Leviticus 8:12
Leviticus 8:12 in Multiple Translations
He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.
And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.
And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.
And some of the oil he put on Aaron's head, to make him holy.
Moses poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head to anoint him and to dedicate him.
And he powred of the anointing oyle vpon Aarons head, and anointed him, to sanctifie him.
and he poureth of the anointing oil on the head of Aaron, and anointeth him to sanctify him.
He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.
And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.
And he poured it upon Aaron’s head, and he anointed and consecrated him:
He/I poured some of the oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to dedicate him to Yahweh.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 8:12
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Leviticus 8:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּצֹק֙
מִ/שֶּׁ֣מֶן
הַ/מִּשְׁחָ֔ה
עַ֖ל
רֹ֣אשׁ
אַהֲרֹ֑ן
וַ/יִּמְשַׁ֥ח
אֹת֖/וֹ
לְ/קַדְּשֽׁ/וֹ
וַ/יִּצֹק֙
yâtsaq
H3332
to pour
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מִ/שֶּׁ֣מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
Prep | N-ms
הַ/מִּשְׁחָ֔ה
mishchâh
H4888
anointing
Art | N-fs
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
רֹ֣אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-ms
אַהֲרֹ֑ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
וַ/יִּמְשַׁ֥ח
mâshach
H4886
to anoint
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֹת֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
לְ/קַדְּשֽׁ/וֹ
qâdash
H6942
to consecrate
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 8:12
וַ/יִּצֹק֙
yâtsaq
H3332
"to pour"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to pour something out, like liquid or metal, and can also imply making something firm or hard. It's used in books like Isaiah 44:3 and Jeremiah 10:14.
Definition: : pour 1) to pour, flow, cast, pour out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pour, pour out 1a2) to cast 1a3) to flow 1b) (Hiphil) to pour, pour out 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be poured 1c2) cast, molten (participle) 1c3) being firmly established (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: cast, cleave fast, be (as) firm, grow, be hard, lay out, molten, overflow, pour (out), run out, set down, stedfast. See also: Genesis 28:18; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 41:9.
מִ/שֶּׁ֣מֶן
shemen
H8081
"oil"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.
Definition: 1) fat, oil 1a) fat, fatness 1b) oil, olive oil 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent 1b2) for anointing 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 176 OT verses. KJV: anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. See also: Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 8:8; Psalms 23:5.
הַ/מִּשְׁחָ֔ה
mishchâh
H4888
"anointing"
Art | N-fs
A consecrated portion refers to something set apart as special or holy, like the anointing oil used in Exodus 30:23-33. It's a gift or substance used for a specific, sacred purpose.
Definition: 1) ointment (used to consecrate by anointing) 2) anointing portion
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: (to be) anointed(-ing), ointment. See also: Exodus 25:6; Exodus 40:9; Numbers 18:8.
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
רֹ֣אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
אַהֲרֹ֑ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
וַ/יִּמְשַׁ֥ח
mâshach
H4886
"to anoint"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To anoint means to rub oil on someone or something, often to set them apart for a special purpose, like when Samuel anointed David as king in 1 Samuel 16:13. It's a way of showing respect and consecrating someone or something.
Definition: 1) to smear, anoint, spread a liquid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to smear 1a2) to anoint (as consecration) 1a3) to anoint, consecrate 1b) (Niphal) to be anointed
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: anoint, paint. See also: Genesis 31:13; 1 Samuel 16:3; Psalms 45:8.
אֹת֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
לְ/קַדְּשֽׁ/וֹ
qâdash
H6942
"to consecrate"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
To consecrate means to set something or someone apart as holy or sacred, like the priests in Exodus. This word is about making something clean or pure. It is used in the Bible to describe sacred rituals and moral purity.
Definition: : consecate/sanctify 1) to consecrate, sanctify, prepare, dedicate, be hallowed, be holy, be sanctified, be separate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be set apart, be consecrated 1a2) to be hallowed 1a3) consecrated, tabooed 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to show oneself sacred or majestic 1b2) to be honoured, be treated as sacred 1b3) to be holy 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set apart as sacred, consecrate, dedicate 1c2) to observe as holy, keep sacred 1c3) to honour as sacred, hallow 1c4) to consecrate 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be consecrated 1d2) consecrated, dedicated 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set apart, devote, consecrate 1e2) to regard or treat as sacred or hallow 1e3) to consecrate 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to keep oneself apart or separate 1f2) to cause Himself to be hallowed (of God) 1f3) to be observed as holy 1f4) to consecrate oneself
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy(-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify(-ied one, self), [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 2:3; 2 Samuel 11:4; Isaiah 5:16.
Study Notes — Leviticus 8:12
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 8:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 8:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 8:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 8:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 8:12
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 8:12
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 8:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 8:12
- Sermons on Leviticus 8:12
Context — Moses Consecrates Aaron and His Sons
10Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them.
11He 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.
12He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.
13Then Moses presented Aaron’s sons, put tunics on them, wrapped sashes around them, and tied headbands on them, just as the LORD had commanded him. 14Moses then brought the bull near for the sin offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 30:30 | Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests. |
| 2 | Psalms 133:2 | It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes. |
| 3 | Exodus 29:7 | Then take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head. |
| 4 | Exodus 28:41 | After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests. |
| 5 | Leviticus 21:10–12 | The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments. He must not go near any dead body; he must not defile himself, even for his father or mother. He must not leave or desecrate the sanctuary of his God, for the consecration of the anointing oil of his God is on him. I am the LORD. |
| 6 | Leviticus 4:3 | If the anointed priest sins, bringing guilt on the people, he must bring to the LORD a young bull without blemish as a sin offering for the sin he has committed. |
Leviticus 8:12 Summary
In Leviticus 8:12, Moses pours anointing oil on Aaron's head to consecrate him as the high priest. This act sets Aaron apart for God's service and symbolizes the Holy Spirit's presence and power in his life. Just like Aaron, we are called to be set apart for God's service and to live a life that honors and pleases Him, as seen in Romans 12:1-2. By consecrating ourselves to God, we can experience the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives, just like Aaron did, and live a life that is pleasing to God, as commanded in 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of anointing oil in the Bible?
The anointing oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit's presence and power, as seen in Leviticus 8:12, and is used to set apart people and objects for God's service, as also mentioned in Exodus 30:30-33 and 1 Samuel 16:13.
Why was Aaron anointed with oil on his head?
Aaron was anointed with oil on his head to consecrate him as the high priest, as commanded by God in Exodus 29:7 and Exodus 30:30, and to symbolize his role as a mediator between God and the people, as seen in Leviticus 8:12.
Is anointing with oil still practiced in the church today?
While anointing with oil is still practiced in some Christian traditions, its significance and purpose have evolved over time, and is now often used as a symbol of prayer, healing, and consecration, as seen in Mark 6:13 and James 5:14.
What does it mean to be consecrated to God?
To be consecrated to God means to be set apart for His service and purpose, as seen in Leviticus 8:12, and to be dedicated to living a life that honors and pleases Him, as commanded in Romans 12:1-2 and 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be set apart for God's service, and how can I apply this concept to my own life?
- How does the anointing of Aaron with oil relate to the work of the Holy Spirit in my life today?
- What are some ways that I can consecrate myself to God, and what are the benefits of doing so?
- How can I balance the idea of being set apart for God's service with the command to be salt and light in the world, as seen in Matthew 5:13-16?
Gill's Exposition on 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.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 8:12
And Moses took the anointing oil, and anointed the tabernacle and all that was therein, and sanctified them.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 8:12
He poured of the anointing oil in a plentiful manner, as appears from , whereas other persons and things were only anointed or sprinkled with it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 8:12
(12) And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head.—In the anointing of Aaron, the oil was poured upon his head. (See also Leviticus 21:10-12; Exodus 29:7; Psalms 133:2.) This profuse pouring of oil was repeated at the consecration of every successor to the high-priesthood, whilst the common priests were simply anointed, or were simply marked with the finger on the forehead on their first installation, and this anointing descended with them for all futurity. (See Leviticus 6:3.) Tradition informs us that during the second Temple, the person who anointed the high priest first threw the oil upon his head, and then drew with his finger the sign of the letter Caph, being the initial of Cohen, i.e., priest, between the eyebrows of the newly-consecrated pontiff.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 8:12
10–12. (c) anointing. The first definite variation from Exodus 29 is found in these verses. Exodus 29:7 contains the command: ‘Then shall thou take the anointing oil, and pour it upon his head, and anoint him.’ To this correspond the opening words of Lev 8:10, ‘And Moses took the anointing oil …’ and Leviticus 8:12, ‘And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head, and anointed him.’ The clauses of Lev 8:10-11 which intervene, record the anointing of the tabernacle, the altar, and the laver, in words closely parallel to those of Exo 40:9-11. Other passages which refer to the ceremony of anointing are: Exodus 29:7 (referring to Aaron only), Exodus 29:36 (to the altar), Exodus 30:26-29 (a full list of things to be anointed) and Exodus 40:9-11 (a shorter list). It will be seen that the verbal coincidences in Leviticus 8:10-12 are with Exodus 29:7; Exodus 40:9-11. But it should be noticed that whereas in Exodus 40:12-15 mention is made of anointing Aaron’s sons as well as Aaron himself, there is no account of such a ceremony in Leviticus 8.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 8:12
As investing the priest with official garments was a recognition before men of the official position of the person (see Exodus 28:3 note), so the anointing him with oil was an acknowledgment that all
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 8:12
12. He poured… the… oil — This expresses a copious unction. See Psalms 133:2. The same Hebrew word is used in Isaiah 44:3, to indicate the copious effusion of the Spirit in the latter days.
Sermons on Leviticus 8:12
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(Worship - Part 1): He Is Lord, Worship Him by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the purpose of God creating man, which is to worship Him. However, due to the fall of man through sin, humanity has failed to fulfill this p |
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(How to Understand the Kjv Bible) 34 Psalm 133 by Keith Simons | Keith Simons explores Psalm 133, emphasizing the beauty of unity among God's people as they gather for sacred feasts in Jerusalem. He illustrates how the psalm reflects a vision of |
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Unity That Brings Revival by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being absorbed in Christ and His Word. He believes that God cannot bless or bring revival to a church unless its members ar |
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(Exodus) Exodus 30:22-27 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the concept of anointing as mentioned in 1st John 2:20. The anointing referred to here is the Holy Spirit, which enables believers to underst |
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K-006 Reconciling the Body of Christ by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful experience of witnessing the character of God being revealed through a group of Gentile children in Jerusalem. The preacher and a gro |
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Blood on the Moon by David Davis | This sermon delves into the spiritual battle in the Middle East, contrasting the shedding of blood in the region with the sacrificial blood of Jesus. It emphasizes the need for a f |
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Study Notes - the Priesthood by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler delves into the significance of the priesthood, tracing its origins from the patriarchs to the appointment of Aaron and his sons as the first high priests. He empha |