Leviticus 9:5
New International Version
They took the things Moses commanded to the front of the tent of meeting, and the entire assembly came near and stood before the LORD.

New Living Translation
So the people presented all these things at the entrance of the Tabernacle, just as Moses had commanded. Then the whole community came forward and stood before the LORD.

English Standard Version
And they brought what Moses commanded in front of the tent of meeting, and all the congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
So they took what Moses had commanded to the front of the Tent of Meeting, and the whole congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.

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

New King James Version
So they brought what Moses commanded before the tabernacle of meeting. And all the congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
So they took what Moses had commanded to the front of the tent of meeting, and the whole congregation came near and stood before the LORD.

NASB 1995
So they took what Moses had commanded to the front of the tent of meeting, and the whole congregation came near and stood before the LORD.

NASB 1977
So they took what Moses had commanded to the front of the tent of meeting, and the whole congregation came near and stood before the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
So they took what Moses had commanded to the front of the tent of meeting, and the whole congregation came near and stood before Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
So they took what Moses had commanded to the front of the Tent of Meeting, and all the congregation approached and stood before the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
They brought what Moses had commanded to the front of the tent of meeting, and the whole community came forward and stood before the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They brought what Moses had commanded to the front of the tent of meeting, and the whole community came forward and stood before the LORD.

American Standard Version
And they brought that which Moses commanded before the tent of meeting: and all the congregation drew near and stood before Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
After the animals and the grain had been brought to the front of the sacred tent, and the people were standing there in the presence of the LORD,

English Revised Version
And they brought that which Moses commanded before the tent of meeting: and all the congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So they took the things Moses commanded and brought them in front of the tent of meeting. The whole congregation came and stood in the LORD's presence.

Good News Translation
They brought to the front of the Tent everything that Moses had commanded, and the whole community assembled there to worship the LORD.

International Standard Version
So they brought what Moses had commanded to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. The entire congregation drew near and stood in the LORD's presence.

Majority Standard Bible
So they took what Moses had commanded to the front of the Tent of Meeting, and the whole congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.

NET Bible
So they took what Moses had commanded to the front of the Meeting Tent and the whole congregation presented them and stood before the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
They brought what Moses commanded before the Tent of Meeting: and all the congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.

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

World English Bible
They brought what Moses commanded before the Tent of Meeting. All the congregation came near and stood before Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they take that which Moses has commanded to the front of the Tent of Meeting, and all the congregation draws near and stands before YHWH;

Young's Literal Translation
And they take that which Moses hath commanded unto the front of the tent of meeting, and all the company draw near and stand before Jehovah;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they shall take what Moses commanded before the tent of appointment: and all the assembly shall draw near and stand before Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They brought therefore all things that Moses had commanded before the door of the tabernacle: where when all the multitude stood,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so they brought everything that Moses had ordered before the door of the tabernacle, where, when all the multitude stood together,

New American Bible
So they brought what Moses had ordered before the tent of meeting. When the whole community had come forward and stood before the LORD,

New Revised Standard Version
They brought what Moses commanded to the front of the tent of meeting; and the whole congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they brought everything that Moses had commanded before the tabernacle of the congregation; and all the congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they took everything that Moshe commanded them and they came before the Time Tabernacle.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they brought that which Moses commanded before the tent of meeting; and all the congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they took as Moses commanded them before the tabernacle of witness, and all the congregation drew nigh, and they stood before the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The First Offerings of Aaron
4an ox and a ram for a peace offering to sacrifice before the LORD, and a grain offering mixed with oil. For today the LORD will appear to you.’ ” 5So they took what Moses had commanded to the front of the Tent of Meeting, and the whole congregation drew near and stood before the LORD. 6And Moses said, “This is what the LORD has commanded you to do, so that the glory of the LORD may appear to you.”…

Cross References
Exodus 29:4-37
Then present Aaron and his sons at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. / Take the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastplate. Fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband. / Put the turban on his head and attach the holy diadem to the turban. ...

Hebrews 9:6-14
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ...

Numbers 6:16-20
The priest is to present all these before the LORD and make the sin offering and the burnt offering. / He shall also offer the ram as a peace offering to the LORD, along with the basket of unleavened bread. And the priest is to offer the accompanying grain offering and drink offering. / Then at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, the Nazirite is to shave his consecrated head, take the hair, and put it on the fire under the peace offering. ...

2 Chronicles 7:1-3
When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. / The priests were unable to enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled it. / When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”

Exodus 40:12-15
Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. / And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. / Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. ...

Hebrews 10:11-14
Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. / But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. / Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, ...

Numbers 8:5-22
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, / “Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean. / This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves. ...

1 Kings 8:62-64
Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. / On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings.

Exodus 24:4-8
And Moses wrote down all the words of the LORD. Early the next morning he got up and built an altar at the base of the mountain, along with twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel. / Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD. / Moses took half of the blood and put it in bowls, and the other half he splattered on the altar. ...

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. ...

Numbers 7:10-11
When the altar was anointed, the leaders approached with their offerings for its dedication and presented them before the altar. / And the LORD said to Moses, “Each day one leader is to present his offering for the dedication of the altar.”

2 Chronicles 29:21-24
They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD. / So they slaughtered the bulls, and the priests took the blood and splattered it on the altar. They slaughtered the rams and splattered the blood on the altar. And they slaughtered the lambs and splattered the blood on the altar. / Then they brought the goats for the sin offering before the king and the assembly, who laid their hands on them. ...

Exodus 28:1-3
“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.

Hebrews 7:26-28
Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. / Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. / For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

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. ...


Treasury of Scripture

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

and all the congregation

Exodus 19:17
And Moses brought forth the people out of the camp to meet with God; and they stood at the nether part of the mount.

Deuteronomy 31:12
Gather the people together, men, and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear the LORD your God, and observe to do all the words of this law:

1 Chronicles 15:3
And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD unto his place, which he had prepared for it.

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So they took
This phrase indicates obedience and action. The Hebrew root for "took" is "laqach," which often implies receiving or accepting something with purpose. In the context of Leviticus, this action signifies the Israelites' willingness to follow divine instructions. It reflects a heart of submission and readiness to engage in worship as prescribed by God through Moses.

what Moses had commanded
Moses, as the mediator between God and the Israelites, represents divine authority. The Hebrew word for "commanded" is "tsavah," which conveys a sense of authoritative instruction. This highlights the importance of adhering to God's directives as communicated through His chosen leaders. It underscores the principle that true worship is not based on personal preference but on divine revelation and order.

to the front of the Tent of Meeting
The "Tent of Meeting" is central to Israelite worship, serving as the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. The Hebrew term "ohel moed" signifies a place of appointed meeting, emphasizing the sacredness of this space. Bringing the offerings to the front of the Tent symbolizes approaching God with reverence and the desire for communion. It is a reminder of the holiness required to stand before the Almighty.

and the whole congregation
This phrase underscores the communal aspect of worship. The Hebrew word for "congregation" is "edah," which refers to the assembly of the people of Israel. It highlights the collective responsibility and privilege of the community to participate in worship. This communal gathering reflects the unity and shared faith of God's people, coming together to honor Him.

drew near
The act of drawing near, from the Hebrew "qarab," implies approaching with intention and reverence. It is a physical and spiritual movement towards God, signifying a desire for closeness and relationship. This action is foundational in worship, as it represents the heart's longing to be in the presence of the Creator, acknowledging His sovereignty and grace.

and stood before the LORD
Standing before the LORD, or "Yahweh," is an expression of respect and readiness to serve. The Hebrew word "amad" for "stood" conveys a sense of being established or positioned with purpose. This posture reflects the Israelites' acknowledgment of God's authority and their readiness to listen and respond to His will. It is a powerful image of worship, where the congregation positions themselves in humility and expectation before the divine presence.

(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.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So they took
וַיִּקְח֗וּ (way·yiq·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3947: To take

what
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

Moses
מֹשֶׁ֔ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

had commanded
צִוָּ֣ה (ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the front
פְּנֵ֖י (pə·nê)
Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

of the Tent
אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 168: A tent

of Meeting,
מוֹעֵ֑ד (mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting

and the whole
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

congregation
הָ֣עֵדָ֔ה (hā·‘ê·ḏāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage

drew near
וַֽיִּקְרְבוּ֙ (way·yiq·rə·ḇū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

and stood
וַיַּֽעַמְד֖וּ (way·ya·‘am·ḏū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

before
לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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