Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Moses told this to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites. New Living Translation So Moses gave these instructions to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites. English Standard Version So Moses spoke to Aaron and to his sons and to all the people of Israel. Berean Standard Bible Moses told this to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites. Berean Literal Bible And Moses told it to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the sons of Israel. King James Bible And Moses told it unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel. New King James Version And Moses told it to Aaron and his sons, and to all the children of Israel. New American Standard Bible So Moses spoke to Aaron and to his sons and to all the sons of Israel. NASB 1995 So Moses spoke to Aaron and to his sons and to all the sons of Israel. NASB 1977 So Moses spoke to Aaron and to his sons and to all the sons of Israel. Legacy Standard Bible So Moses spoke to Aaron and to his sons and to all the sons of Israel. Amplified Bible So Moses spoke to Aaron and to his sons, and to all the Israelites. Berean Annotated Bible Moses (drawn out) told this to Aaron (light bringer) and his sons and to all the Israelites (God prevails). Christian Standard Bible Moses said this to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites. Holman Christian Standard Bible Moses said this to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites. American Standard Version So Moses spake unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel. Contemporary English Version Moses told all of this to Aaron, his sons, and the people of Israel. English Revised Version So Moses spake unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Moses spoke to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites. Good News Translation This, then, is what Moses said to Aaron, the sons of Aaron, and to all the people of Israel. International Standard Version Moses told all of this to Aaron, to his sons, and to all the Israelis. NET Bible So Moses spoke these things to Aaron, his sons, and all the Israelites. New Heart English Bible So Moses spoke to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel. Webster's Bible Translation And Moses told it to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMoses told this to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites. World English Bible So Moses spoke to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Moses speaks to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the sons of Israel. Berean Literal Bible And Moses told it to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the sons of Israel. Young's Literal Translation And Moses speaketh unto Aaron, and unto his sons, and unto all the sons of Israel. Smith's Literal Translation And Moses will speak to Aaron and to his sons and to all the sons of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMoses therefore spoke to Aaron, and to his sons and to all Israel, all the things that had been commanded him. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, Moses spoke to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all of Israel, everything that had been commanded to him. New American Bible Moses, therefore, told this to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites. New Revised Standard Version Thus Moses spoke to Aaron and to his sons and to all the people of Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Moses told it to Aaron and to his sons and to all the children of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe spoke to Ahron and his children and all the children of Israel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So Moses spoke unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses spoke to Aaron and his sons, and to all the children of Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Restrictions Against Those with Blemishes…23but because he has a defect, he must not go near the veil or approach the altar, so as not to desecrate My sanctuaries. For I am the LORD who sanctifies them.’ ” 24Moses told this to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites. Cross References Moses told this Exodus 24:3 When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.” Deuteronomy 1:3 In the fortieth year, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses proclaimed to the Israelites all that the LORD had commanded him concerning them. Exodus 34:32 And after this all the Israelites came near, and Moses commanded them to do everything that the LORD had told him on Mount Sinai. to Aaron and his sons Exodus 29:1 “Now this is what you are to do to consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests: Take a young bull and two rams without blemish, Exodus 29:4 Then present Aaron and his sons at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. Leviticus 8:6 Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water. and to all the Israelites Exodus 35:1 Then Moses assembled the whole congregation of Israel and said to them, “These are the things that the LORD has commanded you to do: Deuteronomy 5:1 Then Moses summoned all Israel and said to them: Hear, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances that I declare in your hearing this day. Learn them and observe them carefully. Deuteronomy 31:1 When Moses had finished speaking these words to all Israel, Exodus 28:1-4 “Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. / Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. / You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest. … Numbers 18:1-7 So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. … Ezekiel 44:15-16 But the Levitical priests, who are descended from Zadok and who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, are to approach Me to minister before Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood, declares the Lord GOD. / They alone shall enter My sanctuary and draw near to My table to minister before Me. They will keep My charge. Hebrews 5:1-4 Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. … 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Numbers 6:22-27 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: / ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; … Malachi 2:4-7 Then you will know that I have sent you this commandment so that My covenant with Levi may continue,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, which I gave to him; it called for reverence, and he revered Me and stood in awe of My name. / True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity. … Treasury of Scripture And Moses told it to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel. Aaron Malachi 2:1-7 And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you… Colossians 4:17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. 1 Timothy 1:18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; Jump to Previous Aaron Children Israel Israelites Speaketh WordsJump to Next Aaron Children Israel Israelites Speaketh WordsLeviticus 21 1. Of the priests' mourning6. Of their holiness 7. Of their marriages 8. Of their estimation 9. Of the high priest's holiness 10. Of his marriage 13. The priests that have blemishes must not minister in the sanctuary Moses told this Moses, as the leader and prophet of Israel, served as the intermediary between God and the people. His role was to communicate God's laws and instructions, which were foundational for the covenant community. This reflects the importance of divine revelation and the responsibility of leaders to faithfully transmit God's word. Moses' authority is established in Exodus 3 when God calls him at the burning bush. to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe prophet and leader of the Israelites, who received the laws from God and communicated them to the people. 2. Aaron The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel, representing the priestly line. 3. Aaron's Sons The descendants of Aaron, who were appointed as priests to serve in the tabernacle. 4. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who were to live according to His laws and commandments. 5. The Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where the priests performed their duties. Teaching Points The Role of LeadershipMoses, as a leader, was responsible for communicating God's laws. In our lives, we should respect and pray for our spiritual leaders who guide us in understanding God's Word. Priestly Responsibilities Aaron and his sons had specific duties. As believers, we are called to serve God in our unique capacities, recognizing our roles within the body of Christ. Holiness and Obedience The Israelites were to live according to God's laws. We are reminded to pursue holiness and obedience in our daily walk with God. Community of Believers The instructions were given to all Israelites, emphasizing the communal aspect of faith. We should foster a sense of community and accountability within our church families. Continuity of God's Plan The priesthood established in Leviticus points to the ultimate high priest, Jesus Christ. We should see the continuity of God's redemptive plan throughout Scripture. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 21:24?2. How does Leviticus 21:24 emphasize the importance of priestly holiness and purity? 3. What can we learn about God's standards for leadership from Leviticus 21:24? 4. How does Leviticus 21:24 connect to New Testament teachings on spiritual leadership? 5. In what ways can we apply Leviticus 21:24 to modern Christian leadership roles? 6. How does Leviticus 21:24 guide us in maintaining holiness in our lives? 7. What is the historical context of Leviticus 21:24? 8. How does Leviticus 21:24 reflect the holiness code? 9. What theological themes are present in Leviticus 21:24? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 21? 11. What were the Ten Plagues of Egypt in the Bible? 12. Exodus 28:30: How reliable is the claim about the Urim and Thummim, given the lack of concrete archeological evidence or consistent references elsewhere? 13. Psalm 99:6 mentions Moses, Aaron, and Samuel; how can we confirm the historical existence and roles of Moses and Aaron, given limited archaeological evidence? 14. What does the sprinkling of the blood signify? What Does Leviticus 21:24 Mean Moses told this- The phrase underscores Moses’ role as the divinely appointed mediator. He does not invent these standards; he “speaks” exactly what God revealed (see Exodus 24:3-4; Deuteronomy 4:5). - The immediacy of the wording points to the literal transmission of God’s word—no delays, no edits. Compare Leviticus 8:36, where “Moses and Aaron did just as the LORD had commanded.” - The reliability of Scripture rests on this faithful chain of communication (Numbers 12:7-8). to Aaron - Aaron, the first high priest, represents both leadership and accountability. As God’s chosen servant (Exodus 28:1), he must know the priestly regulations just given in Leviticus 21. - God holds leaders to a heightened standard (Leviticus 10:8-11; Malachi 2:7-8). Moses addressing Aaron first highlights that principle. - Aaron’s obedience would set the tone for every sacrifice, blessing, and act of intercession on behalf of the nation (Hebrews 5:1-4). and his sons - The priesthood is hereditary; Aaron’s sons are next in line (Numbers 18:1-3). Moses ensures the whole priestly family hears God’s requirements about physical wholeness and ceremonial holiness. - This inclusion removes any excuse of ignorance (Leviticus 1:5; 6:8-9). - By hearing together, father and sons are united in purpose, guarding against fragmented obedience (Joshua 24:15). and to all the Israelites - Holiness is not an elite calling; the entire covenant community must understand what God expects from its mediators (Leviticus 19:2; Deuteronomy 5:1). - Public knowledge prevents suspicion and fosters reverence—Israel can trust that those who approach God on their behalf meet His standards (Psalm 24:3-4). - The nation’s witness to surrounding peoples depends on a visibly distinct priesthood (Exodus 19:5-6; 1 Peter 2:9). summary Leviticus 21:24 caps a chapter of priestly regulations by stressing transparent communication. Moses faithfully relays God’s exact words; Aaron and his sons receive them as direct marching orders; the entire nation listens in so everyone knows the holy requirements. The verse affirms that Scripture is literal, complete, and meant for all God’s people—leaders and laity alike—to hear, heed, and live out. (24) And unto all the children of Israel.--These regulations about the conduct and qualifications of the priesthood, which God imparted to Moses, the latter not only communicated to the high priest and his sons the priests, but to the representatives of the people, who, as the community, had the supervision of the priests. The sacerdotal laws were administered and enforced by the elders or Sanhedrim, who were the representatives of the people. (See Leviticus 21:21.)
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