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NASB | Exodus 30:30 "You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister as priests to Me. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 30:30 "You shall anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may serve as priests to Me. |
Subject: SYMBOL OF ANOINTING OLIVE OIL |
Bible Note: In Exodus 30:30 - 35, God gave specific instructions to Moses about preparing an anointing oil to set apart Aaron and his sons so they can serve as priests. Traditional Judaism associates this oil with olive oil, though the text of chapter 30 indicates that something else was mixed in to make it different from regular olive oil. The secret ingredient or recipe has been lost, though some people who are interested in reviving Temple worship in Jerusalem claim to know how to make this ointment. Anointing with oil was commonly done in Old Testament times as a symbol that leaders -- specifically priests and kings -- were set apart to do God's work. Common people also anointed themselves with a different perfumed oil so they would smell and look nice in the harsh climate. |
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Robertus Minimus |