Exodus 40:9

9 “Take the anointing oil and anoint the Tabernacle and all its furnishings to consecrate them and make them 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 washbasin between the Tabernacle and the altar, and fill it with water.

8 Then set up the courtyard around the outside of the tent, and hang the curtain for the courtyard entrance.

9 “Take the anointing oil and anoint the Tabernacle and all its furnishings to consecrate them and make them holy.

10 Anoint the altar of burnt offering and its utensils to consecrate them. Then the altar will become absolutely holy.

11 Next anoint the washbasin and its stand to consecrate them.