Washed them with water - Moses caused them to bathe entirely , not merely to wash their hands and feet, as they were to do in their daily mi…

And washed them with water. —As the first initiatory rite of the consecration, Moses caused Aaron and his sons to bathe ,…

And Moses brought Aaron and his sons
To the laver which was in the court of the tabernacle and washed th…

The consecration of Aaron and his sons had been delayed until the tabernacle had been prepared, and the laws of the sacrifices given. Aaron and his…