Leviticus 8:12

12 He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.

Leviticus 8:12 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
12 And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.
English Standard Version (ESV)
12 And he poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head and anointed him to consecrate him.
New Living Translation (NLT)
12 Then he poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head, anointing him and making him holy for his work.
The Message Bible (MSG)
12 He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head, anointing him and thus consecrating him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
12 And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
12 He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head and anointed him to set him apart for his holy duties.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
12 He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head and anointed and consecrated him.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
12 He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head. He anointed him to set him apart to serve the Lord.

Leviticus 8:12 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 8:12

And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head
Which ran down to his beard, and to the collar of his coat, the robe of the ephod, but not to the skirts of his garments, as we wrongly render it, ( Psalms 133:2 ) . Jarchi says it was first poured on his head, and after that he put it between his eyebrows, and drew it with his finger here and there, or from one eyebrow to another: Maimonides F23 gives a like account, with some addition; he says, the oil was poured on his head, and he was anointed between the eyebrows, in the form of the Greek letter (c) , "chi": a greater profusion of oil was used in the anointing of Aaron than of the tabernacle, altar, and laver, and their vessels, he being so eminent a type of Christ, our high priest, anointed with the oil of gladness above his fellows:

and anointed him to sanctify him;
to signify that he was set apart and devoted to the sacred office of the priesthood. The Targum of Jonathan observes, that this anointing was after he had clothed him; though some have thought it was done before the mitre and holy crown were put on: but if they were put on to complete the investiture, they might be taken off while the ceremony of anointing was performed.


FOOTNOTES:

F23 In Misn. Ceritot, c. 1. sect. 1.

Leviticus 8:12 In-Context

10 Then Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it, and so consecrated them.
11 He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them.
12 He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.
13 Then he brought Aaron’s sons forward, put tunics on them, tied sashes around them and fastened caps on them, as the LORD commanded Moses.
14 He then presented the bull for the sin offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Leviticus 7:36; Leviticus 21:10,12
  • 2. S Exodus 30:30
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