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You shall use it to anoint the tent of meeting, the ark of the testimony,

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An Order to Holiness

Commentators note the anointing followed a specific order, starting with the most sacred object, the Ark of the Testimony, and moving outward. This ceremonial progression from the Holy of Holies to the outer court demonstrates a divinely structured approach to consecration, emphasizing the centrality of God's immediate presence.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 30:22–33

18th Century

Theologian

Compare Exodus 37:29.

Exodus 30:23 Principal spices – that is, the best spices.

Pure myrrh – is a gum that …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 30:26

19th Century

Bishop

You shall anoint the tabernacle. —The tabernacle and its contents were to be first consecrated, then the priests. In the …

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 30:26

17th Century

Pastor

And you shall anoint the tabernacle of the congregation
therewith
It cannot be though…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 30:22–38

17th Century

Minister

Directions are given here for making the holy anointing oil and the incense to be used in the service of the tabernacle. To show the excellence of …