He will dip his right finger into the oil in his palm and sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the Lord.
Parallel translations
- WEB The priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before Yahweh.
- KJV And the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD:
- BSB dip his right forefinger into the oil in his left palm, and sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD.
- NKJV Then the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle some of the oil with his finger seven times before the Lord.
- NASB the priest shall then dip his right-hand finger into the oil that is in his left palm, and with his finger sprinkle some of the oil seven times before the Lord.
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Quick answer
The priest dips his right finger in the oil and sprinkles it seven times before Yahweh. It matters because the oil is first presented fully to God before being applied to the man.
Overview
The sevenfold sprinkling of oil before the Lord dedicates it completely to God prior to its use in consecration. The number seven signals fullness and completeness in this act of devotion. The oil's symbolism of the Spirit, offered first to God, points to the perfect and complete anointing believers receive through Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 1 Cor 10:31Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- Lev 4:17and the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before Yahweh, before the veil.
- Lev 4:6The priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle some of the blood seven times before Yahweh, before the veil of the sanctuary.
- Luke 17:18Were there none found who returned to give glory to God, except this stranger?”
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