Leviticus 8:5 kjv — And Moses said unto the congregation, This is the thing which the Lord commanded to be done.

King James Version

"And Moses said unto the congregation, This is the thing which the Lord commanded to be done."

— Leviticus 8:5, King James Version

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Leviticus 8 — Context

2

Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread;

3

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

4

And Moses did as the Lord commanded him; and the assembly was gathered together unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

5

And Moses said unto the congregation, This is the thing which the Lord commanded to be done.

6

And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.

7

And he put upon him the coat, and girded him with the girdle, and clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod upon him, and he girded him with the curious girdle of the ephod, and bound it unto him therewith.

8

And he put the breastplate upon him: also he put in the breastplate the Urim and the Thummim.

Leviticus 8:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 8:5 say?
Leviticus 8:5 in the King James Version reads: “And Moses said unto the congregation, This is the thing which the Lord commanded to be done.”
Where is Leviticus 8:5 in the Bible?
Leviticus 8:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 8, verse 5.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 8:5.
What translation should I read Leviticus 8:5 in?
Leviticus 8:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 8:5?
Leviticus 8:5 reads (KJV): “And Moses said unto the congregation, This is the thing which the Lord commanded to be done.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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