KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt put the mitre upon his head, and put the holy crown upon the mitre.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then you shall place the turban on his head and put the holy crown on top of the turban.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is instructing Moses to complete Aaron's consecration as high priest by placing the sacred turban and holy crown on his head.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for consecrating Aaron as the first high priest of Israel. The mitre (turban) and holy crown were sacred garments that symbolized Aaron's authority and holiness as the mediator between God and the people. This ceremony established the priesthood that would serve in the tabernacle and later the temple.
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