Exodus 40:9

9 "Take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it -consecrate it with all its furnishings; then it will 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 Set the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it.

8 Set up the courtyard all the way around, and hang up the screen for the entrance to the courtyard.

9 "Take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it -consecrate it with all its furnishings; then it will be holy.

10 Anoint the altar for burnt offerings with all its utensils - consecrate the altar; then the altar will be especially holy.

11 Anoint the basin and its base, and consecrate it.