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
This verse comes immediately after Aaron's two sons, Nadab and Abihu, were killed by God's fire for offering unauthorized incense in the tabernacle. Moses is explaining to the grieving Aaron that God's holiness requires absolute reverence from the priests who serve Him. This tragic event established the principle that those who approach God in worship must do so with proper respect and according to His specific instructions.
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