King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Moses took the anointing oil, and anointed the tabernacle and all that [was] therein, and sanctified them.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Then Moshe took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it, thus consecrating them.
Berean Standard Bible:
Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them.
American Standard Version:
And Moses took the anointing oil, and anointed the tabernacle and all that was therein, and sanctified them.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Moses{H4872} took{H3947} the anointing{H4888} oil{H8081}, and anointed{H4886} the tabernacle{H4908} and all that was therein, and sanctified{H6942} them.
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 40:9
- 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.
Exodus 40:11
- And thou shalt anoint the laver and his foot, and sanctify it.
Leviticus 8:2
- Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread;
Exodus 30:23
- Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred [shekels], and of sweet cinnamon half so much, [even] two hundred and fifty [shekels], and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty [shekels],
Exodus 30:29
- And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy.
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Commentary for Leviticus 8:10
1. **Themes:**
- **Consecration and Sanctification:** The act of anointing with oil symbolizes setting apart for a sacred purpose. This ritual was meant to dedicate the tabernacle and its utensils exclusively for divine worship.
- **Ritual and Ceremony:** The detailed instructions for anointing reflect the importance of ritual in the religious life of the Israelites, emphasizing the need for specific ceremonial actions to please God.
- **Divine Presence:** The sanctification of the tabernacle was crucial for preparing a dwelling place for God among His people, signifying His immanence and holiness.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Exodus and Wilderness:** Leviticus 8:10 is set during the time of the Exodus, after the Israelites had been freed from slavery in Egypt and were wandering in the wilderness.
- **Mosaic Law:** This verse is part of the instructions given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai, which make up the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible. These laws and rituals were establishing a religious and moral framework for the emerging nation of Israel.
- **Tabernacle Construction:** Prior to this event, the tabernacle—a portable sanctuary—had been constructed according to divine specifications. The anointing described in this verse is part of the final stages of making the tabernacle ready for use.
- **Priestly Ordination:** The anointing of the tabernacle occurs in conjunction with the ordination of Aaron and his sons as priests. This marks the formal establishment of the priesthood and the sacrificial system, which would become central to Israelite religion.
In summary, Leviticus 8:10 reflects the themes of sacred space, ritual purity, and divine presence, set within the historical context of the formation of Israel's religious identity during the Exodus period.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4872
There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
Transliteration: Môsheh
Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses. - Strong's Number: H3947
There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַח
Transliteration: lâqach
Pronunciation: law-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. - Strong's Number: H4888
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁחָה
Transliteration: mishchâh
Pronunciation: meesh-khaw'
Description: or מׇשְׁחָה; from מָשַׁח; unction (the act); by implication, a consecratory gift; (to be) anointed(-ing), ointment. - Strong's Number: H8081
There are 176 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁמֶן
Transliteration: shemen
Pronunciation: sheh'-men
Description: from שָׁמַן; grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness; anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. - Strong's Number: H4886
There are 66 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָשַׁח
Transliteration: mâshach
Pronunciation: maw-shakh'
Description: a primitive root; to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint; anoint, paint. - Strong's Number: H4908
There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁכָּן
Transliteration: mishkân
Pronunciation: mish-kawn'
Description: from שָׁכַן; a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden walls); dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. - Strong's Number: H6942
There are 153 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָדַשׁ
Transliteration: qâdash
Pronunciation: kaw-dash'
Description: a primitive root; to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally); appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy(-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify(-ied one, self), [idiom] wholly.