King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ And it came to pass on the eighth day, [that] Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel;
Complete Jewish Bible:
On the eighth day, Moshe called Aharon, his sons and the leaders of Isra'el,
Berean Standard Bible:
On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel.
American Standard Version:
And it came to pass on the eighth day, that Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And it came to pass on the eighth{H8066} day{H3117}, that Moses{H4872} called{H7121} Aaron{H175} and his sons{H1121}, and the elders{H2205} of Israel{H3478};
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 15:29
- And on the eighth day she shall take unto her two turtles, or two young pigeons, and bring them unto the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Ezekiel 43:26
- Seven days shall they purge the altar and purify it; and they shall consecrate themselves.
Ezekiel 43:27
- And when these days are expired, it shall be, [that] upon the eighth day, and [so] forward, the priests shall make your burnt offerings upon the altar, and your peace offerings; and I will accept you, saith the Lord GOD.
Leviticus 15:14
- And on the eighth day he shall take to him two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, and come before the LORD unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and give them unto the priest:
Leviticus 8:33
- And ye shall not go out of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation [in] seven days, until the days of your consecration be at an end: for seven days shall he consecrate you.
Leviticus 14:23
- And he shall bring them on the eighth day for his cleansing unto the priest, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, before the LORD.
Leviticus 14:10
- ¶ And on the eighth day he shall take two he lambs without blemish, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish, and three tenth deals of fine flour [for] a meat offering, mingled with oil, and one log of oil.
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Commentary for Leviticus 9:1
1. **Themes:**
- **Consecration and Ritual:** The verse is part of the narrative describing the completion of the seven-day consecration process for Aaron and his sons to serve as priests. The eighth day signifies the beginning of their official priestly duties and the establishment of the priesthood.
- **Divine Instruction:** The events are unfolding according to God's instructions given to Moses, emphasizing obedience and the importance of following divine commandments.
- **Community Involvement:** The inclusion of the elders of Israel indicates the communal aspect of worship and the importance of the priestly class in the religious life of the entire nation.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Mosaic Law:** Leviticus is part of the Torah, the Law of Moses, which was foundational for Israelite religious and social life. This verse is situated within the context of establishing the rituals and laws that would govern the people's relationship with God.
- **Post-Exodus:** The events occur after the Exodus from Egypt, during the Israelites' journey towards the Promised Land. This period is characterized by the formation of Israel's identity as a nation under God's covenant.
- **Tabernacle Worship:** The book of Leviticus focuses on the tabernacle, the portable sanctuary that served as the center of worship until the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. The consecration of the priesthood and the rituals they performed were central to tabernacle worship.
In summary, Leviticus 9:1 reflects the themes of ritual consecration, adherence to divine instruction, and the communal participation in religious ceremonies. It is set against the backdrop of the newly formed nation of Israel, recently liberated from Egypt, as they establish their religious practices and structures according to the laws given by God to Moses.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8066
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁמִינִי
Transliteration: shᵉmîynîy
Pronunciation: shem-ee-nee'
Description: from שְׁמֹנֶה; eight; eight. - Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Strong's Number: H2205
There are 171 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָקֵן
Transliteration: zâqên
Pronunciation: zaw-kane'
Description: from זָקֵן; old; aged, ancient (man), elder(-est), old (man, men and...women), senator. - Strong's Number: H3478
There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel.