Ver. 9-11. And thou shall take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle In this, and the two following verses ( Exodus 40:10Exodus 40:11 ) , orders are given for the anointing of the tabernacle and its vessels, the altar of burnt offering and its vessels, the laver and its foot, whereby they were consecrated for divine use and service, according to ( Exodus 30:26Exodus 30:28Exodus 30:29 ) (See Gill on Exodus 30:26) (See Gill on Exodus 30:28) (See Gill on Exodus 30:29)
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"Place the Washbasin between the Tent of Meeting and the Altar and fill it with water.
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"Set up the Courtyard on all sides and hang the curtain at the entrance to the Courtyard.
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"Then take the anointing oil and anoint The Dwelling and everything in it; consecrate it and all its furnishings so that it becomes holy.
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Anoint the Altar of Whole-Burnt-Offering and all its utensils, consecrating the Altar so that it is completely holy.
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Anoint the Washbasin and its base: consecrate it.
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