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Leviticus 8

Leviticus 8:6

Moses Consecrates Aaron and His Sons · Leviticus 8:1–13
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Translations

Modern
Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.
Traditional
And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.
Literal
And Moses brought near Aaron and his sons, and he washed them with the water,
Latin
Statimque obtulit Aaron et filios ejus. Cumque lavisset eos,

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.

Notes

Leviticus 8:6

washed them with water: This was the first step to remove impurity. The priests needed to be ceremonially clean before serving the Lord in holiness (Exodus 29:4; see Psalm 24:4).

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

Parallels

Exodus 29:1–9

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel 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

Topics

Ablution of Priests Priest: The Time of Moses: Consecration of Priests: Ceremonies at Consecration of Washing in Water Purification: Scriptures Relating To Purifications or Baptisms by Washing the Whole Body