Vayikra 8:1

1 And Hashem spoke unto Moshe, saying,

Vayikra 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.

Vayikra 8:1 In-Context

1 And Hashem spoke unto Moshe, saying,

2 Take Aharon and his Banim with him, and the garments, and the shemen hamishchah (anointing oil), and a bull for the chattat (sin offering), and two rams, and a basket of matzot;

3 And gather thou Kol HaEdah together unto the entrance of the Ohel Mo’ed.

4 And Moshe did as Hashem commanded him; and HaEdah (the Assembly) was gathered together unto the entrance of the Ohel Mo’ed.

5 And Moshe said unto HaEdah, This is the thing which Hashem commanded to be done.