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
This verse comes from God's detailed instructions to Moses about the sacred garments for Aaron and his sons, who would serve as Israel's first priests. The 'tent of meeting' (tabernacle) was the portable sanctuary where God's presence dwelled among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. These clothing requirements were part of establishing the formal priesthood system that would mediate between God and the people.
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