Exodus 29:7
Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour it upon his head, and anoint him.
Original Language Analysis
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֙
Then shalt thou take
H3947
וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֙
Then shalt thou take
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
1 of 9
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 9
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
שֶׁ֣מֶן
oil
H8081
שֶׁ֣מֶן
oil
Strong's:
H8081
Word #:
3 of 9
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה
the anointing
H4888
הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה
the anointing
Strong's:
H4888
Word #:
4 of 9
unction (the act); by implication, a consecratory gift
וְיָֽצַקְתָּ֖
and pour
H3332
וְיָֽצַקְתָּ֖
and pour
Strong's:
H3332
Word #:
5 of 9
properly, to pour out (transitive or intransitive); by implication, to melt or cast as metal; by extension, to place firmly, to stiffen or grow hard
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
6 of 9
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
רֹאשׁ֑וֹ
it upon his head
H7218
רֹאשׁ֑וֹ
it upon his head
Strong's:
H7218
Word #:
7 of 9
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
Cross References
Leviticus 21:10And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;Numbers 35:25And the congregation shall deliver the slayer out of the hand of the revenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to the city of his refuge, whither he was fled: and he shall abide in it unto the death of the high priest, which was anointed with the holy oil.Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;Psalms 133:2It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;Psalms 89:20I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:Exodus 28:41And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office.John 3:34For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.Leviticus 10:7And ye shall not go out from the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: for the anointing oil of the LORD is upon you. And they did according to the word of Moses.1 John 2:27But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
Historical Context
The seven-day consecration ceremony was elaborate and detailed, demonstrating that priestly service required comprehensive preparation. Each step built upon the previous, creating complete qualification for ministry before God.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's perfect consecration as High Priest give you confidence in His intercession?
- What does the ceremony's precision teach about God's standards for approaching Him?
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Analysis & Commentary
This verse continues the consecration ceremony, detailing how Aaron receives priestly garments and anointing. Each element points to Christ's perfect qualification as our High Priest—clothed in divine righteousness and anointed by the Spirit without measure. The ceremony's precision shows that approaching God requires exact obedience to His prescribed pattern, ultimately fulfilled in Christ who perfectly accomplished all righteousness.