King James Version

What Does Leviticus 8:2 Mean?

Leviticus 8:2 in the King James Version says “Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two r...” — study this verse from Leviticus chapter 8 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread;”

Leviticus 8:2 · KJV

Context

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And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

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Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread;

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And gather thou all the congregation together unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

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And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and the assembly was gathered together unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread;

This verse falls within the section on Consecration of Aaron and Sons. The ordination ceremony established the Aaronic priesthood, involving washing, anointing, and sacrifice—prefiguring Christ's priesthood.

The Aaronic priesthood mediated between God and Israel, offering sacrifices and maintaining the tabernacle. This prefigured Christ's superior priesthood after the order of Melchizedek. The five main offerings (burnt, grain, peace, sin, and guilt) addressed different aspects of relat