And they shall be upon Aaron, and upon his sons, when they come in unto the tabernacle of the congregation, or when they come near unto the altar to minister in the holy place; that they bear not iniquity, and die: it shall be a statute for ever unto him and his seed after him.
Aaron and his sons must wear these garments when they enter the tent of meeting or when they approach the altar to serve in the holy place. This will prevent them from bearing guilt and dying. This is a permanent law for Aaron and all his descendants who come after him.
God is establishing that the priests must wear the proper sacred clothing when serving Him, or they will face deadly consequences for not showing proper reverence.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Moses, God was establishing the priesthood for the Israelites after their deliverance from Egypt, with Aaron and his sons chosen as the first priests. These instructions emphasized that they must wear specific garments when entering the Tabernacle or approaching the altar to avoid bearing sin that could lead to death, underscoring God's absolute holiness and the need for separation from impurity. This regulation was meant to be a lasting ordinance for the priestly descendants, ensuring reverence in worship.
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