Leviticus 9:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Moses said, 'This is what the LORD has commanded you to do, and then the glory of the LORD will appear to you.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is telling the people that if they obey God's specific instructions, they will witness God's glorious presence among them.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Leviticus, which outlines the laws and rituals for the ancient Israelites, this verse occurs during the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests in the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt. Moses is relaying God's direct instructions for them to perform specific sacrifices, assuring them that obedience would result in the visible manifestation of God's glory. This moment highlights the covenant relationship between God and Israel, emphasizing His desire to dwell among His people in the newly constructed Tabernacle.

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