6 He exalted Aharon (Aaron), a holy man like Mosheh (Moses),

even his brother, of the tribe of Levi.

7 He established an everlasting covenant with him,

and gave him the priesthood of the people.

He blessed him with stateliness,

and dressed him in a glorious robe.

8 He clothed him in perfect splendour,

and strengthened him with symbols of authority:

the linen trousers, the long robe, and the ephod.

9 He encircled him with pomegranates;

with many golden bells around him,

to make a sound as he went,

to make a sound that might be heard in the temple,

for a reminder for the children of his people;

10 with a holy garment, with gold, blue, and purple, the work of the embroiderer;

with an oracle of judgement—Urim and Tumim;

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 Yisrael (Israel);

12 with a crown of gold upon the mitre, having engraved on it, as on a signet, “HOLINESS”,

an ornament of honour, 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 burnt,

twice every day continually.

15 Mosheh (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 master, to serve as a priest,

and to bless his people in his name.

16 He chose him out of all living

to offer sacrifice to the master—

incense, and a sweet fragrance, for a memorial,

to make atonement for your people.

17 He gave to him in his commandments,

authority in the covenants of judgements,

to teach Ya’akov (Jacob) the testimonies,

and to enlighten Yisrael (Israel) in his law.

18 Strangers conspired against him

and envied him in the wilderness:

Datan and Aviram with their company,

and the congregation of Korah, with wrath and anger.

19 The master saw it, and it displeased him.

In the wrath of his anger, they were destroyed.

He did wonders upon them,

to consume them with flaming fire.

20 He added glory to Aharon (Aaron),

and gave him a heritage.

He divided to him the first fruits of the increase,

and prepared bread of first fruits in abundance.

21 Because they eat the sacrifices of the master,

which he gave to him and to his offspring.

22 However, in the land of the people, he has no inheritance,

and he has no portion amongst the people,

for the master himself is your portion and inheritance.