Exodus 40:9

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

Exodus 40:9 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
9 And thou shalt take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle, and all that is therein, and shalt hallow it, and all the vessels thereof: and it shall be holy.
English Standard Version (ESV)
9 "Then you shall take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and all that is in it, and consecrate it and all its furniture, so that it may become holy.
New Living Translation (NLT)
9 “Take the anointing oil and anoint the Tabernacle and all its furnishings to consecrate them and make them holy.
The Message Bible (MSG)
9 "Then take the anointing oil and anoint The Dwelling and everything in it; consecrate it and all its furnishings so that it becomes holy.
American Standard Version (ASV)
9 And thou shalt take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle, and all that is therein, and shalt hallow it, and all the furniture thereof: and it shall be holy.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
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.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
9 "Take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings so that it will be holy.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
9 "Get the anointing oil. Anoint the holy tent and everything that is in it. Set apart the holy tent and everything that belongs to it. 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 place the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar and put water in it.
8 Set up the courtyard around it and put the curtain at the entrance to the courtyard.
9 “Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it and all its furnishings, and it will be holy.
10 Then anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it will be most holy.
11 Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Exodus 30:26; Leviticus 8:10
  • 2. Numbers 7:1
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