King James Version
What Does Leviticus 9:5 Mean?
“And they brought that which Moses commanded before the tabernacle of the congregation: and all the congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.”
Context
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And unto the children of Israel thou shalt speak, saying, Take ye a kid of the goats for a sin offering; and a calf and a lamb, both of the first year, without blemish, for a burnt offering;
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Also a bullock and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD; and a meat offering mingled with oil: for to day the LORD will appear unto you.
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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.
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And Moses said, This is the thing which the LORD commanded that ye should do: and the glory of the LORD shall appear unto you.
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And Moses said unto Aaron, Go unto the altar, and offer thy sin offering, and thy burnt offering, and make an atonement for thyself, and for the people: and offer the offering of the people, and make an atonement for them; as the LORD commanded.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(5) **And they brought.**—That is, Aaron and his sons, according to the command of Moses, and the elders on behalf of the people, and according to the order of Aaron, who was directed by Moses so to do, brought the aforenamed sacrifices.
**And all the congregation . . . —**That is, the elders who represented the people, whom Moses summoned (see Leviticus 9:1), and as many of the people as could find room assembled before the sanctuary in the court-yard to witness the newly-installed priests officiating for the first time.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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