The term "anointing-portion" refers to the specific part of the sacrificial offerings that was designated for the priests in the Old Testament. This concept is deeply rooted in the Levitical laws and the priestly duties as outlined in the Pentateuch, particularly in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers.

Biblical Context

The anointing-portion is primarily associated with the consecration and sustenance of the Levitical priesthood. In Exodus 29:26-28, the Lord commands Moses regarding the ordination of Aaron and his sons, stating, "Take the breast of the ram of Aaron’s ordination and wave it before the LORD as a wave offering, and it will be your portion. Consecrate those parts of the ordination ram that belong to Aaron and his sons: the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the contribution. It is their perpetual portion from the Israelites, for it is a contribution. It will be a contribution from the Israelites from their peace offerings, their contribution to the LORD."

This passage highlights the anointing-portion as a perpetual right for the priests, signifying their special role and service to God. The anointing-portion was not merely a physical sustenance but also a symbol of the priests' consecration and their unique relationship with God.

Levitical Laws and Duties

The book of Leviticus further elaborates on the portions of offerings designated for the priests. Leviticus 7:31-34 specifies, "The priest shall burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons. You are to give the right thigh to the priest as a contribution from your peace offerings. The son of Aaron who presents the blood and the fat of the peace offering shall have the right thigh as a portion. I have taken the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the contribution from the Israelites, from their peace offerings, and I have given them to Aaron the priest and to his sons as a perpetual portion from the Israelites."

These instructions underscore the importance of the anointing-portion as a divine provision for the priests, ensuring their needs were met as they served in the tabernacle and later in the temple. The anointing-portion was a tangible expression of God's provision and the people's acknowledgment of the priests' mediatory role.

Symbolism and Spiritual Significance

The anointing-portion carries rich symbolic meaning within the broader narrative of Scripture. It represents God's provision and the sanctity of the priestly office. The act of anointing itself, often involving oil, signifies being set apart for a holy purpose. In the case of the priests, their anointing and the portions they received were a constant reminder of their dedication to God and their role as intermediaries between God and the people.

Moreover, the concept of anointing extends beyond the priesthood to the anointing of kings and prophets, ultimately finding its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the Anointed One (Messiah). In the New Testament, believers are described as a "royal priesthood" (1 Peter 2:9), indicating that through Christ, all believers share in a spiritual anointing, set apart for service to God.

Conclusion

The anointing-portion, therefore, is not only a historical and ceremonial aspect of the Old Testament but also a profound theological concept that points to God's provision, the sanctity of service, and the ultimate anointing found in Christ. Through the anointing-portion, the continuity of God's covenantal faithfulness and the foreshadowing of the New Covenant in Christ are vividly illustrated.Anointing-portion (1 Occurrence)

Leviticus 7:35
This is the anointing-portion of Aaron, and the anointing-portion of his sons, out of the offerings of Jehovah made by fire, in the day when he presented them to minister unto Jehovah in the priest's office;
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Anointing-portion (1 Occurrence)
Anointing-portion. Anointing-oil, Anointing-portion. Anon .
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Allotted (54 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 7:35 This is the anointingportion of Aaron, and the anointingportion
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Consecrated (101 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 7:35 This is the anointing-portion of Aaron, and the anointing-portion
of his sons, out of the offerings of Jehovah made by fire, in the day when he ...
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Presented (114 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 7:35 This is the anointingportion of Aaron, and the anointingportion
of his sons, out of the offerings of Yahweh made by fire, in the day when he ...
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Priest's (75 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 7:35 This is the anointingportion of Aaron, and the anointingportion
of his sons, out of the offerings of Yahweh made by fire, in the day when he ...
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Office (64 Occurrences)
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of his sons, out of the offerings of Yahweh made by fire, in the day when he ...
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Portion (227 Occurrences)
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of his sons, out of the offerings of Yahweh made by fire, in the day when he ...
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Anointing (39 Occurrences)
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of his sons, out of the offerings of Yahweh made by fire, in the day when he ...
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Anon (2 Occurrences)

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Anointing-oil (1 Occurrence)
Anointing-oil. Anointing, Anointing-oil. Anointing-portion . Multi-Version
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