3 And gather thou all the congregation together unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Other Translations of Leviticus 8:3

New International Version

3 and gather the entire assembly at the entrance to the tent of meeting."

English Standard Version

3 And assemble all the congregation at the entrance of the tent of meeting."

The Message

3 Gather the entire congregation at the entrance of the Tent of Meeting."

New King James Version

3 and gather all the congregation together at the door of the tabernacle of meeting."

New Living Translation

3 and call the entire community of Israel together at the entrance of the Tabernacle. "

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 8:3

Commentary on Leviticus 8:1-13

(Read Leviticus 8:1-13)

The consecration of Aaron and his sons had been delayed until the tabernacle had been prepared, and the laws of the sacrifices given. Aaron and his sons were washed with water, to signify that they ought to purify themselves from all sinful dispositions, and ever after to keep themselves pure. Christ washes those from their sins in his own blood whom he makes kings and priests to our God, Hebrews 10:22. The anointing of Aaron was to typify the anointing of Christ with the Spirit, which was not given by measure to him. All believers have received the anointing.