New American Bible, Revised Edition

Exodus 28:36-43 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

36. You shall also make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it, as on a seal engraving, “Sacred to the Lord.”

37. This plate is to be tied over the turban with a violet ribbon in such a way that it rests on the front of the turban,

38. over Aaron’s forehead. Since Aaron bears whatever guilt the Israelites may incur in consecrating any of their sacred gifts, this plate must always be over his forehead, so that they may find favor with the Lord.

39. The tunic of fine linen shall be brocaded. The turban shall be made of fine linen. The sash shall be of variegated work.

40. Likewise, for the glorious adornment of Aaron’s sons you shall have tunics and sashes and skullcaps made, for glorious splendor.

41. With these you shall clothe your brother Aaron and his sons. Anoint and install them, consecrating them as my priests.

42. You must also make linen pants for them, to cover their naked flesh from their loins to their thighs.

43. Aaron and his sons shall wear them whenever they go into the tent of meeting or approach the altar to minister in the sanctuary, lest they incur guilt and die. This shall be a perpetual ordinance for him and for his descendants.