Leviticus 8:5

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And Moses said to them, “This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And Moses said unto the congregation, This is the thing which Jehovah hath commanded to be done.

Bible in Basic English

And Moses said to the people, This is what the Lord has given orders to be done.

Douay-Rheims 1899

He said: This is the word that the Lord hath commanded to be done.

Free Bible Version

Moses told them, “The following is what the Lord has ordered to be done.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Moses said vnto the company, This is the thing which the Lord hath commanded to doe.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Moses said unto the congregation, This is the thing which the LORD commanded to be done.

One Unity Resource Bible

Moses [Drawn out] said to the congregation, “This is the thing which Adonai has enjoined to be done.”

Translation for Translators

Then Moses/I said to the people, “This is what Yahweh has commanded us to do.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Moses said to the assembly, “This is what Yahweh has commanded to be done.”

Noah Webster Bible

And Moses said to the congregation, This is the thing which the LORD commanded to be done.

World English Bible

Moses said to the congregation, “This is the thing which Yahweh has commanded to be done.”

Young's Literal Translation

and Moses saith unto the company, 'This [is] the thing which Jehovah hath commanded to do.'

Context

Moses Consecrates Aaron and His Sons

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.”

Summary

In Leviticus 8:5, Moses instructs Aaron and his sons to gather at the entrance of the Tabernacle to begin the consecration process for their priestly duties. This verse marks the beginning of the ordination ceremony, where Aaron and his sons are set apart and anointed for their sacred roles as priests. The act of anointing symbolizes the pouring out of God's Spirit upon them, empowering them for their service in the Tabernacle. This event highlights the importance of preparation, obedience, and consecration in serving God, emphasizing the holiness and sanctity of the priesthood.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Moses said unto the congregation,.... Having convened them, he opened to them the reason of their being called together, which was not done of himself, but by divine direction: this is the thing which the Lord commanded to be done; namely, what follows, concerning the consecration of Aaron and his sons to be priests, and the investiture of them with that office, attended with various rites and ceremonies to be performed, of which they were to be witnesses.