Leviticus 8:11

Moses Consecrates Aaron and His Sons · Leviticus 8:1–13
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Translations

Modern
He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them.
Traditional
And he sprinkled thereof upon the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all his vessels, both the laver and his foot, to sanctify them.
Literal
And he sprinkled from it on the altar seven times, and he anointed the altar and all its vessels, and the basin and its stand, to sanctify them.
Latin
Cumque sanctificans aspersisset altare septem vicibus, unxit illud, et omnia vasa ejus, labrumque cum basi sua sanctificavit oleo.

Original

Hebrew
English
He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them.

Notes

In Exodus 28–29, the Lord gave Moses detailed instructions for clothing and ordaining Aaron and his sons as priests. In Exodus 39:1–31; 40:12–16; and Leviticus 8, they followed these commands. Moses did not only tell them the instructions. He performed the ceremonies to show the priests exactly what to do, as the Lord had commanded him (8:9, 13, 17, 21, 29). Since disobedience could lead to death, God ensured the priests understood their duties clearly.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Moses Ancient Law Codes Pure Worship

Parallels

Exodus 29:1–9

Glossary

Aaron Biblical Concept of Law Consecration Deuteronomy, Book of Eleazar History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Moses Ordain, Ordination Ordination Offering

Topics

Altar in the Tabernacle: How Sanctified Anointing in Consecration: Altars of Anointing in Consecration: Vessels of Church: Holy Laver of Brass was Anointed with Holy Oil Laver: Sanctified Priest: The Time of Moses: Consecration of The Altar of Burnt-Offering: Anointed and Sanctified with Holy Oil