Exodus 40:9 — Meaning and Application

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“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 40:9

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And thou shalt set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and shalt put water therein.

And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the hanging at the court gate.

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.

And thou shalt anoint the altar of the burnt offering, and all his vessels, and sanctify the altar: and it shall be an altar most holy. {most holy: Heb. holiness of holinesses}

And thou shalt anoint the laver and his foot, and sanctify it.

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Exodus 40:1

"And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"

Exodus 40:2

"On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation."

Exodus 40:3

"And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail."

Exodus 40:4

"And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in the candlestick, and light the lamps thereof. {the things...: Heb. the order thereof}"

Exodus 40:5

"And thou shalt set the altar of gold for the incense before the ark of the testimony, and put the hanging of the door to the tabernacle."

Exodus 40:6

"And thou shalt set the altar of the burnt offering before the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation."

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