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A Symbol of the Holy Spirit
Commentators explain that the anointing oil was not magical but was a powerful symbol of the Holy Spirit. John Calvin notes that this ritual illustrates a core truth: true holiness and consecration for God's service come not from physical objects but from the sanctifying work of God's Spirit. Nothing is pure in God's sight unless it is cleansed and set apart by His grace.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 40:9–10
18th Century
Theologian
Most holy - In (Exodus 40:9) the tabernacle and its utensils are said to be rendered holy by the anointing; the altar and its ut…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 40:9
19th Century
Bishop
The anointing oil. —Directions for the composition of the oil had already been given (Exodus 30:23–25); and at the sam…
John Calvin
On Exodus 40:9
16th Century
Theologian
And you shall take the anointing oil. There was by no means any inherent power or efficacy for sanctification in the oil, except insofar a…
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John Gill
On Exodus 40:9
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 9-11. And you shall take the anointing oil, and
anoint the
tabernacle
In this…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 40:1–15
17th Century
Minister
When a new year begins, we should seek to serve God better than the year before. In half a year the tabernacle was completed. When the hearts of ma…