Exodus 29:6
New International Version
Put the turban on his head and attach the sacred emblem to the turban.

New Living Translation
Place the turban on his head, and fasten the sacred medallion to the turban.

English Standard Version
And you shall set the turban on his head and put the holy crown on the turban.

Berean Standard Bible
Put the turban on his head and attach the holy diadem to the turban.

Berean Literal Bible
And you shall put the turban on his head, and put the holy diadem on the turban.

King James Bible
And thou shalt put the mitre upon his head, and put the holy crown upon the mitre.

New King James Version
You shall put the turban on his head, and put the holy crown on the turban.

New American Standard Bible
and you shall set the turban on his head and put the holy crown on the turban.

NASB 1995
and you shall set the turban on his head and put the holy crown on the turban.

NASB 1977
and you shall set the turban on his head, and put the holy crown on the turban.

Legacy Standard Bible
and you shall set the turban on his head and put the holy crown on the turban.

Amplified Bible
and you shall put the turban on his head and put the holy crown on the turban.

Berean Annotated Bible
Put the turban on his head and attach the holy diadem to the turban.

Christian Standard Bible
Put the turban on his head and place the holy diadem on the turban.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Put the turban on his head and place the holy diadem on the turban.

American Standard Version
and thou shalt set the mitre upon his head, and put the holy crown upon the mitre.

Contemporary English Version
Put on his turban with its narrow strip of engraved gold

English Revised Version
and thou shalt set the mitre upon his head, and put the holy crown upon the mitre.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Put his turban on him, and fasten the holy crown to it.

Good News Translation
Put the turban on him and tie on it the sacred sign of dedication engraved 'Dedicated to the LORD.'

International Standard Version
Then put the turban on his head, and place the holy crown on the turban.

NET Bible
You are to put the turban on his head and put the holy diadem on the turban.

New Heart English Bible
and you shall set the turban on his head, and put the holy crown on the turban.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt put the miter upon his head, and put the holy crown upon the miter.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Put the turban on his head and attach the holy diadem to the turban.

World English Bible
You shall set the turban on his head, and put the holy crown on the turban.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and have set the turban on his head, and have put the holy crown on the turban,

Berean Literal Bible
And you shall put the turban on his head, and put the holy diadem on the turban.

Young's Literal Translation
and hast set the mitre on his head, and hast put the holy crown on the mitre,

Smith's Literal Translation
And put the turban upon his head, and give the holy diadem upon the turban.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou shalt put the mitre upon his head, and the holy plate upon the mitre,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you shall place the headdress on his head and the holy plate upon the headdress.

New American Bible
Put the turban on his head, the sacred diadem on the turban.

New Revised Standard Version
and you shall set the turban on his head, and put the holy diadem on the turban.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall put the mitre on his head, and put the holy crown upon the mitre.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And put the turban on his head and put the crown of Holiness on the turban.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt set the mitre upon his head, and put the holy crown upon the mitre.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt put the mitre on his head; and thou shalt put the plate, even the Holiness, on the mitre.

Additional Translations ...



Context
Consecration of the Priests
5Take the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastplate. Fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband. 6Put the turban on his head and attach the holy diadem to the turban. 7Then take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head.…

Cross References
Put the turban on his head

Leviticus 8:9
Moses also put the turban on Aaron’s head and set the gold plate, the holy diadem, on the front of the turban, as the LORD had commanded him.

Leviticus 16:4
He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them.

Zechariah 3:5
Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by.
and attach the holy diadem to the turban.

Exodus 28:36-38
You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD. / Fasten to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban; it shall be on the front of the turban. / And it will be worn on Aaron’s forehead, so that he may bear the iniquity of the holy things that the sons of Israel consecrate with regard to all their holy gifts. It shall always be on his forehead, so that they may be acceptable before the LORD.

Exodus 39:30
They also made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and they engraved on it, like an inscription on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD.

Exodus 39:31
Then they fastened to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Psalm 133:2
It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes.

1 Kings 1:39
Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!”

2 Kings 11:12
Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!”

2 Chronicles 23:11
Then Jehoiada and his sons brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him and shouted, “Long live the king!”

Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Ezekiel 21:26
This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted.

Hebrews 2:17
For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 4:14
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.

Hebrews 5:1-5
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. …

Hebrews 7:26-28
Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. / Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. / For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall put the turban on his head, and put the holy crown on the turban.

mitre.

Exodus 28:36-39
And thou shalt make a plate of pure gold, and grave upon it, like the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD…

Leviticus 8:9
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.

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Exodus 29
1. The sacrifice and ceremonies of consecrating the priests and the altar
38. The continual burnt offerings
45. God's promise to dwell among the children of Israel












Put the turban on his head

Aaron received the distinctive head covering of the high priest, marking him as consecrated for service before the LORD. Its placement completed his priestly garments and visibly set him apart from the other priests and from the people he represented.

Lev 8:9 Moses also put the turban on Aaron’s head…
Lev 16:4 He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban.…
Zec 3:5 Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.”…

and attach the holy diadem to the turban.

The gold plate bearing the inscription “Holy to the LORD” was fastened at the front of the turban. Worn upon Aaron’s forehead, it testified that the high priest and the worship he oversaw belonged to God and were to be conducted in holiness.

Exo 28:36-38 You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it…
Exo 39:30 They also made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold,…
Exo 39:31 Then they fastened to it a blue cord to mount it…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who is instructed by God to consecrate Aaron and his sons as priests.

2. Aaron
The brother of Moses, chosen by God to be the first high priest of Israel.

3. The Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the divine presence, where the consecration of the priests takes place.

4. The Turban
A part of the high priest's garments, symbolizing holiness and dedication to God.

5. The Holy Diadem
A sacred emblem attached to the turban, representing the holiness and authority of the high priest.
Teaching Points
Symbolism of the Turban and Diadem
The turban and diadem symbolize the holiness and authority bestowed upon the high priest. As believers, we are called to live lives that reflect God's holiness and authority.

Holiness in Leadership
Aaron's consecration as high priest underscores the importance of holiness in spiritual leadership. Leaders in the church today are called to uphold a standard of holiness and integrity.

Christ as Our High Priest
The high priest's role in the Old Testament foreshadows Christ's ultimate priesthood. Jesus intercedes for us, and through Him, we have direct access to God.

Priesthood of Believers
As Christians, we are called to be a royal priesthood, set apart for God's purposes. This involves living lives that are distinct and dedicated to serving God and others.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 29:6?

2. How does Exodus 29:6 emphasize the significance of the priestly consecration process?

3. What is the symbolic meaning of the "turban" and "holy diadem" in Exodus 29:6?

4. How does Exodus 29:6 connect to the New Testament concept of spiritual leadership?

5. In what ways can we apply the principles of Exodus 29:6 today?

6. How does Exodus 29:6 reflect God's holiness and expectations for His servants?

7. What is the significance of the turban and diadem in Exodus 29:6?

8. How does Exodus 29:6 relate to the concept of priesthood in Christianity?

9. Why was the consecration of priests important in Exodus 29:6?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 29?


(6) The holy crown.--The golden plate, inscribed with "Holiness to the Lord," and attached to the mitre by a lace or riband, resembled the "diadems" worn in the East by monarchs, and regarded as the main emblem of their sovereignty. In Egypt, such a diadem is found first in the reign of Amenophis IV. (Khuenaten), the ninth king of the eighteenth dynasty. The assignment of a crown to the high priest gave him that quasi-royal dignity which marked him as a type of our Lord in His threefold office of Prophet, Priest, and King.

Verse 6. - The holy crown. The plate of gold with its blue ribbon, or lace, formed a species of diadem, such as in the East seems to have been always regarded as the special emblem of royalty. An ornament of the kind seems to have been introduced into Egypt by Khuenaten or Amenophis IV. It marked the royal character of the high priest, who, as the main type of Christ in the Mosaic law, was bound to be "Prophet, Priest, and King." (Compare Leviticus 8:9.)

Exodus 29:6 details a literal act in Aaron’s consecration: the turban placed on his head, then crowned with the holy diadem. Each movement speaks of divine dignity, headship, holiness, and the inseparable bond between service and sanctity. The verse points beyond Aaron to the perfect High Priest, Jesus Christ, who embodies flawless holiness while bearing His people before the Father and invites every redeemed believer to walk in the same union of consecrated service and set-apart life.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Put
וְשַׂמְתָּ֥ (wə·śam·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

the turban
הַמִּצְנֶ֖פֶת (ham·miṣ·ne·p̄eṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4701: Turban (of the high priest)

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

his head
רֹאשׁ֑וֹ (rō·šōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7218: The head

and attach
וְנָתַתָּ֛ (wə·nā·ṯa·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

the holy
הַקֹּ֖דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

diadem
נֵ֥זֶר (nê·zer)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5145: Something set apart, dedication, unshorn locks, a chaplet

to
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the turban.
הַמִּצְנָֽפֶת׃ (ham·miṣ·nā·p̄eṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4701: Turban (of the high priest)


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