Leviticus 8:1

1 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

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, saying:
2 Take Aaron and his sons with him, the vestments, the anointing oil, the bull of sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread;
3 and assemble the whole congregation at the entrance of the tent of meeting.
4 And Moses did as the Lord commanded him. When the congregation was assembled at the entrance of the tent of meeting,
5 Moses said to the congregation, "This is what the Lord has commanded to be done."
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