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Then you shall take the anointing oil, and pour it on his head, and anoint him.
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Grace Poured Out
Commentators explain that the anointing with oil was deeply symbolic. While the earlier washing of the priests signified cleansing from sin, the pouring of oil on the head represented the outpouring of Divine grace. The specific act of pouring was meant to illustrate the freeness and abundance with which God gives His grace to His servants.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The consecration of the priests. See the notes to Leviticus 8–9.
Exodus 29:4: Door of the tabernacle - Entrance of the te…
19th Century
Anglican
The anointing oil — i.e., the oil mentioned in Exodus 25:6, and recently glanced at in Exodus 28:41. On its composition, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then you shall take the anointing oil , After ordered to be made of principal spices, myrrh, cinnamon, calamus, cass…
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