# man of God

This phrase usually means a prophet of Yahweh. AT: "a man who hears and tells words from God"

# Did I not reveal myself ... house?

This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. AT: "You should know that I revealed myself ... house." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

# the house of your ancestor

The word "house" is a metonym for the people who lived in the house. AT: "the family of your ancestor" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# your ancestor

Aaron

# to go up to my altar, and to burn incense

This refers to making an offering to Yahweh.

# to wear an ephod before me

The words "wear an ephod" are a metonym for the work of the priests who wear the ephod. AT: "to do what I had commanded the priests to do" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])