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Set Apart for God
Commentators explain that when Moses anointed the tabernacle and its furnishings, he was performing an act of sanctification. This anointing with special oil physically separated these items from all common use, dedicating them exclusively for God's service and worship. This established the tabernacle and its contents as holy.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 8:10
18th Century
Theologian
Moses first anointed with the holy oil (Exodus 30:25) the tabernacle and everything in it, that is, the ark of the covenant, the table …
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 8:10
19th Century
Bishop
And Moses took the anointing oil. —Having invested the high priest with the visible emblems of his office and holiness, M…
John Calvin
On Leviticus 8:10
16th Century
Theologian
And Moses took the anointing oil. I have stated why God commanded that the priest himself, as well as all the vessels, should be consecrat…
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John Gill
On Leviticus 8:10
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses took the anointing oil
Which Bezaleel had made, according to the directions which Moses had given him, and…
Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 8:1–13
17th Century
Minister
The consecration of Aaron and his sons had been delayed until the tabernacle had been prepared, and the laws of the sacrifices given. Aaron and his…