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Sirach 45:13 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Before him there never have been anything like it. No stranger put them on, but only his sons and his offspring perpetually. "
Sirach 45:13
Verse in Context
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11 with twisted scarlet, the work of the craftsman; with precious stones engraved like a signet, in a setting of gold, the work of the jeweller, for a reminder engraved in writing, after the number of the tribes of Israel;
12 with a crown of gold upon the mitre, having engraved on it, as on a signet, “HOLINESS”, an ornament of honor, the work of an expert, the desires of the eyes, goodly and beautiful.
13 Before him there never have been anything like it. No stranger put them on, but only his sons and his offspring perpetually.
14 His sacrifices shall be wholly burned, twice every day continually.
15 Moses consecrated him, and anointed him with holy oil. It was an everlasting covenant with him and to his offspring, all the days of heaven, to minister to the Lord, to serve as a priest, and to bless his people in his name.
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Sirach 45:1
"He brought out of him a man of mercy, who found favor in the sight of all people, a man loved by God and men, even Moses, whose memory is blessed."
Sirach 45:2
"He made him equal to the glory of the saints, and magnified him in the fears of his enemies."
Sirach 45:3
"By his words he caused the wonders to cease. God glorified him in the sight of kings. He gave him commandments for his people and showed him part of his glory."
Sirach 45:4
"He sanctified him in his faithfulness and meekness. He chose him out of all people."
Sirach 45:5
"He made him to hear his voice, led him into the thick darkness, and gave him commandments face to face, even the law of life and knowledge, that he might teach Jacob the covenant, and Israel his judgments."
Sirach 45:6
"He exalted Aaron, a holy man like Moses, even his brother, of the tribe of Levi."
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