Sirach 45:1–9
1He 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.↗
2He made him equal to the glory of the saints, and magnified him in the fears of his enemies.↗
3By 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.↗
4He sanctified him in his faithfulness and meekness. He chose him out of all people.↗
5He 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.↗
6He exalted Aaron, a holy man like Moses, even his brother, of the tribe of Levi.↗
7He 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.↗
8He clothed him in perfect splendor, and strengthened him with symbols of authority: the linen trousers, the long robe, and the ephod.↗
9He 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;↗
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