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The Hebrew Word
תצוה [tetzaveh] is the conjugation of the verb צוה [tzavah - Strong's #6680], which means intensively "to constitute" or "enjoin". Tzavah is used 517 times in 474 verses in the Tanakh.
Tzavah is a primitive root verb which is used to form these other words:
- mitzvah ("command" or "commandment"- Strong's #4687)
- tzav ("injunction"- Strong's #6673)
- tziy ("a ship"- Strong's #6716)
First use in Scripture
The first time tetzaveh is used in Scripture is in Genesis 2:16.
The Lord, G-d commanded the man, saying, "From any tree of the garden you may eat freely; (Genesis 2:16)
Last use in Scripture
The last time tetzaveh is used in Scripture is in Malachi 4:4.
"Remember the law of Moses My servant, even the statutes and ordinances which I commanded him in Horeb for all Israel. (Malachi 4:4)
Parashah Outline
- Garments of the Priests - Exodus 28:1
- Consecration of the Priests - Exodus 29:1
- The Sacrifices - Exodus 29:10
- Food of the Priests - Exodus 29:31
- The Alter of Incense - Exodus 30:1
Portraits of Messiah
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Other Observations
Commandments In the Parashah
Eight of the traditional 613 commandments are found in this parashah.
- 25- Light the Menorah every day- Exodus 27:21
- 48- The priests must wear their priestly garments during service- Exodus 28:2
- 26- The breastplate must not be loosened from the ephod- Exodus 28:28
- 49- Do not tear the priestly garments- Exodus 28:32
- 329- The priests must eat the sacrificial meat in the Temple- Exodus 29:33
- 331- A non-priest must not eat sacrificial meat- Exodus 29:33
- 27- Burn incense every day- Exodus 30:7
- 21- Do not burn anything on the Golden Altar besides incense- Exodus 30:9
Related Verses In the Torah
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Related Verses In the Prophets
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Related Verses In the Writings
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Related Verses In the Apostolic Writings
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Appendix
474 verses that include tsavah (Strong's #6680)
View the list of verses on BlueLetterBible.com
