Leviticus 8:1
Leviticus 8:1 in Multiple Translations
Then the LORD said to Moses,
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
And the Lord said to Moses,
The Lord told Moses,
Afterwarde the Lord spake vnto Moses, saying,
And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
Yahweh also said to Moses/me,
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 8:1
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Leviticus 8:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְדַבֵּ֥ר
יְהוָ֖ה
אֶל
מֹשֶׁ֥ה
לֵּ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מֹשֶׁ֥ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
לֵּ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 8:1
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֥ר
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.
יְהוָ֖ה
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.
לֵּ/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 8:1
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- Leviticus 8:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 8:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 8:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 8:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 8:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 8:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 8:1
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 8:1
Context — Moses Consecrates Aaron and His Sons
Leviticus 8:1 Summary
[Leviticus 8:1 shows us that God cares about the details of our lives and wants to guide us personally, just like He guided Moses. This verse reminds us that God is a personal God who wants to communicate with us, as seen in Jeremiah 33:3. By listening to God's voice and following His instructions, we can experience His presence and guidance in our lives, just like Moses did. This is similar to what we see in Exodus 25:22, where God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of God speaking directly to Moses in Leviticus 8:1?
This direct communication highlights God's personal involvement in the establishment of the priesthood and the importance of following His instructions, as seen in Exodus 25:22 and Numbers 7:89.
Why does the verse not provide more details about the conversation between God and Moses?
The focus of Leviticus 8:1 is on the initiation of the conversation, which sets the stage for the instructions that follow, emphasizing God's authority and Moses' role as a mediator, similar to Exodus 19:3 and Deuteronomy 5:5.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of the Bible?
Leviticus 8:1 is part of the larger story of God's redemption, foreshadowing the role of Jesus Christ as our High Priest, as mentioned in Hebrews 3:1 and 10:21.
What can we learn from God's direct communication with Moses in this verse?
This verse teaches us about the importance of listening to God's voice and following His instructions, as emphasized in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 33:3.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to hear God's voice in my life, and how can I be more attentive to His guidance?
- How can I apply the principle of following God's instructions, as seen in this verse, to my own life and decisions?
- What role does humility play in receiving God's instructions, and how can I cultivate humility in my relationship with God?
- In what ways can I, like Moses, be a mediator or bridge between God and others, and what responsibilities come with this role?
Gill's Exposition on 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 8:1
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 8:1
CHAPTER 8 Moses by God’ s command calls together Aaron and his sons, and the whole congregation, . Washes Aaron and his sons, . Puts on the priestly garments, . Anoints the tabernacle, with the altar and laver, to sanctify them, ,11. Anoints Aaron, . Puts the holy garments on his sons, . Offers sacrifices for them; a bullock for a sin-offering, ; and a ram for a burnt-offering, ; and a second ram for consecration; uses the blood about some parts of their bodies; gives the parts into their hands to wave before the Lord, and sprinkles of the anointing oil and blood from upon the altar on them and their garments, . Declares to them God’ s charge, which they perform, . This is here premised, to show that Moses did not confer the priesthood upon Aaron by virtue of his relation or affection to him, but by God’ s appointment, which also appears from the following story.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 8:1
Leviticus 8:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,Ver. 1. And the Lord spake.] And for the rest of the chapter, read the notes on Exodus 28:1-43; Exodus 29:1-46; Exodus 30:1-38.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 8:1
VIII.(1) And the Lord spake unto Moses.—As the consecration of Aaron and his sons to the priesthood which the Lord commanded Moses to effect (Exodus 28:1-43) was to be accompanied by different kinds of sacrifices (Exodus 29:1-37), it was first of all necessary to define the ritual of each sacrifice. This was therefore done in Leviticus 1-7, and the lawgiver now proceeds to record the communication which he received from the Lord respecting the appointment to the sacerdotal office, thus resuming the narrative which was broken off at the end of Exodus.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 8:1
CHAPTER VIII Moses is commanded to consecrate Aaron and his sons, 1-3. Moses convenes the congregation; washes, clothes, and anoints Aaron, 4-12. He also clothes Aaron's sons, 13. Offers a bullock for them as a sin-offering, 14-17. And a ram for a burnt-offering, 18-21. And another ram for a consecration-offering, 22-24. The fat, with cakes of unleavened bread, and the right shoulder of the ram, he offers as a wave-offering, and afterwards burns, 25-28. The breast, which was the part of Moses, he also waves, 29. And sprinkles oil and blood upon Aaron and his sons, 30. The flesh of the consecration ram is to be boiled and eaten at the door of the tabernacle, 31, 32.
Moses commands Aaron and his sons to abide seven days at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, which they do accordingly, 33-36. NOTES ON CHAP VIII
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 8:1
The Consecration of Aaron and his sons (Leviticus 8:1-17) 1. See critical note on these chapters in App. I (b), pp. 159 ff. Instructions to consecrate Aaron and his sons have already been given, Exodus 29:1-37. The account given in this chapter follows very closely the words of Exodus 29, with which it should be carefully compared. The ceremonies connected with the consecration were: (a) washing (Leviticus 8:6), (b) vesting (Leviticus 8:7-9; Leviticus 8:13), (c) anointing (Leviticus 8:10-12), (d) offering sacrifices, which were of three kinds; (1) a Sin-Offering (Leviticus 8:14-17), (2) a Burnt-Offering (Leviticus 8:18-21), (3) the ram of consecration (Leviticus 8:22-32), which was treated as a Peace-Offering, but with additional ritual appropriate to the special occasion.