Exodus 30:30
New International Version
“Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them so they may serve me as priests.

New Living Translation
“Anoint Aaron and his sons also, consecrating them to serve me as priests.

English Standard Version
You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may serve me as priests.

Berean Standard Bible
Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests.

King James Bible
And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office.

New King James Version
And you shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister to Me as priests.

New American Standard Bible
And you shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, so that they may serve as priests to Me.

NASB 1995
“You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister as priests to Me.

NASB 1977
“And you shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister as priests to Me.

Legacy Standard Bible
And you shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and you shall set them apart as holy, that they may minister as priests to Me.

Amplified Bible
You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may serve as priests to Me.

Christian Standard Bible
Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve me as priests.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests.”

American Standard Version
And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office.

Contemporary English Version
When you ordain Aaron and his sons as my priests, sprinkle them with some of this oil,

English Revised Version
And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Anoint Aaron and his sons as well. In this way you will set them apart for their holy duties of serving me as priests.

Good News Translation
Then anoint Aaron and his sons, and ordain them as priests in my service.

International Standard Version
You are to anoint Aaron and his sons, and you are to consecrate them to serve as my priests.

Majority Standard Bible
Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests.

NET Bible
"You are to anoint Aaron and his sons and sanctify them, so that they may minister as my priests.

New Heart English Bible
You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and sanctify them, that they may minister to me in the priest's office.

Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister to me in the priest's office.

World English Bible
You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and sanctify them, that they may minister to me in the priest’s office.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and you anoint Aaron and his sons, and have sanctified them for being priests to Me.

Young's Literal Translation
and Aaron and his sons thou dost anoint, and hast sanctified them for being priests to Me.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Aaron and his sons thou shalt anoint and consecrate them to be priests to me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and shalt sanctify them, that they may do the office of priesthood unto me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and you shall sanctify them, so that they may exercise the priesthood for me.

New American Bible
Aaron and his sons you shall also anoint and consecrate as my priests.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, in order that they may serve me as priests.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them that they may minister to me in the priest's office.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And hallow them and they shall be The Holy of Holies, and everything that will touch them will be hallowed.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto Me in the priest's office.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and sanctify them that they may minister to me as priests.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Anointing Oil
29You are to consecrate them so that they will be most holy. Whatever touches them shall be holy. 30 Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests. 31And you are to tell the Israelites, ‘This will be My sacred anointing oil for the generations to come.…

Cross References
Leviticus 8:12
He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.

Leviticus 21:10
The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments.

Psalm 133:2
It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes.

Hebrews 5:1-4
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...

Hebrews 7:26-28
Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. / Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. / For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

1 Samuel 16:13
So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

1 Kings 19:16
You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet.

Numbers 3:3
These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.

Numbers 18:8
Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute.

1 Chronicles 29:22
That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

1 John 2:20
You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.

1 John 2:27
And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

Revelation 1:6
who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.


Treasury of Scripture

And you shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister to me in the priest's office.

anoint

Exodus 29:7
Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour it upon his head, and anoint him.

Exodus 40:15
And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.

Leviticus 8:12,30
And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him…

consecrate

Exodus 28:3
And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.

Exodus 29:9,35
And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and put the bonnets on them: and the priest's office shall be theirs for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons…

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Anoint Aaron and his sons
The act of anointing in the Hebrew context, derived from the root word "mashach," signifies a setting apart or sanctification for a holy purpose. Anointing with oil was a symbolic act that represented the Holy Spirit's empowerment and presence. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, anointing was also a common practice for kings and priests, indicating a divine selection and authority. Aaron and his sons were chosen by God to serve as mediators between Him and the Israelites, a role that required divine empowerment and sanctification.

and consecrate them
The Hebrew word for consecrate is "qadash," which means to make holy or set apart for a sacred purpose. This consecration was not merely a ritualistic act but a profound transformation of status and purpose. It involved a dedication of Aaron and his sons to the service of God, emphasizing the holiness required of those who approach God on behalf of the people. The consecration process included sacrifices, washing, and the wearing of special garments, all of which underscored the seriousness and sanctity of their priestly duties.

to serve Me
The phrase "to serve Me" highlights the primary purpose of the priesthood: service to God. The Hebrew word "sharat" implies ministering or attending to the needs of another, in this case, God Himself. This service was not just about performing rituals but was an act of worship and obedience, reflecting a life dedicated to God's commands and His glory. The priests were to be living examples of devotion and holiness, serving as intermediaries who facilitated the people's relationship with God.

as priests
The role of a priest, or "kohen" in Hebrew, was multifaceted, involving teaching, offering sacrifices, and maintaining the sanctuary. Priests were responsible for upholding the covenant and ensuring that the Israelites remained faithful to God's laws. Historically, the priesthood was a hereditary office, passed down through Aaron's lineage, signifying continuity and stability in Israel's spiritual leadership. The priesthood foreshadowed the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, who would perfectly mediate between God and humanity, offering Himself as the final sacrifice for sin.

(30) Thou shalt anoint Aaron.--Comp. Exodus 29:7; Leviticus 8:12.

And his sons.--See Exodus 29:21.

That they may minister unto me.--As Aaron and his sons were unfit to minister until the holy oil had been poured on them, so Christian priests can be no otherwise fitted to discharge their office than by their receiving that effluence of the Holy Spirit which the holy oil typified.

Verse 30 - And thou shalt anoint Aaron, etc. Not till all his surroundings had received sanctification was Aaron to be consecrated. The tent, the ark, the table, the candlestick, the altar of incense, the brazen altar, the laver, and its base, each and all were to be touched with the holy oil, and thereby formally dedicated to God's service (Leviticus 8:10, 11), and then at last was Moses to "pour of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anoint him, to sanctify him" (ib, 12). So God constantly prepares men's spheres for them before he inducts them into their spheres. Even in the next world our Blessed Lord "prepares places for us."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Anoint
תִּמְשָׁ֑ח (tim·šāḥ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 4886: To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint

Aaron
אַהֲרֹ֥ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

and his sons
בָּנָ֖יו (bā·nāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

and consecrate
וְקִדַּשְׁתָּ֥ (wə·qid·daš·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated

them
אֹתָ֖ם (’ō·ṯām)
Direct object marker | third person masculine plural
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

to serve Me as priests.
לְכַהֵ֥ן (lə·ḵa·hên)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3547: To officiate as a, priest, to put on regalia


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