Translations
Modern
On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel.
Traditional
And it came to pass on the eighth day, that Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel;
Literal
And it came to pass on the eighth day that Moses called for Aaron and for his sons and for the elders of Israel,
Latin
Facto autem octavo die, vocavit Moyses Aaron, et filios ejus, ac majores natu Israël, dixitque ad Aaron:
Original
Hebrew
English
On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel.
Notes
eighth day: The priests completed the seven-day probation period as commanded in Leviticus 8:35.
elders: See the study note on Leviticus 4:15.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Moses Offerings and Sacrifices
Topics
Aaron: Enters Upon the Priestly office Government: Mosaic: Closely Associated with Moses and Subsequent Leaders Offerings: Sin: Ordinances Concerning