Exodus 29:45
ESV
I will dwell among the people of Israel and will be their God.
NIV
Then I will dwell among the Israelites and be their God.
NASB
And I will dwell among the sons of Israel and will be their God.
CSB
I will dwell among the Israelites and be their God.
NLT
Then I will live among the people of Israel and be their God,
KJV
And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God.
NKJV
I will dwell among the children of Israel and will be their God.
What does Exodus 29:45 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Exodus 29; verse-level content coming soon!Exodus 29:29–46 records the final details for Moses to consecrate Aaron and his sons as priests (Exodus 40:13–15; Numbers 3:10). The priests don their holy garments and eat the various breads and meats prepared for this ritual. God also establishes a twice-daily sacrifice of lambs. These practices are meant to remind Israel of their special relationship with the Lord.
God will establish Aaron as the first high priest. Aaron's sons will begin serving in a hereditary priesthood (Exodus 40:13–15; Numbers 3:10). In this passage, the Lord gives Moses detailed instructions about how to consecrate this new priesthood. The ritual involves several sacrificial animals and the application of blood. These physical rituals and objects remind Israel of God's loving works on their behalf.