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Exodus 40:12 Cross-References

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And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and wash them with water.

Exodus 40:12 (KJV)

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Aaronbrother of Moses (EXO 4:14) and Levitical priest (EXO 28:1)

Commentary on Exodus 40:12

Bringing Aaron and his sons 'to the door of the tabernacle' for washing precedes their anointing and consecration (v. 13-15). The public setting ('door,' פֶּתַח, petach) teaches that priestly consecration, though personal, has corporate witness—the community must recognize set-apart leadership. The washing symbolizes cleansing from sin; the location (tabernacle entrance, not private tent) emphasizes transparent qualification. Christ's public baptism (Matthew 3:13-17) demonstrated similar transparent consecration before His public ministry.

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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