What is the meaning of Leviticus 10:8? Then The word “Then” ties Leviticus 10:8 to the sudden judgment that has just fallen on Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10:1-2). God does not leave the moment hanging—He responds right away. • Immediate instruction shows mercy, guiding the survivors before they drift (Hebrews 12:10-11). • It also links judgment and grace, the pattern seen in Genesis 6-9 and Numbers 16:41-50. the LORD The covenant name stresses God’s unchanging holiness and faithfulness (Exodus 3:14-15; Malachi 3:6). • Because He is the LORD, His standards are fixed (Leviticus 19:2; 1 Peter 1:16). • He alone defines acceptable worship (John 4:23-24; Hebrews 12:28-29). • The same LORD who judged Nadab and Abihu now preserves the priesthood (Psalm 99:1-5). said God speaks clearly, verbally, and with binding authority (Genesis 1:3; Hebrews 1:1-2). • “Every Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16). • His speech brings covenant, comfort, and correction—see Exodus 20:1-17 and Matthew 17:5. • Here He will forbid intoxicating drink in worship (Leviticus 10:9-11; Proverbs 20:1; Ephesians 5:18). to Aaron For the only time in Leviticus, God addresses Aaron directly. • This confirms Aaron’s role despite his sons’ failure (Exodus 28:1; Numbers 18:1). • Personal address means heightened accountability (Luke 12:48). • Aaron must distinguish holy from common and teach Israel (Leviticus 10:10-11), foreshadowing the church’s priestly calling (1 Peter 2:9). summary “Then the LORD said to Aaron,” (Leviticus 10:8) links swift judgment with swift grace. The timing underscores urgency; the speaker’s covenant name underscores authority; the act of speaking underscores the reliability of revelation; the recipient underscores both privilege and responsibility. Taken literally, the verse prepares us to heed God’s sober command that follows, calling every believer-priest to approach Him with reverent, clear-minded obedience. |
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