He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.
Parallel translations
- WEB He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.
- KJV And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.
- NKJV And he poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him, to consecrate him.
- NASB Then he poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him, to consecrate him.
- NLT Then he poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head, anointing him and making him holy for his work.
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Quick answer
Moses pours anointing oil on Aaron's head to consecrate him as high priest. Aaron is personally set apart by anointing.
Overview
The abundant oil poured on Aaron marked his full consecration to the high priestly office (cf. Psalm 133:2). This anointing distinguished him for sacred service before God. It foreshadows Jesus the Messiah, the Anointed One, anointed without measure by the Spirit for His saving and priestly work.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Exod 30:30Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests.
- Ps 133:2It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes.
- Exod 29:7Then take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head.
- Lev 21:10–12The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments.
- Exod 28:41After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests.
- Lev 4:3If the anointed priest sins, bringing guilt on the people, he must bring to the LORD a young bull without blemish as a sin offering for the sin he has committed.
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