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Exodus 40:15

King James Version (KJV)

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And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.

Exodus 40:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 40:15

Theological / Devotional

Anoint them. There appears to be a difference between the anointing of the high priest and the anointing of the ordinary priests. The oil was first poured upon the head of Aaron, and afterward sprinkled upon his person and garments, but it seems to have been only sprinkled upon the common priests and not poured on their heads (Lev. 8:12, 30; Ps. 133:2). Because of this special anointing, the high priest is often referred to as “the priest that is anointed” (Lev. 4:5, 16 ; 6:22; 16:32).

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