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Exodus 29:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And this is the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest’s office: Take one young bullock, and two rams without blemish,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This is what you must do to make them holy so they can serve me as priests: Take one young bull and two rams that have no defects or flaws,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is giving Moses specific instructions for consecrating Aaron and his sons as priests, starting with selecting perfect animals for sacrifice.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is from the book of Exodus, where God is providing detailed instructions to Moses for the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests in the wilderness after the Israelites' escape from Egypt. It outlines the specific animal sacrifices required to make them holy and fit for their sacred duties in the Tabernacle. These rituals were part of a larger covenant system that emphasized God's holiness and the need for purity in worship among the ancient Israelites.

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