15 And they severally carried these things and put them on me, and said unto me: From henceforth become a priest of the Lord, thou and thy seed for ever. (T12)
Testament of Levi 3:15
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Testament of Levi 3:21–23
21 The sixth placed a crown on my head. (T12) 22 The seventh placed on my head a diadem of priesthood, and filled my hands with incense, that I might serve as priest to the Lord God. (T12) 23 And they said to me: Levi, thy seed shall be divided into three offices, for a sign of the… (T12)
Exodus 28:40–42
40 Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor. 41 After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests. 42 Make linen undergarments t…
Sirach 45:6–8
6 He exalted Aaron, a holy man like Moses, even his brother, of the tribe of Levi. (WEB) 7 He established an everlasting covenant with him, and gave him the priesthood of the people. He blessed him with stateliness, and dressed him in a glorious robe. (WEB) 8 He clothed him in p… (WEB)
Testament of Levi 2:9–11
9 And thereupon the angel opened to me the gates of heaven, and I saw the holy temple, and upon a throne of glory the Most High. (T12) 10 And He said to me: Levi, I have given thee the blessing of the priesthood until I come and sojourn in the midst of Israel. (T12) 11 Then the an… (T12)
Exodus 40:14–16
14 Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. 15 Anoint them just as you anointed their father, so that they may also serve Me as priests. Their anointing will qualify them for a permanent priesthood throughout their generations.” 16 Moses did everything just a…
Exodus 29:8–10
8 Present his sons as well and clothe them with tunics. 9 Wrap the sashes around Aaron and his sons and tie headbands on them. The priesthood shall be theirs by a permanent statute. In this way you are to ordain Aaron and his sons. 10 You are to present the bull at th…
Testament of Levi 3:32–34
32 And my father's father blessed me according to all the words of the visions which I had seen. And he would not come with us to Bethel. (T12) 33 And when we came to Bethel, my father saw a vision concerning me, that I should be their priest unto God. (T12) 34 And he rose up early… (T12)
Sirach 45:14–16
14 His sacrifices shall be wholly burned, twice every day continually. (WEB) 15 Moses consecrated him, and anointed him with holy oil. It was an everlasting covenant with him and to his offspring, all the days of heaven, to minister to the Lord, to serve as a priest, and… (WEB) 16 … (WEB)
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