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Leviticus 10:20

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Leviticus 10:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when Moses heard [that], it was well-pleasing in his sight.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when Moses heard [that], it was well-pleasing in his sight.
Leviticus 10:20 — American Standard Version

Context — Leviticus 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
17Wherefore have ye not eaten the sin-offering in the place of the sanctuary, seeing it is most holy, and he hath given it you to bear the iniquity of the congregation, to make atonement for them before Jehovah?
18Behold, the blood of it was not brought into the sanctuary within: ye should certainly have eaten it in the sanctuary, as I commanded.
19And Aaron spake unto Moses, Behold, this day have they offered their sin-offering and their burnt-offering before Jehovah; and there have befallen me such things as these: and if I had eaten the sin-offering to-day, would it have been well-pleasing in the sight of Jehovah?
20And when Moses heard [that], it was well-pleasing in his sight.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And when Moses heard [that], he was content.] He said no more, he did not proceed in blaming him and his sons, but was satisfied with the answer returned; he considered the grief and trouble of mind that attended Aaron, which might not only cause him to disregard food, but even to forget what was commanded to be done in this case; and besides he might observe, that there was some difficulty attending it; in some cases the flesh of the sin offering was to be eaten, and not burnt; in others, to be burnt, and not eaten; and this being the first time of offering one, the mistake might be the more easily made; and fearing one might be made, and especially when Aaron was in such circumstances,…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“He rested satisfied with his answer. it appeared, that Aaron sincerely aimed at pleasing God: and those who do so, will find he is not extreme to mark what is done amiss. Next: Leviticus Chapter 11”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he was content: Ch2 30:18-20; Zac 7:8, Zac 7:9; Mat 12:3-7, Mat 12:20 Next: Leviticus Chapter 11”
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