Exodus 28:38

³⁶ You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD.

³⁷ Fasten to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban; it shall be on the front of the turban.

And it will be worn on Aaron’s forehead, so that he may bear the iniquity of the holy things that the sons of Israel consecrate with regard to all their holy gifts. It shall always be on his forehead, so that they may be acceptable before the LORD.

³⁹ You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash.

⁴⁰ Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor.

This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB: And it will be worn on Aaron’s forehead, so that he may bear the iniquity of the holy things that the sons of Israel consecrate with regard to all their holy gifts. It shall always be on his forehead, so that they may be acceptable before the LORD.
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.
WEB: It shall be on Aaron’s forehead, and Aaron shall bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall make holy in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always on his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD.
ASV: And it shall be upon Aaron`s forehead, and Aaron shall 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 Jehovah.
DARBY: And it shall be upon Aaron's forehead, and Aaron shall bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all gifts of their holy things; and it shall be continually on his forehead, that they may be accepted before Jehovah.
BLB: And it shall be on the forehead of Aaron, and Aaron shall bear the iniquity of the holy things that the sons of Israel shall sanctify for all their holy gifts; and it shall be on his forehead continually, for a pleasing thing for them before the face of YHWH.

ÅB: Over Arons panne skal den sitte, så Aron kan bære den synd som henger ved de hellige ting Israels barn vier til Herren, alle de hellige gaver de bærer fram; den skal alltid sitte over hans panne, for at de kan finne velbehag for Herrens åsyn.
OTB: Den skal være på Arons panne, og Aron skal bære skylden for de hellige gavene som israelittene innvier, uansett hva deres gaver måtte være. Den skal alltid være på hans panne, slik at de kan bli akseptable for Herren.
B1930: Over Arons panne skal den sitte, så Aron kan bære den synd som henger ved de hellige ting Israels barn vier til Herren, alle de hellige gaver de bærer frem; den skal alltid sitte over hans panne, forat de kan finne velbehag for Herrens åsyn.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

1 Peter 2:24
He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”
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Numbers 18:1
So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood.
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Leviticus 10:17
“Why didn’t you eat the sin offering in the holy place? For it is most holy; it was given to you to take away the guilt of the congregation by making atonement for them before the LORD.
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John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
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Hebrews 9:28
so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.
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Leviticus 22:9
The priests must keep My charge, lest they bear the guilt and die because they profane it. I am the LORD who sanctifies them.
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Leviticus 22:27
“When an ox, a sheep, or a goat is born, it must remain with its mother for seven days. From the eighth day on, it will be acceptable as an offering made by fire to the LORD.
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Ezekiel 4:4–6
Then lie down on your left side and place the iniquity of the house of Israel upon yourself. You are to bear their iniquity for the number of days you lie on your side.
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