And the LORD said unto Aaron, Thou and thy sons and thy father’s house with thee shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary: and thou and thy sons with thee shall bear the iniquity of your priesthood.
And the LORD said to Aaron, 'You and your sons and your father's family will be responsible for any wrongdoing connected to the sanctuary. And you and your sons will be responsible for any wrongdoing in your work as priests.'
God is telling Aaron that he and his family, as priests, will be held accountable for maintaining the holiness of the sanctuary and for properly carrying out their priestly duties.
📚 Historical Context
This comes after Korah's rebellion in Numbers 16-17, where people challenged Aaron's priestly authority and many died as a result. God is now clarifying the serious responsibility that comes with the priesthood - Aaron and his descendants must ensure the sanctuary remains holy and that priestly duties are performed correctly. This establishes clear accountability for the Levitical priesthood.
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