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Numbers 8
⁴ The entire lampstand, from its base to its decorative blossoms, was made of beaten gold. It was built according to the exact design the LORD had shown Moses.
⁵ Then the LORD said to Moses,
⁶ “Now set the Levites apart from the rest of the people of Israel and make them ceremonially clean.
⁷ Do this by sprinkling them with the water of purification, and have them shave their entire body and wash their clothing. Then they will be ceremonially clean.
⁸ Have them bring a young bull and a grain offering of choice flour moistened with olive oil, along with a second young bull for a sin offering.
⁹ Then assemble the whole community of Israel, and present the Levites at the entrance of the Tabernacle.
¹⁰ When you present the Levites before the LORD, the people of Israel must lay their hands on them.
¹¹ Raising his hands, Aaron must then present the Levites to the LORD as a special offering from the people of Israel, thus dedicating them to the LORD’s service.
¹² “Next the Levites will lay their hands on the heads of the young bulls. Present one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering to the LORD, to purify the Levites and make them right with the LORD.
¹³ Then have the Levites stand in front of Aaron and his sons, and raise your hands and present them as a special offering to the LORD.
¹⁴ In this way, you will set the Levites apart from the rest of the people of Israel, and the Levites will belong to me.