Exodus 29:9
Exodus 29:9 Meaning and Explanation
“And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and put the bonnets on them: and the priest's office shall be theirs for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons.”
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Read Full Chapter →Aaron's sons are fully dressed as priests in a permanent covenant.
The Context of Exodus 29:9
Completion of the sons' ordination and affirmation of the eternal priesthood
What Does Exodus 29:9 Mean?
Aaron's sons receive girdles around their waists and bonnets on their heads, completing their priestly attire. God declares that the priest's office shall belong to them by a perpetual statute—an unbreakable covenant.
The perpetual statute means the priesthood is established as an eternal institution, passed down through Aaron's descendants as God's unchanging order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 29:9
What does Exodus 29:9 mean?
Aaron's sons are fully dressed as priests in a permanent covenant.
What is the context of Exodus 29:9?
Completion of the sons' ordination and affirmation of the eternal priesthood