Leviticus 8:1

1 And the LORD spoke unto 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 And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying,

2 Take Aaron and his sons with him and the garments and the anointing oil and the bullock for the sin and the two rams and the basket of unleavened bread

3 and gather all the congregation together at the door of the tabernacle of the testimony.

4 And Moses did as the LORD commanded him, and the congregation was gathered together unto the door of the tabernacle of the testimony.

5 And Moses said unto the congregation, This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.