Definition: The word "aforesaid" is a phrase from the Old Testament in Hebrew that means "mention, state, declare." In this context, it refers to the preceding statement or information being mentioned or stated before it. In Hebrew, "aforesaid" appears in verses 2 and 3 of Deuteronomy 17:10-11 where Aaron says: "I said, 'You will not take a thing that is holy from the house of your God and from the temple which you have built.'" This verse states that Aaron's command to his priests was: "Before you take anything, state to me what I should do; for this may be an incident, and it might happen that something is found in the house or the sanctuary that is not holy. Therefore, before taking anything from the house of your God and the temple which you have built, declare my word." The Hebrew word "aforesaid" means to announce a promise by revealing the words or actions that are binding or required to be fulfilled. This phrase is often used in religious texts to outline instructions, commands, or promises before proceeding with action. For example, in Ezekiel 40:11-22, it's mentioned: "So you shall make an offering of a burnt offering and a peace offering, and the people must go in joy and be satisfied. For this is my commandment that you shall do: You shall not take a thing that is holy from the house of your God, nor from the temple which you have built, for I am against it."

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