So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him and to his seed throughout their generations.
They must wash their hands and feet so they won't die. This will be a permanent law for them and their descendants for all generations to come.
God is establishing that priests must wash themselves before serving Him, and this requirement is meant to last forever as a sacred rule.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God was giving detailed instructions to Moses for the construction of the Tabernacle and the establishment of the priesthood, including rituals for maintaining holiness among the priests. This specific command for Aaron and his descendants to wash their hands and feet before entering the Tent of Meeting or approaching the altar was a safeguard against impurity, as violating it could result in death, emphasizing God's demand for ritual purity in ancient Israelite worship. These laws were part of the covenant at Mount Sinai, intended to set the priests apart as mediators between God and the people for all generations.
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