Topical Encyclopedia The Tabernacle, also known as the Tent of Meeting, was the portable sanctuary constructed by the Israelites during their wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt. It served as the dwelling place of God among His people and was central to their worship and sacrificial system. The anointing of the Tabernacle with holy oil was a significant act that consecrated it for divine service, setting it apart as sacred and dedicated to the Lord.Biblical Instructions for Anointing The instructions for anointing the Tabernacle are found in the Book of Exodus. God commanded Moses to anoint the Tabernacle and all its furnishings with a specially prepared holy anointing oil. This oil was a unique blend of spices and olive oil, crafted according to divine specifications. Exodus 30:25-29 states: "Prepare from these a holy anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a holy anointing oil. Use this oil to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the Ark of the Testimony, the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense, the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand. You are to consecrate them so that they will be most holy. Whatever touches them will be holy." Purpose and Significance The anointing of the Tabernacle and its components symbolized their sanctification and dedication to God. The act of anointing with oil was a physical representation of the spiritual reality that these objects were set apart for holy purposes. The oil itself, being a fragrant and precious substance, signified the presence and blessing of the Holy Spirit. The anointing marked the Tabernacle as a place where God would meet with His people, and where His glory would dwell. Anointing of the Priests In addition to the Tabernacle and its furnishings, the priests who served within it were also anointed with holy oil. This act consecrated them for their sacred duties. Exodus 30:30 instructs: "Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests." The anointing of the priests underscored their role as mediators between God and the Israelites, emphasizing their need to be holy and set apart for their service. Symbolism and Typology The anointing of the Tabernacle holds rich symbolic meaning within the broader narrative of Scripture. It prefigures the anointing of Jesus Christ, the ultimate High Priest and the true Tabernacle, who was anointed by the Holy Spirit at His baptism (Matthew 3:16). Furthermore, it foreshadows the anointing of believers, who are described as a royal priesthood and a holy nation (1 Peter 2:9). Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, Christians are consecrated for service and called to live lives set apart for God's glory. Conclusion The anointing of the Tabernacle with holy oil was a foundational event in the establishment of Israel's worship and sacrificial system. It underscored the holiness required for approaching God and the sanctity of the place where His presence dwelt. This act of consecration continues to hold theological significance, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment in Christ and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. Nave's Topical Index Exodus 30:25,26And you shall make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the are of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil. Nave's Topical Index Leviticus 8:10 Numbers 7:1 Library David Appointing Solomon Entire Sanctification in Type. The Story of Solomon and his Temple Dying Lamps Christ with Chrism, Lo! On Daniel. Ii. The Interpretation by Hippolytus, (Bishop) of Rome ... 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