Exodus 40:9

9 "Then you shall take the anointing oil and 1anoint the tabernacle and all that is in it, and shall consecrate it and all its furnishings; and it shall be holy.

Exodus 40:9 Meaning and Commentary

Ver. 9-11. And thou shall take the anointing oil, and anoint the
tabernacle
In this, and the two following verses ( Exodus 40:10 Exodus 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 30:26 Exodus 30:28 Exodus 30:29 ) (See Gill on Exodus 30:26) (See Gill on Exodus 30:28) (See Gill on Exodus 30:29)

Exodus 40:9 In-Context

7 "You shall set the laver between the tent of meeting and the altar and put water in it.
8 "You shall set up the court all around and hang up the veil for the gateway of the court.
9 "Then you shall take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and all that is in it, and shall consecrate it and all its furnishings; and it shall be holy.
10 "You shall anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and consecrate the altar, and the altar shall be most holy.
11 "You shall anoint the laver and its stand, and consecrate it.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Exodus 30:26; Leviticus 8:10

Footnotes 1

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