Leviticus 10:4

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said unto them, Come near, carry your brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Moshe called Misha'el and Eltzafan, sons of 'Uzi'el Aharon's uncle, and told them, "Come here, and carry your cousins away from in front of the sanctuary to a place outside the camp."

Berean Standard Bible:

Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan, sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, and said to them, “Come here; carry the bodies of your cousins outside the camp, away from the front of the sanctuary.”

American Standard Version:

And Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said unto them, Draw near, carry your brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And Moses^{H4872} called^{H7121} Mishael^{H4332} and Elzaphan^{H469}, the sons^{H1121} of Uzziel^{H5816} the uncle^{H1730} of Aaron^{H175}, and said^{H559} unto them, Come near^{H7126}, carry^{H5375} your brethren^{H251} from before^{H6440} the sanctuary^{H6944} out^{H2351} of the camp^{H4264}.

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Commentary for Leviticus 10:4

Leviticus 10:4 is part of a narrative concerning the tragic fate of Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, who offered "strange fire" before the Lord, which He had not commanded. As a result, they were consumed by fire from the Lord. The verse itself reflects several themes and historical contexts:

1. **Respect for the Sanctity of the Sanctuary**: The incident emphasizes the holiness of God's sanctuary and the importance of proper worship. The severe punishment for Nadab and Abihu's disobedience underscores the seriousness with which the Israelites were to approach worship and the sanctity of the tabernacle.

2. **Divine Justice and Retribution**: The immediate and fatal consequence of their actions demonstrates the concept of divine retribution, where God's justice is swift and final for those who violate His commandments.

3. **Ritual Purity and Pollution**: The command to remove the bodies of Nadab and Abihu from the sanctuary reflects concerns about ritual purity. Their death would have rendered them impure, and their presence could defile the sacred space.

4. **Levitical Responsibilities**: Mishael and Elzaphan, being Levites and cousins of Aaron, were tasked with the duty of caring for the sanctuary and managing the sacred objects. Their role in removing the bodies also highlights the responsibilities of the Levitical priesthood in maintaining the sanctity of the worship space.

5. **Historical Context**: The book of Leviticus is set during the time of the Exodus, after the Israelites had received the Law at Mount Sinai. It contains instructions given to Moses for the Israelites regarding religious and moral practices, including laws of sacrifice, ritual cleanliness, and ethical conduct. Leviticus 10:4 occurs shortly after the tabernacle was consecrated, and the priesthood had begun its duties.

In summary, Leviticus 10:4 reflects themes of sanctity, divine justice, ritual purity, and the duties of the Levitical priesthood. It is set against the backdrop of the early days of the tabernacle's establishment, during a formative period when the religious and legal structures of Israelite society were being defined and instituted.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H4872
   There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
   Transliteration: Môsheh
   Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
   Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7121
   There are 689 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָרָא
   Transliteration: qârâʼ
   Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
   Description: a primitive root (rather identical with קָרָא through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications); bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4332
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִישָׁאֵל
   Transliteration: Mîyshâʼêl
   Pronunciation: mee-shaw-ale'
   Description: from מִי and אֵל with the abbreviated form insep. relatively (see אֲשֶׁר) interposed; who (is) what God (is) ?; Mishael, the name of three Israelites; Mishael.
   
4. Strong's Number: H469
   There are 66 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱלִיצָפָן
   Transliteration: ʼĔlîytsâphân
   Pronunciation: el-ee-tsaw-fawn'
   Description: or (shortened) אֶלְצָפָן; from אֵל and צָפַן; God of treasure; Elitsaphan or Eltsaphan, an Israelite; Elizaphan, Elzaphan.
   
5. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5816
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֻזִּיאֵל
   Transliteration: ʻUzzîyʼêl
   Pronunciation: ooz-zee-ale'
   Description: from עֹז and אֵל; strength of God; Uzziel, the name of six Israelites; Uzziel.
   
7. Strong's Number: H1730
   There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דּוֹד
   Transliteration: dôwd
   Pronunciation: dode
   Description: or (shortened) דֹּד; from an unused root meaning properly, to boil, i.e.; (figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle; (well-) beloved, father's brother, love, uncle.
   
8. Strong's Number: H175
   There are 480 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַהֲרוֹן
   Transliteration: ʼAhărôwn
   Pronunciation: a-har-one'
   Description: of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses; Aaron.
   
9. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
10. Strong's Number: H7126
    There are 259 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קָרַב
    Transliteration: qârab
    Pronunciation: kaw-rab'
    Description: a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose; (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take.
    
11. Strong's Number: H5375
    There are 611 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נָשָׂא
    Transliteration: nâsâʼ
    Pronunciation: naw-saw'
    Description: or נָסָה; (Psalm 4:6 (אֲבַד)), a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative; accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield.
    
12. Strong's Number: H251
    There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָח
    Transliteration: ʼâch
    Pronunciation: awkh
    Description: a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)); another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'.
    
13. Strong's Number: H6440
    There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פָּנִים
    Transliteration: pânîym
    Pronunciation: paw-neem'
    Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you.
    
14. Strong's Number: H6944
    There are 382 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קֹדֶשׁ
    Transliteration: qôdesh
    Pronunciation: ko'-desh
    Description: from קָדַשׁ; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity; consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary.
    
15. Strong's Number: H2351
    There are 159 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חוּץ
    Transliteration: chûwts
    Pronunciation: khoots
    Description: or (shortened) חֻץ; (both forms feminine in the plural) from an unused root meaning to sever; properly, separate by awall, i.e. outside, outdoors; abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without.
    
16. Strong's Number: H4264
    There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מַחֲנֶה
    Transliteration: machăneh
    Pronunciation: makh-an-eh'
    Description: from חָנָה; an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sacred courts); army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents.