Therefore shall ye abide at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that ye die not: for so I am commanded.
So you must stay at the entrance of the tent of meeting day and night for seven days, and carefully follow the LORD's instructions, so that you don't die. This is what I have been commanded to tell you.
Moses is telling Aaron and his sons they must remain at the tabernacle entrance for seven days straight, faithfully following God's commands to avoid death.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during the consecration ceremony of Aaron and his sons as Israel's first priests. Moses is following God's detailed instructions for this sacred ordination process, which required a full week of purification and dedication at the tabernacle. The seriousness of approaching God's holy presence is emphasized by the warning about death for disobedience.
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