Translations
Modern
And Moses said to them, “This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.”
Traditional
And Moses said unto the congregation, This is the thing which the Lord commanded to be done.
Literal
And Moses said to the congregation, “This is the word that YHWH commanded to do.”
Latin
…ait: Iste est sermo, quem jussit Dominus fieri.
Original
Hebrew
English
And Moses said to them, “This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.”
Notes
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
Parallels
People
Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt
Glossary
Aaron Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Eleazar History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Moses Ordain, Ordination Ordination Offering