Exodus 28:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 28:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 28:38 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it shall be upon Aaron's forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 28:38 — KJV
“And it shall be upon Aaron's forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always upon his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD.”
— Exodus 28:38 (KJV)
Exodus 28:38 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 28:38
“Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, and that they profane not my holy name in those things which they hallow unto me: I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 28:38: aaron, holy, things
“And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 28:38: aaron, bear, holy
“Say unto them, Whosoever he be of all your seed among your generations, that goeth unto the holy things, which the children of Israel hallow unto the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, that soul shall be cut off from my presence: I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 28:38: holy, things, children
“And Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD for an offering of the children of Israel, that they may execute the service of the LORD. offer: Heb. wave offering: Heb. wave offering they...: Heb. they may be to execute, etc”
Shares key themes with Exodus 28:38: aaron, may, children
“And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Behold, I also have given thee the charge of mine heave offerings of all the hallowed things of the children of Israel; unto thee have I given them by reason of the anointing, and to thy sons, by an ordinance for ever.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 28:38: aaron, things, children
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