Leviticus 8:12
New International Version
He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.

New Living Translation
Then he poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head, anointing him and making him holy for his work.

English Standard Version
And he poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.

Berean Standard Bible
He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.

King James Bible
And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.

New King James Version
And he poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him, to consecrate him.

New American Standard Bible
Then he poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him, to consecrate him.

NASB 1995
Then he poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him, to consecrate him.

NASB 1977
Then he poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him, to consecrate him.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him, to set him apart as holy.

Amplified Bible
Then he poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him, to consecrate him.

Christian Standard Bible
He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed and consecrated him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed and consecrated him.

American Standard Version
And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.

Contemporary English Version
He also poured some of the oil on Aaron's head to dedicate him to the LORD.

English Revised Version
And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head and anointed him to set him apart for his holy duties.

Good News Translation
He ordained Aaron by pouring some of the anointing oil on his head.

International Standard Version
After doing this, he poured the oil of anointing on Aaron's head to anoint and consecrate him.

Majority Standard Bible
He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron?s head and anointed him to consecrate him.

NET Bible
He then poured some of the anointing oil on the head of Aaron and anointed him to consecrate him.

New Heart English Bible
He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.

World English Bible
He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he pours of the anointing oil on the head of Aaron, and anoints him to sanctify him.

Young's Literal Translation
and he poureth of the anointing oil on the head of Aaron, and anointeth him to sanctify him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will pour out from the oil of anointing upon the head of Aaron, and anoint him to consecrate him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he poured it upon Aaron's head, and he anointed and consecrated him :

Catholic Public Domain Version
And pouring the oil over Aaron’s head, he anointed and consecrated him.

New American Bible
He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him, to consecrate him.

New Revised Standard Version
He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him, to consecrate him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he poured some of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head and anointed him and sanctified him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he poured from the oil of the anointing on the head of Ahron and he anointed him and hallowed him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses poured of the anointing oil on the head of Aaron; and he anointed him and sanctified him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Moses Consecrates Aaron and His Sons
11He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. 12He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him. 13Then Moses presented Aaron’s sons, put tunics on them, wrapped sashes around them, and tied headbands on them, just as the LORD had commanded him.…

Cross References
Exodus 29:7
Then take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head.

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.

Exodus 30:30
Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests.

1 Samuel 10:1
Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?

1 Kings 1:39
Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!”

Exodus 28:41
After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests.

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.

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

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.

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.

Hebrews 1:9
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”

2 Corinthians 1:21-22
Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, / placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,

Acts 4:27
In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed.


Treasury of Scripture

And he poured of the anointing oil on Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.

Leviticus 4:3
If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering.

Leviticus 21:10,11,12
And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes; …

Exodus 28:41
And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office.

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He poured
The act of pouring signifies a deliberate and generous action. In Hebrew, the word used here is "yatsaq," which implies a continuous flow, symbolizing the abundance of God's blessing and the outpouring of His Spirit. This act of pouring is not just a ritual but a profound spiritual gesture, indicating the fullness of God's provision and the readiness of Aaron to receive divine empowerment for his priestly duties.

some of the anointing oil
The anointing oil, "shemen hamishchah" in Hebrew, was a sacred mixture described in Exodus 30:22-25. It was composed of myrrh, cinnamon, calamus, cassia, and olive oil, each ingredient carrying symbolic meaning. Myrrh represents purification, cinnamon signifies holiness, calamus denotes uprightness, cassia implies humility, and olive oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit. The oil's composition underscores the multifaceted nature of the priestly role, requiring purity, holiness, integrity, humility, and spiritual empowerment.

on Aaron’s head
The head is the seat of thought and decision-making, and anointing Aaron's head signifies the sanctification of his mind and leadership. In the ancient Near Eastern context, anointing the head was a common practice for setting apart kings and priests, indicating divine selection and authority. Aaron, as the high priest, was to lead the people in worship and intercession, and this anointing marked him as God's chosen mediator.

and anointed him
The Hebrew word for anointing, "mashach," is the root of "Messiah," meaning "the Anointed One." This connection foreshadows the ultimate Anointed One, Jesus Christ, who fulfills the priestly role perfectly. Anointing in the Old Testament was a physical act with spiritual implications, setting individuals apart for God's service and endowing them with His Spirit to accomplish their divine mission.

to consecrate him
The term "consecrate" comes from the Hebrew "qadash," meaning to set apart as holy. This consecration was not merely ceremonial but a profound transformation, dedicating Aaron entirely to God's service. It involved a change in status, from common to sacred, and a commitment to live according to God's holy standards. This act of consecration is a reminder of the call to holiness for all believers, who are set apart by God to be a royal priesthood, as described in 1 Peter 2:9.

(12) And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head.--In the anointing of Aaron, the oil was poured upon his head. (See also Leviticus 21:10-12; Exodus 29:7; Psalm 133:2.) This profuse pouring of oil was repeated at the consecration of every successor to the high-priesthood, whilst the common priests were simply anointed, or were simply marked with the finger on the forehead on their first installation, and this anointing descended with them for all futurity. (See Leviticus 6:3.) Tradition informs us that during the second Temple, the person who anointed the high priest first threw the oil upon his head, and then drew with his finger the sign of the letter Caph, being the initial of Cohen, i.e., priest, between the eyebrows of the newly-consecrated pontiff.

Verse 12. - He poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head. The change of the verb poured for sprinkled, indicates that the amount of "the precious ointment" poured "upon the head, that ran down unto the beard, and went down to the skirts of his garments" (Psalm 133:2), was far greater than that with which the furniture of the tabernacle had been anointed. The oil sprinkled on the holy things sanctified them as means of grace. The oil poured upon Aaron represents the grace of the Holy Spirit, coming from without, but diffusing itself over and throughout the whole consecrated man.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He also poured
וַיִּצֹק֙ (way·yi·ṣōq)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3332: To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard

some of the anointing
הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה (ham·miš·ḥāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4888: Unction, a consecratory gift

oil
מִשֶּׁ֣מֶן (miš·še·men)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

on
עַ֖ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

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

head
רֹ֣אשׁ (rōš)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7218: The head

and anointed
וַיִּמְשַׁ֥ח (way·yim·šaḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4886: To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint

him
אֹת֖וֹ (’ō·ṯōw)
Direct object marker | third person masculine singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

to consecrate him.
לְקַדְּשֽׁוֹ׃ (lə·qad·də·šōw)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated


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