⁴² Make them linen undergarments^(A) to cover their naked bodies; they must extend from the waist^[a] to the thighs. ⁴³ These must be worn by Aaron and his sons whenever they enter the tent of meeting or approach the altar to minister in the sanctuary area, so that they do not incur guilt^(B) and die. This is to be a permanent statute^(C) for Aaron and for his future descendants.

The Other Priestly Garments

²⁷ They made the tunics of fine woven linen for Aaron and his sons. ²⁸ They also made the turban and the ornate headbands^[a] of fine linen, the undergarments,^{(A) 29} and the sash of finely spun linen of embroidered blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. They did just as the Lord had commanded Moses.