Leviticus 8:4
New International Version
Moses did as the LORD commanded him, and the assembly gathered at the entrance to the tent of meeting.

New Living Translation
So Moses followed the LORD’s instructions, and the whole community assembled at the Tabernacle entrance.

English Standard Version
And Moses did as the LORD commanded him, and the congregation was assembled at the entrance of the tent of meeting.

Berean Standard Bible
So Moses did as the LORD had commanded him, and the assembly gathered at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

King James Bible
And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and the assembly was gathered together unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

New King James Version
So Moses did as the LORD commanded him. And the congregation was gathered together at the door of the tabernacle of meeting.

New American Standard Bible
So Moses did just as the LORD commanded him. When the congregation was assembled at the doorway of the tent of meeting,

NASB 1995
So Moses did just as the LORD commanded him. When the congregation was assembled at the doorway of the tent of meeting,

NASB 1977
So Moses did just as the LORD commanded him. When the congregation was assembled at the doorway of the tent of meeting,

Legacy Standard Bible
So Moses did just as Yahweh commanded him. Then the congregation was assembled at the doorway of the tent of meeting,

Amplified Bible
Moses did as the LORD commanded him, and the congregation was assembled at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting.

Christian Standard Bible
So Moses did as the LORD commanded him, and the community assembled at the entrance to the tent of meeting.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So Moses did as the LORD commanded him, and the community assembled at the entrance to the tent of meeting.

American Standard Version
And Moses did as Jehovah commanded him; and the congregation was assembled at the door of the tent of meeting.

Contemporary English Version
Moses obeyed the LORD, and when everyone had come together,

English Revised Version
And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and the congregation was assembled at the door of the tent of meeting.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses did as the LORD commanded him, and the congregation gathered at the entrance to the tent of meeting.

Good News Translation
Moses did as the LORD had commanded, and when the community had assembled,

International Standard Version
So Moses did just as the LORD had commanded him. He assembled the congregation at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

Majority Standard Bible
So Moses did as the LORD had commanded him, and the assembly gathered at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

NET Bible
So Moses did just as the LORD commanded him, and the congregation assembled at the entrance of the Meeting Tent.

New Heart English Bible
Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and the congregation was assembled at the door of the Tent of Meeting.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and the assembly was gathered to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

World English Bible
Moses did as Yahweh commanded him; and the congregation was assembled at the door of the Tent of Meeting.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Moses does as YHWH has commanded him, and the congregation is assembled to the opening of the Tent of Meeting,

Young's Literal Translation
And Moses doth as Jehovah hath commanded him, and the company is assembled unto the opening of the tent of meeting,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will do as Jehovah commanded him: and the assembly will be gathered together to the door of the tent of appointment.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Moses did as the Lord had commanded. And all the multitude being gathered together before the door of the tabernacle,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Moses did as the Lord had commanded. And when all the crowd was gathered together before the entrance of the tabernacle,

New American Bible
Moses did as the LORD had commanded. When the community had assembled at the entrance of the tent of meeting,

New Revised Standard Version
And Moses did as the LORD commanded him. When the congregation was assembled at the entrance of the tent of meeting,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and the assembly was gathered together at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe did as LORD JEHOVAH commanded him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and the congregation was assembled at the door of the tent of meeting.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses did as the Lord appointed him, and he assembled the congregation at the door of the tabernacle of witness.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Moses Consecrates Aaron and His Sons
3and assemble the whole congregation at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.” 4So Moses did as the LORD had commanded him, and the assembly gathered at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. 5And Moses said to them, “This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.”…

Cross References
Exodus 29:1-9
“Now this is what you are to do to consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests: Take a young bull and two rams without blemish, / along with unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil. Make them out of fine wheat flour, / put them in a basket, and present them in the basket, along with the bull and the two rams. ...

Numbers 8:5-22
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, / “Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean. / This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves. ...

Hebrews 5:1-4
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...

Exodus 40:12-15
Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. / And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. / Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. ...

Numbers 3:3
These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.

Hebrews 7:27-28
Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. / For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

Exodus 28:1-3
“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. / Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. / You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest.

1 Samuel 16:13
So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

Hebrews 9:6-10
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ...

Exodus 29:35-37
This is what you are to do for Aaron and his sons based on all that I have commanded you, taking seven days to ordain them. / Sacrifice a bull as a sin offering each day for atonement. Purify the altar by making atonement for it, and anoint it to consecrate it. / For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will become most holy; whatever touches the altar will be holy.

1 Kings 19:16
You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet.

Hebrews 10:11-14
Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. / But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. / Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, ...

Exodus 40:13-16
And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. / Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. / Anoint them just as you anointed their father, so that they may also serve Me as priests. Their anointing will qualify them for a permanent priesthood throughout their generations.” ...

1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

Hebrews 8:3-5
And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer. / Now if He were on earth, He would not be a priest, since there are already priests who offer gifts according to the law. / The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”


Treasury of Scripture

And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and the assembly was gathered together to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Leviticus 8:9,13,17,29,35
And he put the mitre upon his head; also upon the mitre, even upon his forefront, did he put the golden plate, the holy crown; as the LORD commanded Moses…

Exodus 39:1,5,7,21,26,29,31,32,42,43
And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet, they made cloths of service, to do service in the holy place, and made the holy garments for Aaron; as the LORD commanded Moses…

Deuteronomy 12:32
What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.

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Leviticus 8
1. Moses consecrates Aaron and his sons
14. Their sin offering
18. Their burnt offering
22. The ram of consecration
31. The place and time of their consecration














So Moses did
The phrase "So Moses did" underscores the obedience of Moses to God's commands. In Hebrew, the verb used here is "ויעש" (vaya'as), which means "and he did" or "and he made." This reflects a consistent theme throughout the Pentateuch, where Moses is portrayed as a faithful servant who executes God's instructions precisely. His obedience is a model for believers, emphasizing the importance of following God's will without deviation. Moses' actions here set a precedent for leadership that is rooted in submission to divine authority.

as the LORD had commanded him
This phrase highlights the divine origin of the instructions Moses followed. The Hebrew word for "commanded" is "צוה" (tzavah), which conveys a sense of authoritative direction. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) signifies the covenantal relationship between God and Israel. It is a reminder that the instructions given to Moses were not arbitrary but were part of a divine plan for the sanctification and organization of the Israelite community. This obedience to divine command is central to the narrative of Leviticus, which focuses on holiness and the proper worship of God.

and the assembly gathered
The term "assembly" refers to the congregation of Israel, the collective body of God's chosen people. In Hebrew, the word is "העדה" (ha'edah), which can mean a gathering or congregation. This gathering at the entrance of the Tent of Meeting signifies a communal participation in the consecration of Aaron and his sons. It reflects the communal nature of worship and the importance of the community in the religious life of Israel. The assembly's presence underscores the public and communal aspect of the priestly ordination, emphasizing accountability and shared witness.

at the entrance
The "entrance" to the Tent of Meeting is a significant location, serving as the threshold between the common and the sacred. In Hebrew, the word is "פתח" (petach), meaning "opening" or "doorway." This location is symbolic of access to God's presence, as the Tent of Meeting was where God communicated with Moses. The entrance is a place of transition, where the people of Israel could approach the divine, yet it also marks a boundary that only the consecrated priests could cross. It represents the accessibility of God to His people, while also maintaining the necessary reverence and separation.

to the Tent of Meeting
The "Tent of Meeting," or "אוהל מועד" (Ohel Mo'ed) in Hebrew, was the portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their desert wanderings. It was the central place of worship and the location where God would meet with Moses. The Tent of Meeting symbolizes God's desire to dwell among His people and to be accessible to them. It serves as a precursor to the Temple in Jerusalem and ultimately points to the incarnation of Christ, who "tabernacled" among us (John 1:14). The Tent of Meeting is a powerful symbol of God's presence, guidance, and the covenant relationship with His people.

(4) And Moses did as the Lord commanded him.--That is, he not only summoned Aaron and his sons, but had their holy vestments, the oil, and the sacrifices brought, which were necessary for the consecration.

Unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.--Better, to the entrance of the tent of meeting. These representatives of the people, and as many more as the place would conveniently hold, occupied the ?court-yard, whilst the people at large who wished to witness the solemn consecration of the priesthood probably occupied the neighbouring places which overlooked the enclosure. According to a tradition which obtained in the time of Christ, this ceremony took place on the 23rd of the month Adar, or February.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Moses
מֹשֶׁ֔ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

did
וַיַּ֣עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

as
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

had commanded him,
צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

and the assembly
הָֽעֵדָ֔ה (hā·‘ê·ḏāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage

gathered
וַתִּקָּהֵל֙ (wat·tiq·qā·hêl)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 6950: To gather as an assembly or congregation

at
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the entrance
פֶּ֖תַח (pe·ṯaḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way

to the Tent
אֹ֥הֶל (’ō·hel)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 168: A tent

of Meeting.
מוֹעֵֽד׃ (mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting


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