Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So they came and carried them, still in their tunics, outside the camp, as Moses ordered. New Living Translation So they came forward and picked them up by their garments and carried them out of the camp, just as Moses had commanded. English Standard Version So they came near and carried them in their coats out of the camp, as Moses had said. Berean Standard Bible So they came forward and carried them, still in their tunics, outside the camp, as Moses had directed. Berean Literal Bible And they drew near, and they carried them in their tunics to the outside of the camp, as Moses had spoken. King James Bible So they went near, and carried them in their coats out of the camp; as Moses had said. New King James Version So they went near and carried them by their tunics out of the camp, as Moses had said. New American Standard Bible So they came forward and carried them, still in their tunics, to an area outside the camp, just as Moses had said. NASB 1995 So they came forward and carried them still in their tunics to the outside of the camp, as Moses had said. NASB 1977 So they came forward and carried them still in their tunics to the outside of the camp, as Moses had said. Legacy Standard Bible So they came near and carried them still in their tunics to the outside of the camp, as Moses had said. Amplified Bible So they came forward and carried them, still in their undertunics, outside the camp, as Moses had said. Berean Annotated Bible So they came forward and carried them, still in their tunics, outside the camp, as Moses (drawn out) had directed. Christian Standard Bible So they came forward and carried them in their tunics outside the camp, as Moses had said. Holman Christian Standard Bible So they came forward and carried them in their tunics outside the camp, as Moses had said. American Standard Version So they drew near, and carried them in their coats out of the camp, as Moses had said. Contemporary English Version So they dragged the dead men away by their clothes. English Revised Version So they drew near, and carried them in their coats out of the camp; as Moses had said. GOD'S WORD® Translation So they came and took them away to a place outside the camp, as Moses told them. The dead men were still in their linen robes. Good News Translation So they came and took hold of the clothing on the corpses and carried them outside the camp, just as Moses had commanded. International Standard Version So they approached to carry them in their tunics outside the camp, just as Moses had commanded. NET Bible So they came near and carried them away in their tunics to a place outside the camp just as Moses had spoken. New Heart English Bible So they drew near, and carried them in their coats out of the camp, as Moses had said. Webster's Bible Translation So they went near, and carried them in their coats out of the camp; as Moses had said. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo they came forward and carried them, still in their tunics, outside the camp, as Moses had directed. World English Bible So they came near, and carried them in their tunics out of the camp, as Moses had said. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they come near, and carry them in their coats to the outside of the camp, as Moses has spoken. Berean Literal Bible And they drew near, and they carried them in their tunics to the outside of the camp, as Moses had spoken. Young's Literal Translation and they come near, and bear them in their coats unto the outside of the camp, as Moses hath spoken. Smith's Literal Translation And they will draw near and lift them up in their tunics to without the camp; as Moses spake. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they went forthwith and took them as they lay, vested with linen tunicks, and cast them forth, as had been commanded them. Catholic Public Domain Version And moving quickly, they took them as they lay, vested with linen tunics, and cast them outside, just as had been commanded them. New American Bible So they drew near and carried them by means of their tunics outside the camp, as Moses had commanded. New Revised Standard Version They came forward and carried them by their tunics out of the camp, as Moses had ordered. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo they drew near and carried them in their vestments out of the camp; as Moses had said. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they came and they took them in their ritual robes and they took them outside of the camp just as Moshe said. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So they drew near, and carried them in their tunics out of the camp, as Moses had said. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they came near and took them in their coats out of the camp, as Moses said. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sin of Nadab and Abihu…4Moses summoned Mishael and Elzaphan, sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel, and said to them, “Come here; carry the bodies of your cousins outside the camp, away from the front of the sanctuary.” 5So they came forward and carried them, still in their tunics, outside the camp, as Moses had directed. 6Then Moses said to Aaron and his sons Eleazar and Ithamar, “Do not let your hair become disheveled and do not tear your garments, or else you will die, and the LORD will be angry with the whole congregation. But your brothers, the whole house of Israel, may mourn on account of the fire that the LORD has ignited.… Cross References So they came forward Numbers 3:6-9 “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. … Numbers 4:15-20 When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all their equipment, as soon as the camp is ready to move, the Kohathites shall come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy objects, or they will die. These are the transportation duties of the Kohathites regarding the Tent of Meeting. / Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.” / Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, … and carried them, 1 Chronicles 10:12 all their men of valor set out and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons and brought them to Jabesh. And they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh and fasted seven days. 1 Samuel 31:12-13 all their men of valor set out, journeyed all night, and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth-shan. When they arrived at Jabesh, they burned the bodies there. / Then they took their bones and buried them under the tamarisk tree in Jabesh, and they fasted seven days. still in their tunics, Leviticus 8:13 Then Moses presented Aaron’s sons, put tunics on them, wrapped sashes around them, and tied headbands on them, just as the LORD had commanded him. Exodus 28:39-43 You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash. / Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor. / After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests. … outside the camp, Numbers 19:3-9 Give it to Eleazar the priest, and he will have it brought outside the camp and slaughtered in his presence. / Eleazar the priest is to take some of its blood on his finger and sprinkle it seven times toward the front of the Tent of Meeting. / Then the heifer must be burned in his sight. Its hide, its flesh, and its blood are to be burned, along with its dung. … Numbers 5:2-4 “Command the Israelites to send away from the camp anyone with a skin disease, anyone who has a bodily discharge, and anyone who is defiled by a dead body. / You must send away male and female alike; send them outside the camp so they will not defile their camp, where I dwell among them.” / So the Israelites did this, sending such people outside the camp. They did just as the LORD had instructed Moses. as Moses had directed. Exodus 32:28 The Levites did as Moses commanded, and that day about three thousand of the people fell dead. Numbers 8:20-22 So Moses, Aaron, and the whole congregation of Israel did with the Levites everything that the LORD had commanded Moses they should do. / The Levites purified themselves and washed their clothes, and Aaron presented them as a wave offering before the LORD. Aaron also made atonement for them to cleanse them. / After that, the Levites came to perform their service at the Tent of Meeting in the presence of Aaron and his sons. Thus they did with the Levites just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Numbers 3:4 Nadab and Abihu, however, died in the presence of the LORD when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD in the Wilderness of Sinai. And since they had no sons, only Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron. Numbers 20:23-29 And at Mount Hor, near the border of the land of Edom, the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, / “Aaron will be gathered to his people; he will not enter the land that I have given the Israelites, because both of you rebelled against My command at the waters of Meribah. / Take Aaron and his son Eleazar and bring them up Mount Hor. … 1 Samuel 2:34 And this sign shall come to you concerning your two sons Hophni and Phinehas: They will both die on the same day. 2 Samuel 6:7 And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and God struck him down on the spot for his irreverence, and he died there beside the ark of God. 1 Chronicles 13:10 And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and He struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark. So he died there before God. 1 Chronicles 24:2 But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. Treasury of Scripture So they went near, and carried them in their coats out of the camp; as Moses had said. no references listed for this verse. Jump to Previous Bear Camp Carried Coats Drew Forward Moses Ordered Outside Tent-Circle Tunics VestsJump to Next Bear Camp Carried Coats Drew Forward Moses Ordered Outside Tent-Circle Tunics VestsLeviticus 10 1. Aadab and Abihu, for offering strange fire, are burnt by fire6. Aaron and his sons are forbidden to mourn for them 8. The priests are forbidden wine when they are to go into the tabernacle 12. The law of eating the holy things 16. Aaron's excuse for transgressing thereof So they came forward This phrase refers to the actions of Mishael and Elzaphan, the cousins of Nadab and Abihu, who were called by Moses to remove the bodies of the deceased priests. This act of coming forward signifies obedience to Moses' command and a willingness to serve in a difficult situation. It highlights the importance of following divine instructions, even when the task is unpleasant or challenging. and carried them still in their tunics outside the camp as Moses had directed Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His laws and commandments. In this context, Moses is the one giving instructions regarding the handling of Nadab and Abihu's bodies. 2. Aaron The brother of Moses and the High Priest of Israel. He is the father of Nadab and Abihu, who were struck down by God for offering unauthorized fire. 3. Nadab and Abihu Sons of Aaron who were consumed by fire from the Lord for offering unauthorized fire before Him, an act of disobedience and irreverence. 4. Eleazar and Ithamar The remaining sons of Aaron, who were tasked with carrying out the bodies of their brothers from the sanctuary. 5. Tabernacle The sacred place where God dwelled among His people and where the priests performed their duties. It is the setting for the events of Leviticus 10. Teaching Points Reverence for God's HolinessThe incident with Nadab and Abihu underscores the importance of approaching God with reverence and obedience. Worship is not to be taken lightly, and God's holiness demands respect. Obedience to God's Commands The specific instructions given by God are not arbitrary; they are meant to guide His people in holiness. Disobedience, especially in worship, has serious consequences. The Role of Leadership in Worship Moses and Aaron's roles highlight the responsibility of spiritual leaders to uphold God's standards and guide others in proper worship practices. The Consequences of Disobedience Nadab and Abihu's fate serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of straying from God's commands. It calls believers to examine their own lives for areas of disobedience. The Importance of Community in Worship Eleazar and Ithamar's involvement in removing their brothers' bodies shows the communal aspect of worship and the need for the community to uphold God's standards together. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 10:5?2. How does Leviticus 10:5 emphasize the importance of obeying God's commands today? 3. What consequences did Nadab and Abihu face for disobedience in Leviticus 10:5? 4. How does Leviticus 10:5 connect to the holiness required in 1 Peter 1:16? 5. What lessons from Leviticus 10:5 can guide our worship practices now? 6. How can we ensure our actions align with God's will, as shown in Leviticus 10:5? 7. Why did God allow Nadab and Abihu to be consumed by fire in Leviticus 10:5? 8. What does Leviticus 10:5 teach about the holiness required in worship? 9. How does Leviticus 10:5 reflect God's justice and mercy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 10? 11. How do interpreters reconcile Leviticus 5's focus on sacrifices with Hebrews 10:4 declaring it impossible for animal blood to remove sins? 12. Psalm 99:6 mentions Moses, Aaron, and Samuel; how can we confirm the historical existence and roles of Moses and Aaron, given limited archaeological evidence? 13. Leviticus 18:5 promises life through obedience, yet Romans 3:20 says the Law can't grant righteousness. Is this an irreconcilable contradiction? 14. Numbers 15:32-36: Why is gathering wood on the Sabbath punished by death, and how does this align with a just moral system today? What Does Leviticus 10:5 Mean So they came forwardMishael and Elzaphan, the cousins of Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10:4), immediately step toward the sanctuary entrance. • Their prompt response models the kind of swift obedience later praised in Leviticus 8:36 and Exodus 40:16. • Coming “forward” shows respect for both God-given authority (Moses) and the holiness of the tabernacle, contrasting with the reckless approach of Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10:1-2). and carried them The bodies are lifted, not dragged. • God’s wrath ended with the men; the task of handling their remains fell to relatives so Aaron and his remaining sons could stay on duty (Leviticus 10:6-7; cf. Leviticus 21:1-2). • Numbers 19:11-13 highlights that contact with a corpse brings uncleanness, underscoring the cost of sin and the need for purification. still in their tunics The priestly garments remain intact even though the men perished by divine fire. • The judgment was precise—God consumed the sinners, not their clothing—echoing the controlled fire on Elijah’s altar in 1 Kings 18:38 and the spared garments of Daniel’s friends in Daniel 3:27. • The sight of priestly tunics on lifeless bodies warned Israel that outward robes cannot cover inner disobedience (Isaiah 1:11-17; Matthew 23:27). outside the camp Removal beyond the camp boundary kept the sanctuary and community undefiled. • Leviticus 13:46; Leviticus 24:14; and Deuteronomy 23:14 all place impurity, disease, or blasphemy outside, foreshadowing Christ bearing sin “outside the gate” (Hebrews 13:11-12). • Sin’s consequence is separation; fellowship is restored only through God-appointed means (Leviticus 1-7; 1 John 1:9). as Moses had directed Every detail follows the word of God spoken through His servant. • Repeated obedience to Moses’ instructions (Exodus 40:16; Leviticus 8:4-5) shows that blessing and safety lie in doing exactly what God says. • Aaron’s silent acceptance (Leviticus 10:3) and the cousins’ compliance model submission to divine order, contrasting with the earlier unauthorized fire. summary Leviticus 10:5 portrays a sober scene: obedient relatives carefully remove Nadab and Abihu’s bodies, still wearing their priestly tunics, and carry them outside the camp exactly as Moses commanded. Each phrase highlights holiness, the seriousness of sin, and the necessity of precise obedience. God’s judgment is swift yet measured; His people must uphold His standards while He provides a path for purity and restored fellowship. (5) And carried them in their coats.--Better, and they carried them in their tunics, the long white, garments in which they ministered, and which were the most characteristic part of the sacerdotal vestments. In ordinary cases the cast-off dresses of the priests were converted into wick for the lamps of the sanctuary, but in this case they were buried with the persons, for, apart from their becoming unclean by their contact with the corpses, no one would have used them, having been worn at a time of so awful a visitation.Out of the camp.--Burial places in ancient times were outside the towns in open fields. (See Genesis 23:9; Genesis 23:17; Matthew 27:7; Luke 8:27.) Verse 5. - They went near, and carried them in their coats out of the camp. Their coats were the tunics which they had put on as their priestly attire (Leviticus 8:13). The lightning flash which had struck them down had not injured their clothes. As Mishael and Elzaphan became ceremonially defiled by contact with the corpses, and as the Passover was now at hand, it has been thought that it was in reference to their case that the concession was made, that those d, filed by a dead body might keep the Passover on the fourteenth day of the second instead of the first month (Numbers 9:6-11). The defilement caused by death ceased when Christ had died.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So they came forwardוַֽיִּקְרְב֗וּ (way·yiq·rə·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7126: To come near, approach and carried them, וַיִּשָּׂאֻם֙ (way·yiś·śā·’um) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take still in their tunics, בְּכֻתֳּנֹתָ֔ם (bə·ḵut·to·nō·ṯām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3801: A shirt outside מִח֖וּץ (mi·ḥūṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors the camp, לַֽמַּחֲנֶ֑ה (lam·ma·ḥă·neh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army as כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Moses מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver had directed. דִּבֶּ֥ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue Links Leviticus 10:5 NIVLeviticus 10:5 NLT Leviticus 10:5 ESV Leviticus 10:5 NASB Leviticus 10:5 KJV Leviticus 10:5 BibleApps.com Leviticus 10:5 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 10:5 Chinese Bible Leviticus 10:5 French Bible Leviticus 10:5 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 10:5 So they drew near and carried them (Le Lv Lev.) |
    |