Leviticus 8:5
New International Version
Moses said to the assembly, “This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.”

New Living Translation
Moses announced to them, “This is what the LORD has commanded us to do!”

English Standard Version
And Moses said to the congregation, “This is the thing that the LORD has commanded to be done.”

Berean Standard Bible
And Moses said to them, “This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.”

King James Bible
And Moses said unto the congregation, This is the thing which the LORD commanded to be done.

New King James Version
And Moses said to the congregation, “This is what the LORD commanded to be done.”

New American Standard Bible
Moses said to the congregation, “This is the thing which the LORD has commanded us to do.”

NASB 1995
Moses said to the congregation, “This is the thing which the LORD has commanded to do.”

NASB 1977
Moses said to the congregation, “This is the thing which the LORD has commanded to do.”

Legacy Standard Bible
and Moses said to the congregation, “This is the thing which Yahweh has commanded to do.”

Amplified Bible
Moses said to the congregation, “This is what the LORD has commanded us to do.”

Christian Standard Bible
Moses said to them, “This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Moses said to them, “This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.”

American Standard Version
And Moses said unto the congregation, This is the thing which Jehovah hath commanded to be done.

Contemporary English Version
he said, "We are here to follow the LORD's instructions."

English Revised Version
And Moses said unto the congregation, This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded to be done.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses told the congregation, "The LORD has commanded that this is what you must do."

Good News Translation
he said to them, "What I am now about to do is what the LORD has commanded."

International Standard Version
Moses told the congregation, "This is what the LORD commanded to be done."

Majority Standard Bible
And Moses said to them, ?This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.?

NET Bible
Then Moses said to the congregation: "This is what the LORD has commanded to be done."

New Heart English Bible
Moses said to the congregation, "This is the thing which the LORD has commanded to be done."

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses said to the congregation, This is the thing which the LORD commanded to be done.

World English Bible
Moses said to the congregation, “This is the thing which Yahweh has commanded to be done.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Moses says to the congregation, “This [is] the thing which YHWH has commanded to do.”

Young's Literal Translation
and Moses saith unto the company, 'This is the thing which Jehovah hath commanded to do.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will say to the assembly, This the word which Jehovah commanded to do.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He said: This is the word that the Lord hath commanded to be done.

Catholic Public Domain Version
he said: “This is the word that the Lord has ordered to be done.”

New American Bible
Moses told them: “This is what the LORD has ordered to be done.”

New Revised Standard Version
Moses said to the congregation, “This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Moses said to the congregation, This is the commandment which the LORD has commanded to be done.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
This is the commandment that LORD JEHOVAH commanded to do.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses said unto the congregation: 'This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded to be done.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses said to the congregation, This is the thing which the Lord has commanded you to do.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Moses Consecrates Aaron and His Sons
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.” 6Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.…

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. ...

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. ...

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

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.

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.

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

1 Samuel 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

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.

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, ...

Numbers 18:1-7
So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...

Exodus 28:41
After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests.

Hebrews 8:3-6
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.” ...

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And Moses said to the congregation, This is the thing which the LORD commanded to be done.

Lord commanded to be done

Exodus 29:4
And Aaron and his sons thou shalt bring unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and shalt wash them with water.

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Leviticus 8
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18. Their burnt offering
22. The ram of consecration
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And Moses said to them
Moses, as the leader and prophet of Israel, acts as the intermediary between God and the people. His role is crucial in conveying God's instructions, highlighting the importance of obedience to divine commands. This reflects the broader biblical theme of prophetic leadership, as seen in figures like Samuel (1 Samuel 3:20) and Elijah (1 Kings 18:36).

“This is what the LORD
The use of "LORD" in all capitals signifies the Tetragrammaton, YHWH, the covenant name of God. This emphasizes the personal and relational aspect of God with Israel. It underscores the authority and divine origin of the instructions, linking back to God's covenant promises to Abraham (Genesis 17:1-8).

has commanded
The concept of divine command is central to the covenant relationship. God's commands are not arbitrary but are given for the well-being and holiness of His people (Deuteronomy 6:24). This reflects the broader biblical narrative where obedience to God's commands is a sign of faithfulness, as seen in the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9).

to be done.”
The emphasis on action ("to be done") highlights the practical aspect of faith. It is not enough to hear God's commands; they must be enacted. This anticipates the New Testament teaching in James 1:22, where believers are called to be doers of the word. The specific context here involves the consecration of Aaron and his sons, a type of Christ as our High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16), foreshadowing the ultimate fulfillment of priestly duties in Jesus.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and to mediate His laws and commandments. In this context, Moses acts as the intermediary between God and the people, ensuring that God's instructions are followed precisely.

2. The Congregation
The assembly of the Israelites who are gathered to witness the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests. This event underscores the communal aspect of worship and obedience to God's commands.

3. The LORD
The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who commands the consecration of the priests. His instructions are central to the establishment of the priesthood and the proper worship practices of Israel.

4. Aaron and His Sons
The individuals being consecrated as priests. This event marks the beginning of the Levitical priesthood, which plays a crucial role in the religious life of Israel.

5. Consecration Ceremony
The event where Aaron and his sons are set apart for priestly service. This involves specific rituals and offerings as commanded by God, highlighting the importance of holiness and obedience.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Commands
Moses' actions demonstrate the importance of following God's instructions precisely. In our lives, we are called to obey God's Word and trust in His guidance.

The Role of Leadership in Worship
Moses' leadership in the consecration ceremony shows the responsibility of leaders to guide others in worship and obedience. Christian leaders today are called to shepherd their congregations faithfully.

The Community's Role in Worship
The presence of the congregation highlights the communal aspect of worship. As believers, we are part of a community that supports and encourages one another in our faith journey.

The Significance of Consecration
The consecration of Aaron and his sons signifies being set apart for God's service. As Christians, we are called to live holy lives, dedicated to serving God and others.(5) This is the thing which the Lord commanded.--That is, these are the instructions which are given in Exodus 29:1-37, and which Moses now published to the assembled representatives of the people.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

said
וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

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

“This
זֶ֣ה (zeh)
Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

is what
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
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

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

to be done.”
לַעֲשֽׂוֹת׃ (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make


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