Exodus 40:9

9 Take the anointing oil, and anoint the tent and everything in it. In this way you will dedicate it and 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 Put the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it.

8 Set up the surrounding courtyard, and put up the screen at the entrance to the courtyard.

9 Take the anointing oil, and anoint the tent and everything in it. In this way you will dedicate it and all its furnishings. Then it will be holy.

10 Anoint the altar for burnt offerings and all the utensils. In this way you will dedicate the altar, and it will be most holy.

11 Anoint the basin and stand, and they will be dedicated.