And he put the mitre upon his head; also upon the mitre, even upon his forefront, did he put the golden plate, the holy crown; as the LORD commanded Moses.
And he placed the turban on his head; and on the front of the turban, he attached the golden plate, the holy crown, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
This verse describes Moses following God's exact instructions by placing the sacred turban and golden crown on Aaron's head during his ordination as high priest.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, which follows the Exodus narrative, God was providing Moses with precise instructions for establishing the priesthood among the Israelites in the wilderness. This verse specifically details the ordination of Aaron as high priest, where Moses placed the mitre (a ceremonial headpiece) and the golden plate on his forehead, symbolizing consecration and separation for divine service. These rituals were part of God's commands to ensure the priests were set apart for their sacred roles in the tabernacle worship.
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