Leviticus 8:10

Authorized King James Version

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And Moses took the anointing oil, and anointed the tabernacle and all that was therein, and sanctified them.

Original Language Analysis

וַיִּקַּ֤ח took H3947
וַיִּקַּ֤ח took
Strong's: H3947
Word #: 1 of 14
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
מֹשֶׁה֙ And Moses H4872
מֹשֶׁה֙ And Moses
Strong's: H4872
Word #: 2 of 14
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 3 of 14
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 #: 4 of 14
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה the anointing H4888
הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה the anointing
Strong's: H4888
Word #: 5 of 14
unction (the act); by implication, a consecratory gift
וַיִּמְשַׁ֥ח and anointed H4886
וַיִּמְשַׁ֥ח and anointed
Strong's: H4886
Word #: 6 of 14
to rub with oil, i.e., to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 7 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֖ן the tabernacle H4908
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֖ן the tabernacle
Strong's: H4908
Word #: 8 of 14
a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the temple); specifically, the tabernacle (properly, its w
וְאֶת H853
וְאֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 9 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 10 of 14
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁר H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 11 of 14
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בּ֑וֹ H0
בּ֑וֹ
Strong's: H0
Word #: 12 of 14
וַיְקַדֵּ֖שׁ and all that was therein and sanctified H6942
וַיְקַדֵּ֖שׁ and all that was therein and sanctified
Strong's: H6942
Word #: 13 of 14
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
אֹתָֽם׃ H853
אֹתָֽם׃
Strong's: H853
Word #: 14 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

Analysis & Commentary

And Moses took the anointing oil, and anointed the tabernacle and all that was therein, and sanctified them.

This verse falls within the section on Consecration of Aaron and Sons. The ordination ceremony established the Aaronic priesthood, involving washing, anointing, and sacrifice—prefiguring Christ's priesthood.


The New Testament reveals that Christ's sacrifice accomplishes what the Levitical system could only symbolize—complete forgiveness and restoration of relationship with God.

Historical Context

The ordination ceremony established the Aaronic priesthood, involving washing, anointing, and sacrifice—prefiguring Christ's priesthood. Chapters 8-10 describe the priesthood's consecration and early ministry. Aaron and his sons received special anointing for their mediatorial role between God and Israel. The tragic account of Nadab and Abihu (ch. 10) demonstrates that approaching God requires reverence and obedience. Ancient Near Eastern cultures had various sacrificial systems, but Israel's sacrificial worship was unique in its ethical foundation, monotheistic framework, and emphasis on atonement rather than appeasement. Unlike pagan rituals focused on manipulating deities, Israel's sacrifices acknowledged God's sovereignty and sought reconciliation based on His gracious provision. Ancient sacrificial texts from cultures surrounding Israel demonstrate the widespread practice of animal sacrifice, but Israel's system uniquely emphasized moral atonement over magical efficacy.

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