Leviticus 8
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 8 of 27
Chapter Summary
1 Moses consecrates Aaron and his sons. 14 Their sin offering. 18 Their burnt offering. 22 The ram of consecrations.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Officiant who washes, clothes, anoints, and consecrates Aaron and his sons over seven days as Jehovah commanded
Consecrated as high priest, robed in the holy garments and anointed with oil and blood
Ordained as priests alongside Aaron, clothed and marked with blood on ear, thumb, and toe
God who commands Moses to perform the consecration and whose charge the priests must keep
Timeline
Moses gathers the congregation. Aaron and sons are bathed, clothed in holy garments. Tabernacle and contents anointed. Aaron's head anointed. Sons clothed.
Leviticus 8:1-13Sin Offering (bull): hands laid, blood on horns/base, fat burned, rest outside camp. Burnt Offering (ram): hands laid, blood sprinkled, burned whole. Ram of Consecrations (peace offering): blood applied to right ear, thumb, toe of Aaron/sons; fat/leg/cakes waved and burned; breast waved for Moses. Oil and blood sprinkled on Aaron/sons.
Leviticus 8:14-30Aaron and sons eat consecration ram and bread at tabernacle door, remaining there for seven days to complete their consecration. They comply with all commands.
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