4. The Lord chose Moses out of the whole human race and consecrated him because of his loyalty and humility.
5. He let him hear his voice and led him into the dark cloud, where, face to face, he gave him the commandments, the Law that gives life and knowledge, so that Moses might teach the covenant regulations to the Israelites.
6. The Lord raised up Aaron, a holy man like his brother Moses, of the tribe of Levi.
7. He made an eternal covenant with him, giving him the privilege of serving as priest to the Lord's people. He honoured him by clothing him with magnificent robes and fine ornaments,
8. perfect in their splendour. He granted him the symbols of authority: the linen shorts, the shirt, and the robe with the pomegranates round the hem.
9. Gold bells were also round its hem, so that when he walked, their ringing would be heard in the Temple, and the Lord would remember his people.
10. The Lord gave Aaron the sacred robe with the gold, blue, and purple embroidery; the breastpiece with the Urim and Thummim,