Leviticus 8:6
Leviticus 8:6 in Multiple Translations
Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.
And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.
And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.
Then Moses took Aaron and his sons; and after washing them with water,
Moses had Aaron and his sons come forward, and he washed them with water.
And Moses brought Aaron and his sonnes, and washed them with water,
And Moses bringeth near Aaron and his sons, and doth bathe them with water,
Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.
And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.
And immediately he offered Aaron and his sons: and when he had washed them,
Then he/I brought Aaron and his sons forward and washed them.
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Leviticus 8:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּקְרֵ֣ב
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
אֶֽת
אַהֲרֹ֖ן
וְ/אֶת
בָּנָ֑י/ו
וַ/יִּרְחַ֥ץ
אֹתָ֖/ם
בַּ/מָּֽיִם
וַ/יַּקְרֵ֣ב
qârab
H7126
to present
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אַהֲרֹ֖ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
בָּנָ֑י/ו
bên
H1121
son
N-mp | Suff
וַ/יִּרְחַ֥ץ
râchats
H7364
to wash
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֹתָ֖/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בַּ/מָּֽיִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
Prep | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 8:6
וַ/יַּקְרֵ֣ב
qârab
H7126
"to present"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
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.
אַהֲרֹ֖ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
וְ/אֶת
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.
בָּנָ֑י/ו
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
וַ/יִּרְחַ֥ץ
râchats
H7364
"to wash"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for washing or bathing, used in Exodus 30:19 where priests had to wash their hands and feet before entering the temple. It means to clean or purify oneself, as seen in 2 Kings 5:10 where Elisha tells Naaman to wash in the Jordan River.
Definition: : wash 1) to wash, wash off, wash away, bathe 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to wash, wash off, wash away 1a2) to wash, bathe (oneself) 1b) (Pual) to be washed 1c) (Hithpael) to wash oneself 2a) (Hithpael Passive) to be regarded clean, trustworthy
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: bathe (self), wash (self). See also: Genesis 18:4; Leviticus 16:4; Psalms 26:6.
אֹתָ֖/ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
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.
בַּ/מָּֽיִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
Prep | N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
Study Notes — Leviticus 8:6
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- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 8:6
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 8:6
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- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 8:6
- Sermons on Leviticus 8:6
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.”
6Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.
7He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. 8Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece.Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Corinthians 6:11 | And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. |
| 2 | Ephesians 5:26 | to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, |
| 3 | Exodus 29:4 | Then present Aaron and his sons at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. |
| 4 | Psalms 51:7 | Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. |
| 5 | Isaiah 1:16 | Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! |
| 6 | Psalms 26:6 | I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD, |
| 7 | Exodus 30:19 | with which Aaron and his sons are to wash their hands and feet. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 36:25 | I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. |
| 9 | Psalms 51:2 | Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. |
| 10 | Exodus 40:12 | Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. |
Leviticus 8:6 Summary
[This verse shows us that before Aaron and his sons could start their work as priests, they needed to be washed with water to be clean. This washing was a symbol of spiritual cleansing, and it reminds us of our need to be washed in the blood of Christ, as seen in Revelation 1:5. Just like Aaron and his sons, we need to be set apart for service to the Lord and to others, and this verse encourages us to surrender ourselves to God and to be obedient to His commands, just like Moses was.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was it necessary for Moses to wash Aaron and his sons with water?
The washing with water was a symbol of spiritual cleansing, as seen in Exodus 29:4, and was required before Aaron and his sons could be consecrated as priests to serve the Lord.
What is the significance of Moses presenting Aaron and his sons?
Moses presenting Aaron and his sons was an act of obedience to God's command, as seen in Exodus 28:1, and marked the beginning of their role as priests, set apart to serve the Lord and the people of Israel.
How does this verse relate to our lives as believers today?
Just as Aaron and his sons were washed and set apart for service, we as believers are called to be washed in the blood of Christ, as seen in Revelation 1:5, and set apart for service to the Lord and to others.
What can we learn from Moses' role in presenting and washing Aaron and his sons?
Moses' actions demonstrate humility and obedience to God's commands, as seen in Numbers 12:3, and serve as an example for us to follow in our own lives and ministries.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can be 'washed' and cleansed spiritually, and how can I apply this to my daily life?
- In what ways can I, like Moses, present myself and others to the Lord for service and consecration?
- How can I, like Aaron and his sons, be set apart for service to the Lord and to others, and what does this mean practically in my life?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to be 'presented' to the Lord, and how can I surrender these areas to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 8:6
And Moses brought Aaron and his sons,.... To the laver which was in the court of the tabernacle and washed them with water; to show that they should be clean that bear the vessels of the Lord, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 8:6
And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water. Moses ... washed them with water. A summary account of this ceremony is given, Exodus 40:11-12.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 8:6
Leviticus 8:6 And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.Ver. 6. And Moses brought Aaron.] They did not intrude themselves.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 8:6
(6) And washed them with water.—As the first initiatory rite of the consecration, Moses caused Aaron and his sons to bathe (see Leviticus 16:4), thus symbolising their purification from sin. Where the phrase “to wash with water” is used without specifying any particular part or parts of the body, as in Genesis 19:2; Genesis 24:32, Exodus 30:19; Exodus 30:21, Deuteronomy 21:6, it denotes the washing or bathing of the entire body. This was not done in the presence of the people, but in a baptistry, behind a curtain. During the second Temple the sacerdotal immersion could not be effected in a vessel, but had to take place in a hollow made in the ground, containing at least twenty-four cubic feet of water. The installation of the priest, which is here conducted by Moses, as the giver and representative of the Divine law, was during the second Temple performed by the Sanhedrin, who “sat in Moses’ seat.”
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 8:6
6. (a) washing; cp. Exodus 29:4.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 8:6
Washed them with water - Moses caused them to bathe entirely (compare Leviticus 16:4), not merely to wash their hands and feet, as they were to do in their daily ministrations. See the marginal reference.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 8:6
6. Washed them with water — Physical purity is desirable in itself. Cleanliness is next to godliness.
Sermons on Leviticus 8:6
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(Exodus) Exodus 29:1-9 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of consecration and coming to God with empty hands. He highlights that true consecration is not about making promises or offer |
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Hurts (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of four essential steps in the process of finding justification in God. The first step is repentance, where individuals acknow |
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Maturing in Christ by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the transformative process of maturing in Christ, highlighting that it is God who initiates and performs our salvation. He explains that the Holy Spirit r |
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We Can Rise Again by James Stalker | James Stalker preaches about the possibility of rising after falling into sin, emphasizing that through Christ, one can overcome besetting sins and be washed, justified, and sancti |
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Victory Over the World by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee emphasizes that victory over the world is rooted in the accomplished work of Christ, who has already overcome the world. He explains that while God's facts are establi |
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Christ the Only Preservative Against a Reprobate Spirit. (2 Cor. 13:5) by George Whitefield | George Whitefield preaches about the necessity of receiving the spirit of Christ for salvation, emphasizing the fallen state of humanity due to sin and the need for redemption thro |
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The Immoral "Christian" by David Servant | David Servant delivers a powerful sermon contrasting the hidden sins of a 'Peeping Tom' with the hypocritical behavior of a supposed follower of Christ who indulges in sexually-exp |