Leviticus 15:1

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Leviticus 15:1 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,

King James Version KJV

And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying,

American Standard Version ASV

And Jehovah spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying,

Bible in Basic English BBE

And the Lord said to Moses and to Aaron,

Free Bible Version FBV

The Lord told Moses and Aaron,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Moreouer the Lord spake vnto Moses, and to Aaron, saying,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, and unto Aaron, saying,

World English Bible WEB

The LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

Translation for Translators T4T

Yahweh also said to Moses/me and Aaron,

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Leviticus 15:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יְדַבֵּ֣ר יְהוָ֔ה אֶל מֹשֶׁ֥ה וְ/אֶֽל אַהֲרֹ֖ן לֵ/אמֹֽר

וַ/יְדַבֵּ֣ר dâbar H1696 to speak Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms

יְהוָ֔ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

מֹשֶׁ֥ה Môsheh H4872 Moses N-proper

וְ/אֶֽל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Conj | Prep

אַהֲרֹ֖ן ʼAhărôwn H175 Aaron N-proper

לֵ/אמֹֽר ʼâmar H559 to say Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 15:1

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.

אֶל 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.

מֹשֶׁ֥ה Môsheh H4872 "Moses" N-proper

Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus

Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.

וְ/אֶֽל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Conj | Prep

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" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

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 15:1

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Context
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Leviticus 15:1 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 15:1
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 15:1
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 15:1
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 15:1
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 15:1
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 15:1
Sermons on Leviticus 15:1

Context — The Uncleanness of Men

1And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,

2“Say to the Israelites, ‘When any man has a bodily discharge, the discharge is unclean. 3This uncleanness is from his discharge, whether his body allows the discharge to flow or blocks it. So his discharge will bring about uncleanness.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Amos 3:7	Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.
2	Leviticus 13:1	Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron,
3	Leviticus 11:1	The LORD spoke again to Moses and Aaron, telling them,
4	Psalms 25:14	The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.
5	Hebrews 1:1	On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets.

Leviticus 15:1 Summary

[Leviticus 15:1 tells us that God spoke to Moses and Aaron, giving them instructions to pass on to the Israelites. This shows us that God wants to communicate with His people and give them guidance and direction, just like He did with Adam and Eve in Genesis 2:16-17 and with the disciples in Matthew 28:18-20. By listening to God's voice and following His instructions, we can learn to live in a way that is pleasing to Him and brings us closer to His heart, as seen in John 14:15 and 1 John 2:3-6.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did God speak to Moses and Aaron in Leviticus 15:1?

God spoke to Moses and Aaron to give them instructions to pass on to the Israelites, as seen in Leviticus 15:1, similar to how He communicated with them in Exodus 25:1 and Numbers 1:1 to give them laws and guidelines for the Israelites.

What is the significance of God addressing both Moses and Aaron in this verse?

By addressing both Moses and Aaron, God is emphasizing the importance of their roles as leaders and priests, as seen in Exodus 4:14 and Numbers 3:1-10, in conveying His message to the Israelites.

How does this verse fit into the larger context of the book of Leviticus?

Leviticus 15:1 is part of a larger section dealing with ceremonial cleanliness, as seen in Leviticus 11-15, which is meant to teach the Israelites about God's holiness and their need for purification, as also discussed in Ezekiel 36:25-27 and Hebrews 9:13-14.

What can we learn from God's direct communication with Moses and Aaron in this verse?

This verse shows us that God desires to communicate with His people, as seen in Jeremiah 33:3 and John 10:27, and that He often uses human leaders to convey His message, as seen in Acts 13:1-3 and 1 Timothy 4:1-5.

Reflection Questions

What does it mean for God to speak directly to us, and how can we be more attentive to His voice in our lives?
How do we, like Moses and Aaron, respond to God's call to leadership and service in our own lives and communities?
What are some ways we can apply the principles of ceremonial cleanliness in Leviticus to our own spiritual lives, seeking to be purified and holy as God is holy?
How can we balance the need for God's guidance and direction in our lives with the responsibility to make our own decisions and choices, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and James 1:5-8?

Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 15:1

And the Lord spake unto Moses, and unto Aaron,.... Aaron is spoken to as well Moses, because some of these purifications, after mentioned, depended on the priest, as the affair of profluvious men and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 15:1

And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying, No JFB commentary on this verse.

Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 15:1

XV.(1) And the Lord spake unto Moses and to Aaron.—This chapter, which lays down the laws of uncleanness arising from issues, discusses two diseased and three natural secretions.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 15:1

CHAPTER XV Laws concerning uncleanness of men, 1-12. Mode of cleansing, 13-15. Of uncleanness, accidental and casual, 16-15. Laws concerning the uncleanness of women, 10-27. Mode of cleansing, 28-30. Recapitulation of the ordinances relative to the preceding cases, 31-33. NOTES ON CHAP. XV

Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 15:1

This chapter would seem to take its place more naturally before Leviticus 12:1-8, with the subject of which it is inmediately connected. Compare especially Leviticus 12:2 with Leviticus 15:19.

Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 15:1

1. Unto Moses and to Aaron — There must have been in the mind of Jehovah a reason for sometimes addressing Moses alone and sometimes addressing both Moses and Aaron. That reason is not revealed.

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