Translations
Modern
“Speak to Aaron, his sons, and all the Israelites and tell them this is what the LORD has commanded:
Traditional
Speak unto Aaron, and unto his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them; This is the thing which the Lord hath commanded, saying,
Literal
“Speak to Aaron and to his sons and to all the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: This is the word that YHWH has commanded, saying,
Latin
Loquere Aaron et filiis ejus, et cunctis filiis Israël, dicens ad eos: Iste est sermo quem mandavit Dominus, dicens:
Original
Hebrew
English
“Speak to Aaron, his sons, and all the Israelites and tell them this is what the LORD has commanded:
Notes
This section explains how the people of Israel were to live in holiness. Holiness is not just one quality of God. It describes all that God is—his person, nature, and character (see study note on Exodus 3:5).
God's "glory" demonstrates his holiness (see Leviticus 9:6). God's covenant with Israel meant the people and the nation shared in God's holiness. This holiness relied on Israel's relationship with God. This relationship required Israel to meet certain ethical and ceremonial standards.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Banish, Banishment Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of