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And Moses said, This [is] the thing which the LORD commanded that ye should do: and the glory of the LORD shall appear unto you.

And Moses {H4872} said {H559}, This is the thing {H1697} which the LORD {H3068} commanded {H6680} that ye should do {H6213}: and the glory {H3519} of the LORD {H3068} shall appear {H7200} unto you.

Moshe said, "This is what ADONAI has ordered you to do, so that the glory of ADONAI will appear to you."

And Moses said, “This is what the LORD has commanded you to do, so that the glory of the LORD may appear to you.”

And Moses said, This is the thing which Jehovah commanded that ye should do: and the glory of Jehovah shall appear unto you.

Commentary

Leviticus 9:6 presents a pivotal moment in ancient Israel's history, where Moses declares God's promise of divine manifestation contingent upon obedience to specific commands regarding worship and sacrifice. This verse underscores the direct connection between human action and God's response, setting the stage for the visible appearance of His glory.

Context

This verse is spoken on the eighth day after the elaborate seven-day consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests, as detailed in Leviticus chapter 8. This "eighth day" marks the true beginning of their active priestly service and the inaugural public sacrifices for the people of Israel. The Israelites were gathered at the Tabernacle, awaiting the confirmation of God's acceptance of their worship and the newly established priestly system. Moses' statement serves as a crucial instruction and a divine promise to the assembled congregation.

Key Themes

  • Divine Command and Obedience: Moses emphasizes that the actions they are about to perform are not human traditions but "the thing which the LORD commanded." This highlights the critical importance of strict adherence to God's revealed will in worship and all aspects of life. True worship and access to God's presence are predicated on faithful obedience.
  • The Manifestation of God's Glory: The profound promise, "the glory of the LORD shall appear unto you," signifies a tangible, visible display of God's majesty, power, and presence. This appearance would serve as undeniable divine confirmation of their worship, the sacrifices offered, and the validity of the Tabernacle and its new priesthood. It was God's way of showing His acceptance and His willingness to dwell among His people, fulfilling the purpose of the sanctuary (Exodus 25:8).

Linguistic Insight

The phrase "glory of the LORD" translates the Hebrew kavod YHWH (כְּבוֹד יְהוָה). The word kavod often denotes weight, substance, honor, or reputation. In this theological context, it refers to the visible, weighty manifestation of God's majestic presence, power, and holiness. This glory was often associated with a cloud, fire, or brilliant light, as seen at Mount Sinai, in the wilderness (Numbers 14:10), or filling the Tabernacle and later the Temple.

Practical Application

While believers today no longer offer animal sacrifices under the New Covenant, the principle of obedience leading to an experience of God's presence remains vital. Through the perfect and singular sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we have a new and living way to approach God (Hebrews 10:19-20). Our "worship" is now spiritual, involving lives of faith and dedication to Him (Romans 12:1). When we walk in faith and obedience to God's Word, we can experience His presence and see His glory manifested, not necessarily in a physical cloud, but in His transformative power in our lives, in the church, and in the world as we seek to honor Him.

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Cross-References

  • Leviticus 9:23 (5 votes)

    ¶ And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the congregation, and came out, and blessed the people: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the people.

  • Ezekiel 43:2 (4 votes)

    And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice [was] like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory.

  • Exodus 24:16 (4 votes)

    And the glory of the LORD abode upon mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days: and the seventh day he called unto Moses out of the midst of the cloud.

  • 2 Chronicles 5:13 (3 votes)

    It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers [were] as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up [their] voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, [saying], For [he is] good; for his mercy [endureth] for ever: that [then] the house was filled with a cloud, [even] the house of the LORD;

  • 2 Chronicles 5:14 (3 votes)

    So that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of God.

  • Exodus 16:10 (2 votes)

    And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

  • Exodus 40:34 (2 votes)

    ¶ Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.