Bible Strands
Leviticus 21:24
Moses told this to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses delivers the preceding commands regarding priestly defects to Aaron, his sons, and the entire Israelite community. This occurs at the conclusion of Leviticus 21, marking the formal transmission of holiness regulations to Israel's religious leadership and the congregation.
The words — The Hebrew verb וַיְדַבֵּר (va.yedabber) translates literally as "and he spoke," denoting the official proclamation of the decree. The names מֹשֶׁה (Moshe) and אַהֲרֹן (Aharon) specify the human mediator and the high priest who receives the instruction.
The thread — The pattern of entrusting specific commands to designated leaders recurs in Malachi 2:1, Colossians 4:17, and 1 Timothy 1:18. These passages document the same structural practice of charging authority figures with preserving and transmitting sacred instructions to their respective communities.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to acknowledge that ritual and moral standards must be communicated through authorized channels to both leadership and the broader group. It establishes that obedience to holiness regulations depends on clear, public transmission rather than individual interpretation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And Moses told it unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel.
Cross-references
- Malachi 2:1 “And now this decree is for you, O priests:
- Colossians 4:17 Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”
- 1 Timothy 1:18 Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,
- 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.