| 1. Linguistic Exegesis The verse begins with the narrative verb vayedabber {וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר | wayyədabber} ‘and He spoke’, using the vav-consecutive prefix to advance the narrative by introducing a new divine action. The direct objects are indicated by the preposition el {אֶל־ | ʾel} ‘to’, marking address to Mosheh {מֹשֶׁ֥ה | mōšeh} and Aharon {אַהֲרֹ֖ן | ʾăhārōn}, highlighting their joint leadership. The infinitive construct lemor {לֵאמֹֽר | lēʾmōr} ‘saying’ signals indirect discourse and introduces the forthcoming instructions, framing the LORD’s speech as authoritative proclamation within the priestly context. |