and linen underclothes made for their roles. Some items are explained in detail. These garments embody various elements of worship under the Mosaic covenant.
