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Moses brought Aaron`s sons, and clothed them with coats, and girded them with girdles, and bound headbands on them; as Yahweh commanded Moses.

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Dressed for the Office

Commentators explain that clothing Aaron's sons was a significant, visible act. The specific garments—linen coats, girdles, and head-tires—were not merely uniforms but the outward signs that publicly designated them for the holy office of the priesthood, setting them apart for their sacred duties.

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Leviticus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Leviticus 8:13

18th Century

Theologian

Aaron’s sons - The common priests. Nothing is said here, or in (Exodus 29:7–9), of the anointing of the common priests, though i…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 8:13

19th Century

Bishop

And Moses brought Aaron’s sons.—Having consecrated the father as high priest, Moses now invests Aaron’s four sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, …

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 8:13

17th Century

Pastor

And Moses brought Aaron's sons
His four sons, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, to the door of the tabernacle of…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 8:1–13

17th Century

Minister

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…