Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.
Then Moses said to Aaron, 'This is what the LORD meant when He said, I will be treated as holy by those who come near me, and I will be honored in front of all the people.' And Aaron remained silent.
Moses reminds Aaron that God demands to be treated with deep reverence and honor, especially by those who serve Him closely, and Aaron accepts this in silent grief.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of the Israelite priesthood, Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu had just been killed by fire from the Lord for offering unauthorized fire before the altar, which violated God's specific instructions for worship. This event underscores God's absolute holiness and the grave consequences of irreverence among those chosen to serve Him. Moses then reminds Aaron of God's earlier declaration to emphasize the need for sanctity in approaching the divine.
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