6 And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.
6 Then Moses brought Aaron and his sons forward and washed them with water.
6 And Moses brought Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.
6 Moses brought Aaron and his sons forward and washed them with water.
6 Then Moses brought Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.
6 Then he presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 8:6
Commentary on Leviticus 8:1-13
(Read Leviticus 8:1-13)
The consecration of Aaron and his sons had been delayed until the tabernacle had been prepared, and the laws of the sacrifices given. Aaron and his sons were washed with water, to signify that they ought to purify themselves from all sinful dispositions, and ever after to keep themselves pure. Christ washes those from their sins in his own blood whom he makes kings and priests to our God, Hebrews 10:22. The anointing of Aaron was to typify the anointing of Christ with the Spirit, which was not given by measure to him. All believers have received the anointing.