³⁹ “Weave the tunic^(A) of fine linen and make the turban^(B) of fine linen. The sash is to be the work of an embroiderer. ⁴⁰ Make tunics, sashes and caps for Aaron’s sons^(C) to give them dignity and honor.^{(D) 41} After you put these clothes^(E) on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint^(F) and ordain them. Consecrate them so they may serve me as priests.^(G)

⁴² “Make linen undergarments^(H) as a covering for the body, reaching from the waist to the thigh. ⁴³ Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the tent of meeting^(I) or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place,^(J) so that they will not incur guilt and die.^(K)

“This is to be a lasting ordinance^(L) for Aaron and his descendants.

²⁷ For Aaron and his sons, they made tunics of fine linen^(A)—the work of a weaver— ²⁸ and the turban^(B) of fine linen, the linen caps and the undergarments of finely twisted linen. ²⁹ The sash was made of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn—the work of an embroiderer—as the Lord commanded Moses.

(Fine linen stands for the righteous acts^(B) of God’s holy people.)