Exodus 30:30

Translations

Modern

Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests.

Traditional

And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office.

Literal

And you shall anoint Aaron and his sons and sanctify them to minister as priests to Me.

Latin

Aaron et filios ejus unges, sanctificabisque eos, ut sacerdotio fungantur mihi.

Original

Hebrew

English

Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests.

Notes

Exodus 30:22–38

Because God is absolutely unique (holy), what is used for his service cannot be used for any other purpose. This was the point made to Moses at the burning bush (see study note on 3:5). It was so important for the people to understand this that disobedience in this matter involved a severe punishment (30:33).

Theme notes and profiles

Pure Worship Temple Design as a Picture of God's Truth

Events

Tabernacle Built

Related verses

Leviticus 8:12
He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.
Exodus 28:3
You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest.
Numbers 3:3
These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.
Leviticus 8:30
Next, Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments, and on his sons and their garments. So he consecrated Aaron and his garments, as well as Aaron’s sons and their garments.
Exodus 40:15
Anoint them just as you anointed their father, so that they may also serve Me as priests. Their anointing will qualify them for a permanent priesthood throughout their generations.”
Exodus 29:7–37
Then take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head.

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel

Glossary

Anoint Apothecary Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Tabernacle

Topics

Anointing in Consecration of Priests Ointment: Sacred: Uses of Priests: Ceremonies at Consecration of Anointing with Oil Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Consecrating The Emblems of the Holy Spirit: Oil: Consecrating

Exodus 30:30

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