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Leviticus 8

Leviticus 8:18

The Priests’ Burnt Offering · Leviticus 8:18–21
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Translations

Modern
Then Moses presented the ram for the burnt offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head.
Traditional
And he brought the ram for the burnt offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram.
Literal
And he brought near the ram of the burnt offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the ram.
Latin
Obtulit et arietem in holocaustum: super cujus caput cum imposuissent Aaron et filii ejus manus suas,

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Moses presented the ram for the burnt offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head.

Notes

Leviticus 8:18

ram for the burnt offering: See the study note on Leviticus 1:10–13.

Leviticus 8:1–36

In Exodus 28–29, the Lord gave Moses detailed instructions for clothing and ordaining Aaron and his sons as priests. In Exodus 39:1–31; 40:12–16; and Leviticus 8, they followed these commands. Moses did not only tell them the instructions. He performed the ceremonies to show the priests exactly what to do, as the Lord had commanded him (8:9, 13, 17, 21, 29). Since disobedience could lead to death, God ensured the priests understood their duties clearly.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Moses Ancient Law Codes Pure Worship

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel

Glossary

Aaron Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Moses Offerings and Sacrifices Ordain, Ordination Ordination Offering

Topics

Israel: First Sacrifice offered By, Under the Law Priest: The Time of Moses: Consecration of Priests: Ceremonies at Consecration of Offering Sacrifices