Leviticus 8:1

Preparing the Priests to Serve the LORD

1 The LORD spoke to Moses. He said,

Leviticus 8:1 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 8:1

And the Lord spake unto Moses
The following section or paragraph, relating to the consecration of Aaron and his sons, was delivered, according to Jarchi, seven days before the setting up of the tabernacle; but to me it seems to have been delivered after the setting it up, since it was out of the tabernacle that the Lord said all those things recorded in the preceding chapters; and after he had given out the laws concerning sacrifices, then he renewed the order for the consecration of Aaron and his sons, that they might offer them: saying;
as follows.

Leviticus 8:1 In-Context

1 The LORD spoke to Moses. He said,

2 "Bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Bring their clothes and the anointing oil. Bring the bull for the sin offering. Also bring two rams. And bring the basket with the bread that is made without yeast.

3 Then gather the whole community at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting."

4 Moses did just as the LORD had commanded him. All of the people gathered together at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

5 Moses said to the people, "Here is what the LORD has commanded us to do."