RasTafari Sabbatical Rss#20 | Tetzaveh | You Command | #LionOfJudah @LOJSociety

Torah Reading

Exodus 27:20-30:10

Prophets Reading

Ezekiel 43:10-27

New Testament Reading

Hebrews 13:10-17

Portion Outline - PROPHETS

• Ezekiel 43:13 | The Altar

Portion Summary

Tetzaveh is the twentieth reading from the Torah. Tetzaveh (????) means “You shall command,” as in the first verse of the reading, which says, “You shall [command] the sons of Israel, that they bring you clear oil of beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually” (Exodus 27:20). This Torah portion continues to narrate the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle, focusing particularly on the priesthood that was to serve in that sanctuary. The Israelites are commanded to make special garments for Aaron and his sons to wear while ministering as priests. After describing the priestly garments, the portion concludes with instructions for the ritual inauguration of Aaron and his sons into the priesthood.