Leviticus 8:3
Leviticus 8:3 in Multiple Translations
and assemble the whole congregation at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.”
And gather thou all the congregation together unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
and assemble thou all the congregation at the door of the tent of meeting.
And let all the people come together at the door of the Tent of meeting.
and have everyone assemble at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.”
And assemble all the company at the doore of the Tabernacle of the Congregation.
and all the company assemble thou unto the opening of the tent of meeting.'
and assemble all the congregation at the door of the Tent of Meeting.”
And assemble thou all the congregation to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
And thou shalt gather together all the congregation to the door of the tabernacle.
Then gather all the people at the entrance to the Sacred Tent.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 8:3
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Leviticus 8:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֥ת
כָּל
הָ/עֵדָ֖ה
הַקְהֵ֑ל
אֶל
פֶּ֖תַח
אֹ֥הֶל
מוֹעֵֽד
וְ/אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָ/עֵדָ֖ה
ʻêdâh
H5712
congregation
Art | N-fs
הַקְהֵ֑ל
qâhal
H6950
to gather
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
פֶּ֖תַח
pethach
H6607
entrance
N-ms
אֹ֥הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
N-ms
מוֹעֵֽד
môwʻêd
H4150
meeting
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 8:3
וְ/אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָ/עֵדָ֖ה
ʻêdâh
H5712
"congregation"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gathering of people, like a congregation or crowd, often referring to a group of Israelites. It is used in various books, including Exodus and Psalms. The word is about people coming together.
Definition: congregation, gathering
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude, people, swarm. Compare H5713 (עֵדָה). See also: Exodus 12:3; Numbers 20:1; Psalms 1:5.
הַקְהֵ֑ל
qâhal
H6950
"to gather"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms
To gather people together, often for a special purpose like worship or war, as seen in Exodus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) to assemble, gather 1a) (Niphal) to assemble 1a1) for religious reasons 1a2) for political reasons 1b) (Hiphil) to summon an assembly 1b1) for war, judgment 1b2) for religious purposes Also means: qa.lah (קָלַהּ "to gather" H7035)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: assemble (selves) (together), gather (selves) (together). See also: Exodus 32:1; 2 Samuel 20:14; Jeremiah 26:9.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
פֶּ֖תַח
pethach
H6607
"entrance"
N-ms
A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.
Definition: opening, doorway, entrance
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. See also: Genesis 4:7; Judges 9:40; Psalms 24:7.
אֹ֥הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
מוֹעֵֽד
môwʻêd
H4150
"meeting"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a meeting or appointed time, often for a sacred season or festival, like the tent of meeting in Exodus. It can also mean an assembly or congregation. In the Bible, it is used to describe the Israelites' gatherings and celebrations.
Definition: : meeting 1) appointed place, appointed time, meeting 1a) appointed time 1a1) appointed time (general) 1a2) sacred season, set feast, appointed season 1b) appointed meeting 1c) appointed place 1d) appointed sign or signal 1e) tent of meeting
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed). See also: Genesis 1:14; Numbers 4:31; Psalms 74:4.
Study Notes — Leviticus 8:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 8:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 8:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 8:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 8:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 8:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 8:3
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 8:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 8:3
- Sermons on Leviticus 8:3
Context — Moses Consecrates Aaron and His Sons
1Then the LORD said to Moses,
2“Take Aaron and his sons, their garments, the anointing oil, the bull of the sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread,
3and assemble the whole congregation at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.”
4So Moses did as the LORD had commanded him, and the assembly gathered at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. 5And Moses said to them, “This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 30:13 | In the second month, a very great assembly gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread. |
| 2 | Acts 2:1 | When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. |
| 3 | Nehemiah 8:1 | At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. |
| 4 | Numbers 20:8 | “Take the staff and assemble the congregation. You and your brother Aaron are to speak to the rock while they watch, and it will pour out its water. You will bring out water from the rock and provide drink for the congregation and their livestock.” |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 30:25 | Then the whole assembly of Judah rejoiced along with the priests and Levites and the whole assembly that had come from Israel, including the foreigners who had come from Israel and those who lived in Judah. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 5:2 | At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 13:5 | So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 15:3 | And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it. |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 5:6 | There, before the ark, King Solomon and the whole congregation of Israel who had assembled with him sacrificed so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered. |
| 10 | Numbers 21:16 | From there they went on to Beer, the well where the LORD said to Moses, “Gather the people so that I may give them water.” |
Leviticus 8:3 Summary
In Leviticus 8:3, God instructs Moses to gather all the people at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, which was a special place where God met with His people, as described in Exodus 29:42-43. This was an important moment, as it marked the beginning of a new era of worship and sacrifice for the Israelites, as seen in Leviticus 1:1-7 and Hebrews 9:1-10. By assembling the people, God was emphasizing the importance of community and corporate worship, as seen in Psalm 95:6 and Hebrews 10:25. Just like the Israelites, we are called to come together to worship and honor God, as commanded in Deuteronomy 12:5-7 and 1 Corinthians 11:23-26.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God instruct Moses to assemble the whole congregation at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting?
God wanted to ensure that the entire community was present to witness the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests, as described in Leviticus 8:3, and to understand the significance of this event, as seen in Exodus 29:1-37 and Numbers 3:1-10.
What is the significance of the Tent of Meeting in this context?
The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was a sacred place where God dwelled among His people, as described in Exodus 25:8, and where they could come to worship and offer sacrifices, as seen in Leviticus 1:1-7 and Hebrews 9:1-10.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of worship in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of corporate worship and the gathering of God's people to worship and honor Him, as seen in Psalm 95:6 and Hebrews 10:25, and emphasizes the need for believers to come together to worship and serve the Lord, as commanded in Leviticus 8:3 and Deuteronomy 12:5-7.
What can we learn from Moses' obedience to God's instructions in this verse?
Moses' obedience demonstrates the importance of trusting and following God's commands, even when they may not fully understand the reasons behind them, as seen in Joshua 1:7-9 and Matthew 28:20, and highlights the need for believers to be obedient to God's Word, as taught in John 14:15 and 1 John 2:3-6.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'assemble' as a community of believers, and how can we apply this principle in our own lives, as seen in Acts 2:42-47 and Hebrews 10:24-25?
- How does the concept of the Tent of Meeting relate to our own understanding of worship and community, as described in 1 Corinthians 3:16 and Ephesians 2:19-22?
- What role does obedience play in our relationship with God, and how can we cultivate a spirit of obedience in our own lives, as taught in Romans 12:1-2 and 2 Corinthians 10:5-6?
- In what ways can we, like Moses, trust and follow God's commands, even when they may not fully make sense to us, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Isaiah 55:8-9?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 8:3
And gather thou all the congregation together,.... That is, the heads of the tribes and the elders of the people, as Aben Ezra interprets it; for the whole body of the people, and every individual of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 8:3
And gather thou all the congregation together unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. Gather thou all the congregation together , [ haqheel (H6950)] - summon, convoke, without regard to the object of the meeting.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 8:3
The elders which represented all, and as many of the people as would and could get thither, that all might be witnesses both of Aaron’ s commission from God, and of his work and business.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 8:3
Leviticus 8:3 And gather thou all the congregation together unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.Ver. 3. And gather thou all the congregation.] Ministers are to be ordained in the public assembly, that the people may show their approbation, profess their purpose of obedience, and pray for God’ s Spirit to be poured upon them.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 8:3
(3) And gather thou all the congregation together—Better, and gather all the assembly together. The same word is rightly rendered assembly in the Authorised Version in Leviticus 8:4. (See Leviticus 4:13.) That is, call together the assembly of the elders, the heads of the tribes, and the principal men who represented the people. This is confirmed by Leviticus 9:1, where it is distinctly said that “Moses called Aaron and his sous, and the elders of Israel,” and where these elders are called in the following verse “the children of Israel,” by virtue of their representing the children of Israel. Unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.—Better, to the entrance of the tent of meeting, that is, the courtyard of the same.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 8:3
Gather ... - Rather, gather all the assembly together toward the entrance of the tent of meeting. See Leviticus 4:13. The whole body of the people were summoned on this occasion, and the elders probably occupied the first places.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 8:3
3. Gather… all the congregation — The elders representing the people gathered in front of the tabernacle; behind them stood the congregation occupying all the heights around.
Sermons on Leviticus 8:3
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(1 Peter - Part 1): Introduction to 1st Peter by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the role of Peter in the early Church and his ability to effectively communicate the wonders of the Holy Spirit. The speaker also acknowledge |
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The Revival Hymn by Compilations | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the mission to spread the word of God. He shares a story about the Moravian missions and how their purpose was for the land |
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A Man of God by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon reflects on a 70-year journey of faith, witnessing various church tragedies and worldly events, yet remaining steadfast by looking up to Jesus, reading the Word, and fo |
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Revival on the Isle of Lewis by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares a powerful testimony of a revival that took place in a parish. The revival began when four young girls, aged 16, prayed for their head |
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Grieving the Spirit by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of worldliness and its impact on society. He shares a personal experience of witnessing a young lady being shocked by a prayer du |
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You Need the Baptism of the Holy Spirit by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a man named Steve who was a rock star and wanted to use his fame to spread the message of Jesus. However, he was confronted by you |
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Intercessory Prayer - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being zealous and passionate in spreading the word of God. He criticizes those who claim to have the best thing in the worl |