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He poured of the anointing oil on Aaron`s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.
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Power from God Alone
Commentators explain that the anointing oil symbolized that a priest's fitness and power for his duties come from God, not from human ability. The act of pouring the oil was a public acknowledgment that all spiritual authority and effectiveness for ministry are a gift from the Lord.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As investing the priest with official garments was a recognition before people of the person's official position (see Exodus 28:3 note), so the ano…
19th Century
Anglican
And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head. —In the anointing of Aaron, the oil was poured upon his head ([Reference Exodus 29:7…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head Which ran down to his beard, and to the collar of his coat, the…
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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…
