Leviticus 10:8
Leviticus 10:8 in Multiple Translations
Then the LORD said to Aaron,
¶ And the LORD spake unto Aaron, saying,
And Jehovah spake unto Aaron, saying,
And the Lord said to Aaron:
The Lord told Aaron,
And the Lord spake vnto Aaron, saying,
And Jehovah speaketh unto Aaron, saying,
Then the LORD said to Aaron,
And the LORD spoke to Aaron, saying,
The Lord also said to Aaron:
Then Yahweh said to Aaron,
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 10:8
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Leviticus 10:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְדַבֵּ֣ר
יְהוָ֔ה
אֶֽל
אַהֲרֹ֖ן
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֣ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אַהֲרֹ֖ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 10:8
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֣ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אַהֲרֹ֖ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
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This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Leviticus 10:8
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Context — Restrictions for Priests
6Then Moses said to Aaron and his sons Eleazar and Ithamar, “Do not let your hair become disheveled and do not tear your garments, or else you will die, and the LORD will be angry with the whole congregation. But your brothers, the whole house of Israel, may mourn on account of the fire that the LORD has ignited.
7You shall not go outside the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, or you will die, for the LORD’s anointing oil is on you.” So they did as Moses instructed.
8Then the LORD said to Aaron,
9“You and your sons are not to drink wine or strong drink when you enter the Tent of Meeting, or else you will die; this is a permanent statute for the generations to come. 10You must distinguish between the holy and the common, between the clean and the unclean,Leviticus 10:8 Summary
This verse shows that the Lord is speaking directly to Aaron, giving him special instructions and responsibilities as the high priest. The Lord wants Aaron to know that He is with him and guiding him, even after the death of his sons. This verse reminds us that the Lord is always speaking to us, guiding us, and wanting a personal relationship with us, as seen in Jeremiah 33:3 and John 10:27. We can learn from Aaron's example to be faithful and obedient to the Lord, even in difficult times, and to prioritize the Lord's presence and instructions in our daily lives, just like the Psalmist in Psalm 119:105.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Lord speak directly to Aaron in this verse?
The Lord spoke directly to Aaron because Aaron was the high priest and the Lord wanted to give him specific instructions and responsibilities, as seen in Leviticus 10:8 and supported by Exodus 4:14-16 where the Lord also spoke directly to Moses and Aaron.
What is the significance of the Lord speaking to Aaron after the death of his sons?
The Lord speaking to Aaron after the death of his sons, as mentioned in Leviticus 10:1-7, shows that even in the midst of tragedy and loss, God still has a plan and purpose for His people, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Leviticus?
This verse is part of a larger section in Leviticus that deals with the priesthood and the rules for worship, as seen in Leviticus 8-10, and it helps to establish the importance of following God's instructions for worship, as supported by Deuteronomy 12:32 and Revelation 22:18-19.
What can we learn from the Lord's direct communication with Aaron?
We can learn that the Lord desires a personal relationship with His people and that He will often speak directly to those who are seeking to follow Him, as seen in John 10:27 and Isaiah 30:21.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that the Lord speaks to me today, and how can I be more attentive to His voice?
- How can I, like Aaron, remain faithful and obedient to the Lord even in the midst of difficult circumstances?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be more careful to distinguish between the holy and the common, as the Lord instructs Aaron in the next verse, Leviticus 10:10?
- How can I apply the principles of this verse to my own life and relationships, and what would it look like to prioritize the Lord's instructions and presence in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 10:8
And the Lord spake unto Aaron,.... Because he was a prophet, Aben Ezra says; but the reason rather seems to be, because be was the high priest, and now invested with his office, and in the execution
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 10:8
And the LORD spake unto Aaron, saying, Do not drink wine ... This prohibition, and the accompanying admonitions, following immediately the occurrence of so fatal a catastrophe, has given rise to an
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 10:8
(8) And the Lord spake unto Aaron.—As half of the staff of the priesthood had thus been struck down, and the other half were not allowed to mourn over the departed, the chief of the survivors might have thought that God was altogether displeased with the newly created pontificate. To comfort him, therefore, as well as to restore the prestige of this sacred office in the eyes of the people, who had witnessed the disobedience and punishment of the spiritual functionaries, the Lord, who hitherto made all such communications to Moses, now honours Aaron with speaking to him immediately.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 10:8
7. for the anointing oil of the Lord is upon you] The commands of this verse do not necessarily imply that the seven days of consecration (Leviticus 8:33) are not yet ended, for a similar statement is applied in Leviticus 21:12 to the high priest at all times. (4) Wine and strong drink forbidden (8, 9) Aaron is the direct recipient of God’s commands here and in Numbers 18:1; Numbers 18:8; Numbers 18:20 only. Elsewhere they are given ‘unto Moses and unto Aaron’ or ‘unto Moses, saying, Speak unto Aaron.’ According to an old tradition, Nadab and Abihu offered strange fire when under the influence of wine. The close connexion of this prohibition with the record of their transgression is probably the basis of this tradition. In many ancient cults wine was forbidden to priests and other officials. Cp. Ezekiel 44:21.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 10:8
THE PRIESTS WINE AND STRONG DRINK, Leviticus 10:8-11. 9. Do not drink wine — This wine is in Hebrew yayin, the most general term for this beverage, especially when it is intoxicating. “Yayin is a mocker.” Proverbs 20:1.