Leviticus 9:5

Authorized King James Version

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And they brought that which Moses commanded before the tabernacle of the congregation: and all the congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.

Original Language Analysis

וַיִּקְח֗וּ And they brought H3947
וַיִּקְח֗וּ And they brought
Strong's: H3947
Word #: 1 of 15
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
אֵ֚ת H853
אֵ֚ת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 2 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 3 of 15
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
צִוָּ֣ה commanded H6680
צִוָּ֣ה commanded
Strong's: H6680
Word #: 4 of 15
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
מֹשֶׁ֔ה that which Moses H4872
מֹשֶׁ֔ה that which Moses
Strong's: H4872
Word #: 5 of 15
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 6 of 15
near, with or among; often in general, to
לִפְנֵ֥י before H6440
לִפְנֵ֥י before
Strong's: H6440
Word #: 7 of 15
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
אֹ֣הֶל the tabernacle H168
אֹ֣הֶל the tabernacle
Strong's: H168
Word #: 8 of 15
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
מוֹעֵ֑ד of the congregation H4150
מוֹעֵ֑ד of the congregation
Strong's: H4150
Word #: 9 of 15
properly, an appointment, i.e., a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for
וַֽיִּקְרְבוּ֙ drew near H7126
וַֽיִּקְרְבוּ֙ drew near
Strong's: H7126
Word #: 10 of 15
to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 11 of 15
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָ֣עֵדָ֔ה and all the congregation H5712
הָ֣עֵדָ֔ה and all the congregation
Strong's: H5712
Word #: 12 of 15
a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)
וַיַּֽעַמְד֖וּ and stood H5975
וַיַּֽעַמְד֖וּ and stood
Strong's: H5975
Word #: 13 of 15
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
לִפְנֵ֥י before H6440
לִפְנֵ֥י before
Strong's: H6440
Word #: 14 of 15
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
יְהוָֽה׃ the LORD H3068
יְהוָֽה׃ the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 15 of 15
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis & Commentary

And they brought that which Moses commanded before the tabernacle of the congregation: and all the congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.

This verse falls within the section on Priests Begin Their Ministry. Aaron's first official sacrifices as high priest, culminating in God's glory appearing and fire consuming the offerings.


Hebrews 9-10 explains how Christ's once-for-all sacrifice supersedes the repeated Levitical offerings, providing permanent cleansing from sin.

Historical Context

Aaron's first official sacrifices as high priest, culminating in God's glory appearing and fire consuming the offerings. Chapters 8-10 describe the priesthood's consecration and early ministry. Aaron and his sons received special anointing for their mediatorial role between God and Israel. The tragic account of Nadab and Abihu (ch. 10) demonstrates that approaching God requires reverence and obedience. Ancient Near Eastern cultures had various sacrificial systems, but Israel's sacrificial worship was unique in its ethical foundation, monotheistic framework, and emphasis on atonement rather than appeasement. Unlike pagan rituals focused on manipulating deities, Israel's sacrifices acknowledged God's sovereignty and sought reconciliation based on His gracious provision. Archaeological discoveries at sites like Ugarit reveal Canaanite religious practices Israel's laws explicitly rejected, confirming the Bible's historical reliability and the distinctiveness of Israelite worship.

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