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and the assembly was gathered together unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Moses did as the LORD commanded him. And the congregation was gathered together at the door of the tabernacle of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses did just as the LORD commanded him. When the congregation was assembled at the doorway of the tent of meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Moses did just as the LORD commanded him. When the congregation was assembled at the doorway of the tent of meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Moses did just as the LORD commanded him. When the congregation was assembled at the doorway of the tent of meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Moses did just as Yahweh commanded him. Then the congregation was assembled at the doorway of the tent of meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Moses did as the LORD commanded him, and the congregation was assembled at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses did as the LORD commanded him, and the community assembled at the entrance to the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses did as the LORD commanded him, and the community assembled at the entrance to the tent of meeting. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses did as Jehovah commanded him; and the congregation was assembled at the door of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/leviticus/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Moses obeyed the LORD, and when everyone had come together, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and the congregation was assembled at the door of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Moses did as the LORD commanded him, and the congregation gathered at the entrance to the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/leviticus/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Moses did as the LORD had commanded, and when the community had assembled, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Moses did just as the LORD had commanded him. He assembled the congregation at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses did as the LORD had commanded him, and the assembly gathered at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Moses did just as the LORD commanded him, and the congregation assembled at the entrance of the Meeting Tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and the congregation was assembled at the door of the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and the assembly was gathered to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Moses did as Yahweh commanded him; and the congregation was assembled at the door of the Tent of Meeting. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses does as YHWH has commanded him, and the congregation is assembled to the opening of the Tent of Meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Moses doth as Jehovah hath commanded him, and the company is assembled unto the opening of the tent of meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Moses will do as Jehovah commanded him: and the assembly will be gathered together to the door of the tent of appointment.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Moses did as the Lord had commanded. And all the multitude being gathered together before the door of the tabernacle, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Moses did as the Lord had commanded. And when all the crowd was gathered together before the entrance of the tabernacle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Moses did as the LORD had commanded. When the community had assembled at the entrance of the tent of meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses did as the LORD commanded him. When the congregation was assembled at the entrance of the tent of meeting,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and the assembly was gathered together at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Moshe did as LORD JEHOVAH commanded him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and the congregation was assembled at the door of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Moses did as the Lord appointed him, and he assembled the congregation at the door of the tabernacle of witness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/8-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=1651" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/8.htm">Moses Consecrates Aaron and His Sons</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>and assemble the whole congregation at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.” <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">So Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">did</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</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</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">had commanded him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5712.htm" title="5712: hā·‘ê·ḏāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Congregation. Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage.">and the assembly</a> <a href="/hebrew/6950.htm" title="6950: wat·tiq·qā·hêl (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To gather as an assembly or congregation. A primitive root; to convoke.">gathered</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">at</a> <a href="/hebrew/6607.htm" title="6607: pe·ṯaḥ (N-msc) -- Opening, doorway, entrance. From pathach; an opening, i.e. Door or entrance way.">the entrance</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: ’ō·hel (N-ms) -- 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> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>And Moses said to them, “This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/29-1.htm">Exodus 29:1-9</a></span><br />“Now this is what you are to do to consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests: Take a young bull and two rams without blemish, / along with unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil. Make them out of fine wheat flour, / put them in a basket, and present them in the basket, along with the bull and the two rams. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-5.htm">Numbers 8:5-22</a></span><br />Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, / “Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean. / This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Hebrews 5:1-4</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-12.htm">Exodus 40:12-15</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-3.htm">Numbers 3:3</a></span><br />These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-27.htm">Hebrews 7:27-28</a></span><br />Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1-3</a></span><br />“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. / Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. / You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a></span><br />So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6-10</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/29-35.htm">Exodus 29:35-37</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a></span><br />You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-11.htm">Hebrews 10:11-14</a></span><br />Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. / But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. / Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-13.htm">Exodus 40:13-16</a></span><br />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. / Anoint them just as you anointed their father, so that they may also serve Me as priests. Their anointing will qualify them for a permanent priesthood throughout their generations.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">1 Chronicles 23:13</a></span><br />The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-3.htm">Hebrews 8:3-5</a></span><br />And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer. / Now if He were on earth, He would not be a priest, since there are already priests who offer gifts according to the law. / The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and the assembly was gathered together to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/8-9.htm">Leviticus 8:9,13,17,29,35</a></b></br> And he put the mitre upon his head; also upon the mitre, <i>even</i> upon his forefront, did he put the golden plate, the holy crown; as the LORD commanded Moses… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">Exodus 39:1,5,7,21,26,29,31,32,42,43</a></b></br> And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet, they made cloths of service, to do service in the holy <i>place</i>, and made the holy garments for Aaron; as the LORD commanded Moses… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/12-32.htm">Deuteronomy 12:32</a></b></br> What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/38-8.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-3.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/exodus/35-1.htm">Collected</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-38.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-3.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-3.htm">Door</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-3.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-3.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/exodus/35-1.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-3.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-1.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-3.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-3.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-3.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-3.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/1-18.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-5.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/3-49.htm">Collected</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-5.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-5.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-31.htm">Door</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-31.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-33.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-36.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-31.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-5.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-31.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-10.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-31.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-31.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/8-1.htm">Moses consecrates Aaron and his sons</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/8-14.htm">Their sin offering</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/8-18.htm">Their burnt offering</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/8-22.htm">The ram of consecration</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/8-31.htm">The place and time of their consecration</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/leviticus/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So Moses did as the LORD had commanded him</b><br>Moses' obedience is a central theme in the narrative of the Israelites' journey. His actions reflect a direct response to God's instructions, emphasizing the importance of following divine commands precisely. This obedience is a model for leadership and faithfulness, as seen throughout the Pentateuch. Moses' role as a mediator between God and the people prefigures Christ's mediatory role in the New Testament (<a href="/hebrews/3.htm">Hebrews 3:1-6</a>).<p><b>and the assembly gathered</b><br>The gathering of the assembly signifies the communal aspect of worship and covenantal life in Israel. This assembly likely included the elders and representatives of the tribes, highlighting the collective responsibility and participation in the religious life of the nation. The concept of assembly is echoed in the New Testament with the gathering of believers, the ecclesia, or church (<a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>).<p><b>at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting</b><br>The Tent of Meeting, or Tabernacle, was the central place of worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among the Israelites. Its location at the center of the camp symbolized God's centrality in the life of the nation. The entrance was a significant place for divine encounters and communication, as seen in various instances where God spoke to Moses (<a href="/exodus/33-9.htm">Exodus 33:9-11</a>). The Tabernacle foreshadows the incarnation of Christ, who "tabernacled" among us (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>), and the ultimate meeting place between God and humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and to mediate His laws. In this context, Moses is acting in obedience to God's commands regarding the consecration of Aaron and his sons.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is giving specific instructions for the consecration of the priests, demonstrating His holiness and the need for order in worship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_assembly.htm">The Assembly</a></b><br>The congregation of Israel, gathered to witness the consecration of Aaron and his sons, signifying communal participation and accountability in the worship practices.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tent_of_meeting.htm">The Tent of Meeting</a></b><br>Also known as the Tabernacle, this is the sacred place where God met with Moses and where the Israelites worshiped. It symbolizes God's presence among His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/consecration_ceremony.htm">Consecration Ceremony</a></b><br>The event where Aaron and his sons are set apart for priestly service, involving specific rituals and sacrifices as commanded by God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>Moses' actions demonstrate the importance of following God's instructions precisely. In our lives, we are called to obey God's Word, trusting in His wisdom and authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_involvement_in_worship.htm">Community Involvement in Worship</a></b><br>The gathering of the assembly signifies the communal aspect of worship. As believers, we are encouraged to participate actively in our faith communities, supporting and holding each other accountable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_holiness_of_god.htm">The Holiness of God</a></b><br>The consecration ceremony underscores God's holiness and the need for purity in approaching Him. We are reminded to approach God with reverence and to seek holiness in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/priestly_role_of_believers.htm">Priestly Role of Believers</a></b><br>While Aaron and his sons were set apart for priestly duties, all believers are called to be a "royal priesthood," serving God and others with dedication and integrity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_lev._8's_7-day_ordination.htm">How can Leviticus 8’s insistence on a seven-day ordination period be reconciled with other references in the Old Testament that imply different consecration timelines?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_keep_heart_and_actions_pure.htm">What does reverence for God mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_pentateuch.htm">What is The Pentateuch?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/leviticus/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">And Moses did as the Lord commanded him.</span>--That is, he not only summoned Aaron and his sons, but had their holy vestments, the oil, and the sacrifices brought, which were necessary for the consecration.<p><span class= "bld">Unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">to the entrance of the tent of meeting. </span>These representatives of the people, and as many more as the place would conveniently hold, occupied the ?court-yard, whilst the people at large who wished to witness the solemn consecration of the priesthood probably occupied the neighbouring places which overlooked the enclosure. According to a tradition which obtained in the time of Christ, this ceremony took place on the 23rd of the month Adar, or February.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/8-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So Moses</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֣עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had commanded him,</span><br /><span class="heb">צִוָּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiw·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the assembly</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽעֵדָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ê·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5712.htm">Strong's 5712: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stated assemblage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gathered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּקָּהֵל֙</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tiq·qā·hêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6950.htm">Strong's 6950: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gather as an assembly or congregation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the entrance</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶּ֖תַח</span> <span class="translit">(pe·ṯaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6607.htm">Strong's 6607: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, entrance way</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the Tent</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹ֥הֶל</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·hel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Meeting.</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹעֵֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·‘êḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> </span><span class="str2">Appointed time, place, or meeting</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/8-4.htm">Leviticus 8:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/8-4.htm">Leviticus 8:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/8-4.htm">Leviticus 8:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/8-4.htm">Leviticus 8:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/8-4.htm">Leviticus 8:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/8-4.htm">Leviticus 8:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/8-4.htm">Leviticus 8:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/8-4.htm">Leviticus 8:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/8-4.htm">Leviticus 8:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/8-4.htm">Leviticus 8:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/8-4.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 8:4 Moses did as Yahweh commanded him (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/8-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 8:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 8:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/8-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 8:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 8:5" /></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>