Bible Strands
Leviticus 17:2
“Speak to Aaron, his sons, and all the Israelites and tell them this is what the LORD has commanded:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The LORD speaks through Moses to Aaron, his sons, and all Israelites immediately after initiating a new revelation in Leviticus 17:1 and before detailing slaughter regulations in Leviticus 17:3.
The words — דַּבֵּ֨ר (da.Ber) translates literally as “speak,” and אֶל־ ('el-) functions as a preposition meaning “to,” establishing the directed chain of command.
The thread — This formulaic divine address to priestly and national leadership recurs throughout Leviticus, structuring the book’s legal transmissions between Leviticus 17:1 and 17:3.
Why it lands — The text states that God mandates a formal proclamation to designated leaders and the congregation before any regulation takes effect. It requires the reader to acknowledge that covenant instruction moves from divine source through authorized channels to the community.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Speak unto Aaron, and unto his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them; This is the thing which the Lord hath commanded, saying,