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A Representative Assembly
Most commentators suggest that "all the congregation" does not mean every single Israelite, which would have been logistically impossible. Instead, it refers to the elders and heads of the tribes who acted as official representatives for the entire nation, witnessing this pivotal event on behalf of all the people.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 8:3
18th Century
Theologian
Gather ... - Rather, gather all the assembly together toward the entrance of the tent of meeting. See Leviticus 4:13. The whole body of the …
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 8:3
19th Century
Bishop
And gather thou all the congregation together —Better, and gather all the assembly together. The same word is rightly ren…
John Gill
On Leviticus 8:3
17th Century
Pastor
And gather you all the congregation together That is, the heads of the tribes and the elders of the people, as Aben Ezra …
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 8:1–13
17th Century
Minister
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…