View Full Version : What's the Significance of "Aaron" in Freemasonry?
size_of_light
06-10-2009, 03:45 PM
Just wondering about the background or significance of the name/word "Aaron" in a Masonic context.
Thanks.
stevepenny
06-10-2009, 03:59 PM
Just wondering about the background or significance of the name/word "Aaron" in a Masonic context.
Thanks.
Hi,
The reference is to the 'Song of Ascents, of David'.
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!
It is like the precious oil upon the head, Coming down upon the beard, Even Aaron’s beard, Coming down upon the edge of his robes.
It is like the dew of Hermon Coming down upon the mountains of Zion; For there the LORD commanded the blessing—life forever.
It draws from the 133rd Psalm and is an invocation of Brotherly Love; one of the key tenets of Freemasonry.
Hope this helps.
size_of_light
06-10-2009, 04:13 PM
Hi,
The reference is to the 'Song of Ascents, of David'.
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!
It is like the precious oil upon the head, Coming down upon the beard, Even Aaron’s beard, Coming down upon the edge of his robes.
It is like the dew of Hermon Coming down upon the mountains of Zion; For there the LORD commanded the blessing—life forever.
It draws from the 133rd Psalm and is an invocation of Brotherly Love; one of the key tenets of Freemasonry.
Hope this helps.
Thanks Steve.
Do you know if there are any symbolic nods to "Aaron's rod" in Freemasonry?
stevepenny
06-10-2009, 04:26 PM
Thanks Steve.
Do you know if there are any symbolic nods to "Aaron's rod" in Freemasonry?
Not in the Blue Lodge (Craft Freemasonry).
It does however make an appearance in the ritual of the 'Side' Orders of Freemasonry.
size_of_light
06-10-2009, 04:43 PM
Not in the Blue Lodge (Craft Freemasonry).
It does however make an appearance in the ritual of the 'Side' Orders of Freemasonry.
Cool. Thanks again.
I'm not going anywhere with this...just taking a look at the background to the word in general and thought you guys might be able to help.
Cheers.
barney_rubble
07-10-2009, 12:57 AM
Well there is a guy named Aaron in my lodge.
In my jurisdiction that is it - nothing else.
deathbeast
08-10-2009, 01:23 AM
it could be a reference to Lamlash, they have a lodge, of course Lamlash is on the isle of Arran.
crap joke i know!
stevepenny
08-10-2009, 08:31 AM
it could be a reference to Lamlash, they have a lodge, of course Lamlash is on the isle of Arran.
crap joke i know!
THATS why I never go to Barrhead......crap jokes :):):):):)
deathbeast
09-10-2009, 11:17 PM
THATS why I never go to Barrhead......crap jokes :):):):):)
c'mon Steve its not all that bad, i admit the joke was shocking but it could have been worse, how much worse i have yet to ascertain but i am informed worse was just round the corner.
nayan
10-10-2009, 12:20 AM
i have a friend called aaron. does a parent choose the name aaron for a significant reason?
deathbeast
10-10-2009, 12:43 AM
the name "Aaron" is significant because it was the name of Moses brother. i am not suggesting that moses was a Freemason nor am i suggesting that there is any real connection between moses/Aaron and freemasonry, other than the religious link i.e. moses was a prophet of god and Freemasons believe in a higher power.