Leviticus 6:8

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Complete Jewish Bible:

ADONAI said to Moshe,

Berean Standard Bible:

Then the LORD said to Moses,

American Standard Version:

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the LORD^{H3068} spake^{H1696} unto Moses^{H4872}, saying^{H559},

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Commentary for Leviticus 6:8

1. Themes of Leviticus 6:8:
- Divine Instruction: The verse emphasizes that the following commands come directly from God to Moses, highlighting the importance of obedience to divine authority.
- Ritual and Worship: The verse is part of a larger section detailing the regulations for the burnt offering, an essential component of Israelite worship. This includes how the priests are to manage the altar and the sacred fire.
- Priestly Duties: It underscores the responsibilities of the priests in maintaining the sanctity of the offerings and the altar, which is central to their role in the religious life of the community.
- Continuity of Worship: The instructions ensure that the sacred fire is kept burning continually, symbolizing the ongoing relationship between God and the Israelites.

2. Historical Context:
- Leviticus is traditionally understood to have been written by Moses, who received these laws from God on Mount Sinai during the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.
- The book is set in the context of the establishment of the Tabernacle, which was the portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their wandering in the wilderness.
- The laws and rituals outlined in Leviticus, including those in chapter 6, were intended to guide the religious and social life of the Israelite community, distinguishing them from their pagan neighbors and reinforcing their covenant relationship with God.
- The detailed prescriptions for worship and sacrifice reflect the priestly concerns of the time, focusing on holiness, purity, and the proper order of religious observance.

In summary, Leviticus 6:8 is part of a divine communication to Moses regarding the proper conduct of priestly duties, particularly concerning the burnt offering. It reflects the historical context of the establishment of the Tabernacle and the religious system that was central to Israelite identity and worship during their wilderness journey.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1696
   There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָבַר
   Transliteration: dâbar
   Pronunciation: daw-bar'
   Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.