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If you fail to do this, you will die, for this is what the LORD has commanded.” <a href="/esv/leviticus/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> At the entrance of the tent of meeting you shall remain day and night for seven days, performing what the LORD has charged, so that you do not die, for so I have been commanded.” <a href="/bsb/leviticus/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> You must remain at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting day and night for seven days and keep the LORD’s charge so that you will not die, for this is what I have been commanded.” <a href="/kjv/leviticus/8.htm">King James Bible</a> Therefore shall ye abide at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that ye die not: for so I am commanded. <a href="/nkjv/leviticus/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore you shall stay at the door of the tabernacle of meeting day and night for seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, so that you may not die; for so I have been commanded.” <a href="/nasb_/leviticus/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> At the doorway of the tent of meeting, moreover, you shall remain day and night for seven days and fulfill your duty to the LORD, so that you will not die; for so I have been commanded.” <a href="/nasb/leviticus/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220At the doorway of the tent of meeting, moreover, you shall remain day and night for seven days and keep the charge of the LORD, so that you will not die, for so I have been commanded.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/leviticus/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “At the doorway of the tent of meeting, moreover, you shall remain day and night for seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that you may not die, for so I have been commanded.” <a href="/lsb/leviticus/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> At the doorway of the tent of meeting, moreover, you shall remain day and night for seven days and keep the charge of Yahweh, so that you will not die, for so I have been commanded.” <a href="/amp/leviticus/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> You shall remain day and night for seven days at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting, doing what the Lord has required you to do, so that you will not die; for so I (Moses) have been commanded.” <a href="/csb/leviticus/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> You must remain at the entrance to the tent of meeting day and night for seven days and keep the LORD’s charge so that you will not die, for this is what I was commanded.” <a href="/hcsb/leviticus/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> You must remain at the entrance to the tent of meeting day and night for seven days and keep the LORD&#8217s charge so that you will not die, for this is what I was commanded.&#8221 <a href="/asv/leviticus/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And at the door of the tent of meeting shall ye abide day and night seven days, and keep the charge of Jehovah, that ye die not: for so I am commanded. <a href="/cev/leviticus/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD has told me that you must stay near the entrance to the tent for seven days and nights, or else you will die. <a href="/erv/leviticus/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And at the door of the tent of meeting shall ye abide day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that ye die not: for so I am commanded. <a href="/gwt/leviticus/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You will stay at the entrance to the tent of meeting day and night for seven days and serve as the LORD tells you. Then you will not die. This is what I was commanded." <a href="/gnt/leviticus/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> You must stay at the entrance of the Tent day and night for seven days, doing what the LORD has commanded. If you don't, you will die. This is what the LORD has commanded me." <a href="/isv/leviticus/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Stay seven days and nights at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and attend to the service of the LORD, so that you won't die, because this is what I've commanded." <a href="/msb/leviticus/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> You must remain at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting day and night for seven days and keep the LORD’s charge so that you will not die, for this is what I have been commanded.” <a href="/net/leviticus/8.htm">NET Bible</a> You must reside at the entrance of the Meeting Tent day and night for seven days and keep the charge of the LORD so that you will not die, for this is what I have been commanded." <a href="/nheb/leviticus/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You shall stay at the door of the Tent of Meeting day and night seven days, and keep the LORD's command, that you do not die: for so I am commanded." <a href="/wbt/leviticus/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore shall ye abide at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that ye die not: for so I am commanded. <a href="/web/leviticus/8.htm">World English Bible</a> You shall stay at the door of the Tent of Meeting day and night seven days, and keep Yahweh’s command, that you don’t die: for so I am commanded.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/leviticus/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and you abide at the opening of the Tent of Meeting by day and by night [for] seven days, and you have kept the charge of YHWH, and do not die, for so I have been commanded.” <a href="/ylt/leviticus/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and at the opening of the tent of meeting ye abide, by day and by night seven days, and ye have kept the charge of Jehovah, and die not, for so I have been commanded.' <a href="/slt/leviticus/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And at the door of the tent of appointment shall ye sit day and night seven days, and watch the watches of Jehovah, and ye shall not die: for so I was commanded.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/leviticus/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Day and night shall you remain in the tabernacle observing the watches of the Lord, lest you die: for so it hath been commanded me. <a href="/cpdv/leviticus/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Day and night you shall remain in the tabernacle, observing the watches of the Lord, otherwise you shall die. For so it has been commanded to me.” <a href="/nabre/leviticus/8.htm">New American Bible</a> You must remain at the entrance of the tent of meeting day and night for seven days, carrying out the prescriptions of the LORD, so that you do not die, for this is the command I have received.” <a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> You shall remain at the entrance of the tent of meeting day and night for seven days, keeping the LORD’s charge so that you do not die; for so I am commanded.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore you shall remain at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation day and night for seven days and keep the charge of the LORD'S observance, that you die not; for so I am commanded. <a href="/hpbt/leviticus/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And remain inside the door of the Time Tabernacle for seven days, day and night, and keep the charge of LORD JEHOVAH and you shall not die, because thus I was commanded.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/leviticus/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And at the door of the tent of meeting shall ye abide day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that ye die not; for so I am commanded. <a href="/sep/leviticus/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And ye shall remain seven days at the door of the tabernacle of witness, day and night; ye shall observe the ordinances of the Lord, that ye die not; for so has the Lord God commanded me. <a href="/parallel/leviticus/8-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=1941" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/leviticus/8.htm">The Ram of Ordination</a> …34What has been done today has been commanded by the LORD in order to make atonement on your behalf. 35<a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: tê·šə·ḇū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">You must remain</a> <a href="/hebrew/6607.htm" title="6607: ū·p̄e·ṯaḥ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Opening, doorway, entrance. From pathach; an opening, i.e. Door or entrance way.">at the entrance</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: ’ō·hel (N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">to the Tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: mō·w·‘êḏ (N-ms) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">of Meeting</a> <a href="/hebrew/3119.htm" title="3119: yō·w·mām (Adv) -- Daytime, by day. From yowm; daily.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/3915.htm" title="3915: wā·lay·lāh (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Night. Or leyl; also laylah; from the same as luwl; properly, a twist, i.e. Night; figuratively, adversity.">and night</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: šiḇ·‘aṯ (Number-msc) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">for seven</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yā·mîm (N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">days</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: ū·šə·mar·tem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2mp) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">and keep</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/4931.htm" title="4931: miš·me·reṯ (N-fsc) -- Fem. Of mishmar; watch, i.e. The act, or The sentry, the post; obj. Preservation, or Safe; fig. Observance, i.e. Duty or A usage or party.">charge</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">so that you will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: ṯā·mū·ṯū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">die,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">this is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣuw·wê·ṯî (V-Pual-Perf-1cs) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">I have been commanded.”</a> 36So Aaron and his sons did everything the LORD had commanded through Moses.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/29-35.htm">Exodus 29:35-37</a> This is what you are to do for Aaron and his sons based on all that I have commanded you, taking seven days to ordain them. / Sacrifice a bull as a sin offering each day for atonement. Purify the altar by making atonement for it, and anoint it to consecrate it. / For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will become most holy; whatever touches the altar will be holy. <a href="/numbers/3-10.htm">Numbers 3:10</a> So you shall appoint Aaron and his sons to carry out the duties of the priesthood; but any outsider who approaches the tabernacle must be put to death.” <a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Numbers 18:7</a> But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.” <a href="/exodus/40-12.htm">Exodus 40:12-15</a> Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. / And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. / Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. ... <a href="/1_samuel/3-1.htm">1 Samuel 3:1</a> And the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. Now in those days the word of the LORD was rare, and visions were scarce. <a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1-4</a> Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ... <a href="/hebrews/7-28.htm">Hebrews 7:28</a> For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever. <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a> you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6-10</a> When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ... <a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19-22</a> Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, / and since we have a great priest over the house of God, ... <a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13</a> Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? <a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">2 Chronicles 29:11</a> Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.” <a href="/2_chronicles/35-2.htm">2 Chronicles 35:2-6</a> He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. / To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. / Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. ... <a href="/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15-16</a> But the Levitical priests, who are descended from Zadok and who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, are to approach Me to minister before Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood, declares the Lord GOD. / They alone shall enter My sanctuary and draw near to My table to minister before Me. They will keep My charge.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Therefore shall you abide at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that you die not: for so I am commanded.the tabernacle<a href="/leviticus/14-8.htm">Leviticus 14:8</a> And he that is to be cleansed shall wash his clothes, and shave off all his hair, and wash himself in water, that he may be clean: and after that he shall come into the camp, and shall tarry abroad out of his tent seven days.<a href="/exodus/29-35.htm">Exodus 29:35</a> And thus shalt thou do unto Aaron, and to his sons, according to all things which I have commanded thee: seven days shalt thou consecrate them.<a href="/numbers/19-12.htm">Numbers 19:12</a> He shall purify himself with it on the third day, and on the seventh day he shall be clean: but if he purify not himself the third day, then the seventh day he shall not be clean.keep<a href="/leviticus/8-30.htm">Leviticus 8:30</a> And Moses took of the anointing oil, and of the blood which was upon the altar, and sprinkled it upon Aaron, and upon his garments, and upon his sons, and upon his sons' garments with him; and sanctified Aaron, and his garments, and his sons, and his sons' garments with him.<a href="/leviticus/10-1.htm">Leviticus 10:1</a> And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not.<a href="/numbers/3-7.htm">Numbers 3:7</a> And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation before the tabernacle of the congregation, to do the service of the tabernacle.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/24-14.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-1.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/exodus/32-34.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-9.htm">Command</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-34.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-33.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-23.htm">Death</a> <a href="/exodus/30-21.htm">Die</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-33.htm">Door</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-33.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-33.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-15.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-33.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-26.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-9.htm">Night</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-33.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">Performing</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Requires</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-33.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-33.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-33.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/exodus/34-12.htm">Watch</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/12-4.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/leviticus/18-25.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/numbers/4-31.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-1.htm">Command</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-36.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-5.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-4.htm">Death</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-2.htm">Die</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-7.htm">Door</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-7.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-7.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-19.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-5.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-13.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-16.htm">Night</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-7.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/numbers/3-28.htm">Performing</a> <a href="/numbers/7-5.htm">Requires</a> <a href="/leviticus/12-2.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-5.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-5.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Watch</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 8</div>1. <a href="/leviticus/8-1.htm">Moses consecrates Aaron and his sons</a> 14. <a href="/leviticus/8-14.htm">Their sin offering</a> 18. <a href="/leviticus/8-18.htm">Their burnt offering</a> 22. <a href="/leviticus/8-22.htm">The ram of consecration</a> 31. <a href="/leviticus/8-31.htm">The place and time of their consecration</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This word emphasizes the importance of staying in a designated place, reflecting a commitment to God's instructions. In the context of the priestly consecration, it signifies a period of dedication and preparation, underscoring the seriousness of their divine service.at the entrance The phrase "at the entrance" refers to a specific location, the doorway of the Tent of Meeting. This was a sacred space where the divine presence was encountered. The entrance symbolizes a threshold between the common and the holy, a place of transition where the priests were to prepare themselves spiritually for their sacred duties.to the Tent of Meeting The "Tent of Meeting" was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites. It served as a central place of worship and a symbol of God's presence with His people. The Tent of Meeting was where Moses communicated with God, and it was the focal point of Israel's religious life, highlighting the importance of divine guidance and instruction.day and night This phrase indicates a continuous, unbroken period of time, emphasizing the totality of the priests' commitment. The requirement to remain day and night signifies vigilance and dedication, reflecting the seriousness of their consecration and the need for constant readiness in their service to God.for seven days The number seven in the Bible often represents completeness or perfection. The seven-day period of consecration for the priests symbolizes a complete cycle of preparation, purification, and dedication. It reflects the fullness of time required to be set apart for God's service, mirroring the creation week and the Sabbath rest.and keep the LORD’s charge The phrase "keep the LORD’s charge" involves obedience to God's commands and responsibilities. The Hebrew word for "charge" is "מִשְׁמֶרֶת" (mishmeret), which implies a duty or obligation. This highlights the priests' role as guardians of God's holiness and the importance of faithfully executing their divine responsibilities.so that you will not die This warning underscores the gravity of the priests' duties and the holiness of God. The consequence of death for disobedience reflects the seriousness of approaching God without proper preparation or reverence. It serves as a reminder of the sanctity of God's presence and the need for purity and obedience in worship.for this is what I have been commanded This phrase indicates divine authority and instruction. The command comes directly from God, emphasizing the importance of following His directives precisely. It reflects the principle that God's commands are not arbitrary but are given for the well-being and order of His people, ensuring that His holiness is respected and maintained. <a href="/commentaries/leviticus/8-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>You must remain תֵּשְׁב֨וּ (tê·šə·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry at the entrance וּפֶתַח֩ (ū·p̄e·ṯaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6607.htm">Strong's 6607: </a> An opening, door, entrance way to the Tent אֹ֨הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> A tent of Meeting מוֹעֵ֜ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> Appointed time, place, or meeting day יוֹמָ֤ם (yō·w·mām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3119.htm">Strong's 3119: </a> Daytime, by day and night וָלַ֙יְלָה֙ (wā·lay·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3915.htm">Strong's 3915: </a> A twist, night, adversity for seven שִׁבְעַ֣ת (šiḇ·‘aṯ) Number - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number days יָמִ֔ים (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day and keep וּשְׁמַרְתֶּ֛ם (ū·šə·mar·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to the LORD’s יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel charge מִשְׁמֶ֥רֶת (miš·me·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4931.htm">Strong's 4931: </a> A guard, watch, charge, function so that you will not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no die, תָמ֑וּתוּ (ṯā·mū·ṯū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction this is what כֵ֖ן (ḵên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus I have been commanded.” צֻוֵּֽיתִי׃ (ṣuw·wê·ṯî) Verb - Pual - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/8-35.htm">Leviticus 8:35 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/leviticus/8-35.htm">Leviticus 8:35 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/leviticus/8-35.htm">Leviticus 8:35 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/leviticus/8-35.htm">Leviticus 8:35 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/leviticus/8-35.htm">Leviticus 8:35 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/8-35.htm">Leviticus 8:35 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/8-35.htm">Leviticus 8:35 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/8-35.htm">Leviticus 8:35 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/8-35.htm">Leviticus 8:35 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/leviticus/8-35.htm">Leviticus 8:35 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-35.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 8:35 You shall stay at the door (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/8-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 8:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 8:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/8-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 8:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 8:36" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>