1 Chronicles 23:13 Meaning and Explanation
“The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated, that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister unto him, and to bless in his name for ever.”
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Read Full Chapter →Amram's sons are Aaron and Moses; Aaron and his sons are set apart forever to serve as priests and bless in the LORD's name.
What Does 1 Chronicles 23:13 Mean?
At the heart of the Kohathite line stand Aaron and Moses. The text pauses on Aaron, separated to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense, to minister before the LORD, and to bless in His name forever. This is the enduring charter of the priesthood.
To be set apart for God is the essence of holiness. Aaron's calling was not for himself but for the people, standing between them and God to offer incense and to pronounce blessing. That ministry of blessing in the LORD's name points beyond Aaron to the great High Priest who ever lives to intercede, in whom every blessing of heaven is gathered and given to all who come to God through Him.
1 Chronicles 23:13 in the Original Language
qadash (קָדַשׁ), 'sanctify' -- to set apart as holy, consecrated wholly to God.
Frequently Asked Questions About 1 Chronicles 23:13
What does 1 Chronicles 23:13 mean?
Amram's sons are Aaron and Moses; Aaron and his sons are set apart forever to serve as priests and bless in the LORD's name.