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◄ Leviticus 8:35►

New International Version
You must stay at the entrance to the tent of meeting day and night for seven days and do what the LORD requires, so you will not die; for that is what I have been commanded.”

New Living Translation
Now stay at the entrance of the Tabernacle day and night for seven days, and do everything the LORD requires. If you fail to do this, you will die, for this is what the LORD has commanded.”

English Standard Version
At the entrance of the tent of meeting you shall remain day and night for seven days, performing what the LORD has charged, so that you do not die, for so I have been commanded.”

Berean Standard Bible
You must remain at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting day and night for seven days and keep the LORD’s charge so that you will not die, for this is what I have been commanded.”

King James Bible
Therefore shall ye abideat 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.

New King James Version
Therefore you shall stayat the door of the tabernacle of meeting day and night for seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, so that you may not die; for so I have been commanded.”

New American Standard Bible
At the doorway of the tent of meeting, moreover, you shall remain day and night for seven days and fulfillyour duty to the LORD, so that you will not die; for so I have been commanded.”

NASB 1995
“At the doorway of the tent of meeting, moreover, you shall remain day and night for seven days and keep the charge of the LORD, so that you will not die, for so I have been commanded.”

NASB 1977
“At the doorway of the tent of meeting, moreover, you shall remain day and night for seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that you may not die, for so I have been commanded.”

Legacy Standard Bible
At the doorway of the tent of meeting, moreover, you shall remain day and night for seven days and keep the charge of Yahweh, so that you will not die, for so I have been commanded.”

Amplified Bible
You shall remain day and night for seven days at the doorway of the Tent of Meeting, doing what the Lord has required you to do, so that you will not die; for so I (Moses) have been commanded.”

Christian Standard Bible
You must remain at the entrance to the tent of meeting day and night for seven days and keep the LORD’s charge so that you will not die, for this is what I was commanded.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You must remain at the entrance to the tent of meeting day and night for seven days and keep the LORD’s charge so that you will not die, for this is what I was commanded.”

American Standard Version
And at the door of the tent of meeting shall ye abide day and night seven days, and keep the charge of Jehovah, that ye die not: for so I am commanded.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD has told me that you must stay near the entrance to the tent for seven days and nights, or else you will die.

English Revised Version
And at the door of the tent of meeting shall ye abide day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that ye die not: for so I am commanded.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You will stay at the entrance to the tent of meeting day and night for seven days and serve as the LORD tells you. Then you will not die. This is what I was commanded."

Good News Translation
You must stay at the entrance of the Tent day and night for seven days, doing what the LORD has commanded. If you don't, you will die. This is what the LORD has commanded me."

International Standard Version
Stay seven days and nights at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and attend to the service of the LORD, so that you won't die, because this is what I've commanded."

NET Bible
You must reside at the entrance of the Meeting Tent day and night for seven days and keep the charge of the LORD so that you will not die, for this is what I have been commanded."

New Heart English Bible
You shall stay at the door of the Tent of Meeting day and night seven days, and keep the LORD's command, that you do not die: for so I am commanded."

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
You must remain at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting day and night for seven days and keep the LORD’s charge so that you will not die, for this is what I have been commanded.”

World English Bible
You shall stay at the door of the Tent of Meeting day and night seven days, and keep Yahweh’s command, that you don’t die: for so I am commanded.”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and you abide at the opening of the Tent of Meeting by day and by night [for] seven days, and you have kept the charge of YHWH, and do not die, for so I have been commanded.”

Young's Literal Translation
and at the opening of the tent of meeting ye abide, by day and by night seven days, and ye have kept the charge of Jehovah, and die not, for so I have been commanded.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And at the door of the tent of appointment shall ye sit day and night seven days, and watch the watches of Jehovah, and ye shall not die: for so I was commanded.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Day and night shall you remain in the tabernacle observing the watches of the Lord, lest you die: for so it hath been commanded me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Day and night you shall remain in the tabernacle, observing the watches of the Lord, otherwise you shall die. For so it has been commanded to me.”

New American Bible
You must remain at the entrance of the tent of meeting day and night for seven days, carrying out the prescriptions of the LORD, so that you do not die, for this is the command I have received.”

New Revised Standard Version
You shall remain at the entrance of the tent of meeting day and night for seven days, keeping the LORD’s charge so that you do not die; for so I am commanded.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Therefore you shall remain at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation day and night for seven days and keep the charge of the LORD'S observance, that you die not; for so I am commanded.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And remain inside the door of the Time Tabernacle for seven days, day and night, and keep the charge of LORD JEHOVAH and you shall not die, because thus I was commanded.”

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And at the door of the tent of meeting shall ye abide day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that ye die not; for so I am commanded.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And ye shall remain seven days at the door of the tabernacle of witness, day and night; ye shall observe the ordinances of the Lord, that ye die not; for so has the Lord God commanded me.

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Context

The Ram of Ordination
…34What has been done today has been commanded by the LORD in order to make atonement on your behalf.35You must remain at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting day and night for seven days and keep the LORD’s charge so that you will not die,for this is what I have been commanded.”36So Aaron and his sons did everything the LORD had commanded through Moses.…

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Cross References

Exodus 29:35-37
This is what you are to do for Aaron and his sons based on all that I have commanded you, taking seven days to ordain them. / Sacrifice a bull as a sin offering each day for atonement. Purify the altar by making atonement for it, and anoint it to consecrate it. / For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will become most holy; whatever touches the altar will be holy.

Numbers 3:10
So you shall appoint Aaron and his sons to carry out the duties of the priesthood; but any outsider who approaches the tabernacle must be put to death.”

Numbers 18:7
But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.”

Exodus 40:12-15
Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. / And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. / Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. ...

1 Samuel 3:1
And the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. Now in those days the word of the LORD was rare, and visions were scarce.

Hebrews 5:1-4
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...

Hebrews 7:28
For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

1 Peter 2:5
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Hebrews 9:6-10
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ...

Hebrews 10:19-22
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, / and since we have a great priest over the house of God, ...

1 Corinthians 9:13
Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings?

2 Chronicles 29:11
Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”

2 Chronicles 35:2-6
He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. / To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. / Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. ...

Ezekiel 44:15-16
But the Levitical priests, who are descended from Zadok and who kept charge of My sanctuary when the Israelites went astray from Me, are to approach Me to minister before Me. They will stand before Me to offer Me fat and blood, declares the Lord GOD. / They alone shall enter My sanctuary and draw near to My table to minister before Me. They will keep My charge.

Treasury of Scripture

Therefore shall you abide at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that you die not: for so I am commanded.

the tabernacle

Leviticus 14:8
And he that is to be cleansed shall wash his clothes, and shave off all his hair, and wash himself in water, that he may be clean: and after that he shall come into the camp, and shall tarry abroad out of his tent seven days.

Exodus 29:35
And thus shalt thou do unto Aaron, and to his sons, according to allthings which I have commanded thee: seven days shalt thou consecrate them.

Numbers 19:12
He shall purify himself with it on the third day, and on the seventh day he shall be clean: but if he purify not himself the third day, then the seventh day he shall not be clean.

keep

Leviticus 8:30
And Moses took of the anointing oil, and of the blood whichwas upon the altar, and sprinkledit upon Aaron,and upon his garments, and upon his sons, and upon his sons' garments with him; and sanctified Aaron,and his garments, and his sons, and his sons' garments with him.

Leviticus 10:1
And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not.

Numbers 3:7
And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation before the tabernacle of the congregation, to do the service of the tabernacle.

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Leviticus 8

1.Moses consecrates Aaron and his sons
14.Their sin offering
18.Their burnt offering
22.The ram of consecration
31.The place and time of their consecration

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

You must remain at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting
This command was given to Aaron and his sons during their consecration as priests. The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the central place of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. It symbolized God's presence among His people. Remaining at the entrance signifies a period of dedication and separation unto God, emphasizing the seriousness of their priestly duties.

day and night for seven days
The seven-day period reflects the completeness and perfection often associated with the number seven in the Bible. This time frame allowed for a full consecration process, mirroring the creation week where God established order. It also foreshadows the complete and perfect work of Christ, who fulfills the role of the ultimate High Priest.

and keep the LORD’s charge
This phrase underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands. The priests were to adhere strictly to the instructions given by God, highlighting the holiness required in their service. This obedience is a precursor to the New Testament teaching where believers are called to live according to God's will, as seen in passages likeJohn 14:15.

so that you will not die
The severity of the command indicates the holiness of God and the serious nature of approaching Him. The priests' lives depended on their adherence to God's instructions, illustrating the concept of divine justice. This is echoed in the New Testament, where the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23), but through Christ, believers receive life.

for this is what I have been commanded.”
Moses, as the mediator between God and the Israelites, relays God's direct command. This highlights the authority of God's word and the necessity of following divine instructions. It points to the ultimate mediator, Jesus Christ, who perfectly fulfills God's commands and intercedes on behalf of humanity.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Moses
The leader of the Israelites who is responsible for consecrating Aaron and his sons as priests.

2.Aaron and his sons
The first priests of Israel, who are being consecrated for their priestly duties.

3.Tent of Meeting
The sacred place where God meets with Moses and the priests, and where the consecration ceremony takes place.

4.Consecration Ceremony
A seven-day ritual commanded by God to set apart Aaron and his sons for their priestly service.

5.The LORD’s Charge
The divine command given to Aaron and his sons to remain at the Tent of Meeting and fulfill their duties.

Teaching Points

Obedience to God’s Commands
The importance of following God's instructions precisely, as Aaron and his sons were required to do, highlights the seriousness of obedience in our spiritual lives.

The Role of Consecration
Consecration is a setting apart for holy purposes. As believers, we are called to live consecrated lives, dedicated to God’s service.

The Significance of the Priesthood
The priesthood in Leviticus points to the ultimate priesthood of Christ. Understanding this helps us appreciate the role of Jesus as our High Priest.

The Presence of God
Remaining at the Tent of Meeting symbolizes dwelling in God’s presence. We are encouraged to cultivate a continual awareness of God’s presence in our daily lives.

The Seriousness of Sin and Death
The warning of death for disobedience underscores the gravity of sin and the need for atonement, which is ultimately fulfilled in Christ.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Leviticus 8:35?

2.How does Leviticus 8:35 emphasize the importance of obedience to God's commands?

3.What role does the tabernacle play in the consecration process described in Leviticus 8:35?

4.How can we apply the principle of vigilance from Leviticus 8:35 in our lives?

5.What connections exist between Leviticus 8:35 and New Testament teachings on priesthood?

6.How does Leviticus 8:35 illustrate the seriousness of God's instructions for worship?

7.What is the significance of Leviticus 8:35 in the context of priestly duties?

8.How does Leviticus 8:35 reflect the importance of obedience in religious practice?

9.Why is the command in Leviticus 8:35 crucial for understanding Old Testament rituals?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 8?

11.How can Leviticus 8's insistence on a seven-day ordination period be reconciled with other references in the Old Testament that imply different consecration timelines?

12.How does the ritual laying on of hands in Numbers 8:10 align or conflict with other priestly consecration rites in the Torah?

13.(Leviticus 6:14-18) Is the precise handling of grain offerings reasonable given the nomadic conditions of the Israelites, and is there archaeological support for these meticulous procedures?

14.In Leviticus 9:6, the text promises that God's glory will appear to the people. How can this be historically verified or tested in light of skepticism regarding supernatural events?

What Does Leviticus 8:35 Mean

"You must remain"

• God’s first word is not a suggestion but a mandate. Aaron and his sons are told to “remain,” much like Noah was told to “enter the ark” (Genesis 7:1) and Abraham to “go” (Genesis 12:1).

• Obedience precedes usefulness; before the priests offer sacrifices for Israel, they must simply stay where the LORD puts them. CompareJohn 15:10—“If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love.”

"at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting"

• The doorway is the threshold between holy space and the camp.Exodus 33:7-11 shows Moses meeting the LORD there; now the priests are stationed in that same place.

• Remaining at the entrance keeps them close enough to hear God (Leviticus 1:1) and visible enough to remind Israel that access to God is mediated through ordained servants.

• For believers today, Christ is the true “door” (John 10:9); priests at the doorway foreshadow our constant approach through Him (Hebrews 10:19-22).

"day and night for seven days"

• Seven days complete the ordination cycle (Exodus 29:35-37). The full week mirrors God’s creation rhythm (Genesis 2:2-3), signaling a new work beginning through these priests.

• “Day and night” underscores uninterrupted devotion.Psalm 134:1 honors servants who “stand by night in the house of the LORD.”

• The period also tests endurance; ministry is not a moment but a continual calling (2 Timothy 4:2—“be ready in season and out of season”).

"and keep the LORD’s charge"

• “Charge” means the duties and safeguards of worship.Numbers 3:8 and 18:5 use the same wording to describe guarding the tabernacle from defilement.

• Their charge includes offering sacrifices, maintaining the fire (Leviticus 6:12-13), and teaching statutes (Deuteronomy 33:10).

• Faithfulness protects both priest and people. Paul echoes this stewardship: “Guard what has been entrusted to you” (1 Timothy 6:20).

"so that you will not die"

• Holiness is not optional; violating it brings death, as Nadab and Abihu soon learn (Leviticus 10:1-2).

•Exodus 28:35 and 30:20-21 give similar warnings for priestly garments and washing. The consequence highlights God’s righteousness and the seriousness of drawing near.

•Hebrews 10:31 reminds New-Covenant believers, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God,” yet mercy is provided through Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice (Hebrews 10:12).

"for this is what I have been commanded"

• Moses speaks as the mediator who received direct instruction (Exodus 25:9; 40:16). The authority is divine, not human tradition.

• Jesus models the same submission: “I do exactly what the Father has commanded Me” (John 14:31).

• When God commands, blessing follows obedience; when He is ignored, judgment follows—illustrated throughout Israel’s history (Deuteronomy 28).

summary

Leviticus 8:35 calls newly ordained priests to remain at God’s appointed place, around the clock, for a full seven-day consecration, faithfully guarding every detail of worship under threat of death, because the command comes directly from the LORD. The passage underscores that access to a holy God requires continuous obedience, vigilant stewardship, and humble submission to His authoritative word—principles that still shape the life of every believer who serves in Christ today.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

You must remain
תֵּשְׁב֨וּ(tê·šə·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 3427:To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

at the entrance
וּפֶתַח֩(ū·p̄e·ṯaḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6607:An opening, door, entrance way

to the Tent
אֹ֨הֶל(’ō·hel)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 168:A tent

of Meeting
מוֹעֵ֜ד(mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150:Appointed time, place, or meeting

day
יוֹמָ֤ם(yō·w·mām)
Adverb
Strong's 3119:Daytime, by day

and night
וָלַ֙יְלָה֙(wā·lay·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3915:A twist, night, adversity

for seven
שִׁבְעַ֣ת(šiḇ·‘aṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7651:Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number

days
יָמִ֔ים(yā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117:A day

and keep
וּשְׁמַרְתֶּ֛ם(ū·šə·mar·tem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 8104:To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

the LORD’s
יְהוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

charge
מִשְׁמֶ֥רֶת(miš·me·reṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4931:A guard, watch, charge, function

so that you will not
וְלֹ֣א(wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

die,
תָמ֑וּתוּ(ṯā·mū·ṯū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 4191:To die, to kill

for
כִּי־(kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

this is what
כֵ֖ן(ḵên)
Adverb
Strong's 3651:So -- thus

I have been commanded.”
צֻוֵּֽיתִי׃(ṣuw·wê·ṯî)
Verb - Pual - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6680:To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

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OT Law: Leviticus 8:35 You shall stay at the door (Le Lv Lev.)