Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He 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. New Living Translation He sprinkled the oil on the altar seven times, anointing it and all its utensils, as well as the washbasin and its stand, making them holy. English Standard Version And he sprinkled some of it on the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all its utensils and the basin and its stand, to consecrate them. Berean Standard Bible He 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. King James Bible And he sprinkled thereof upon the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all his vessels, both the laver and his foot, to sanctify them. New King James Version He sprinkled some of it on the altar seven times, anointed the altar and all its utensils, and the laver and its base, to consecrate them. New American Standard Bible He also sprinkled some of it on the altar seven times and anointed the altar and all its utensils, and the basin and its stand, to consecrate them. NASB 1995 He sprinkled some of it on the altar seven times and anointed the altar and all its utensils, and the basin and its stand, to consecrate them. NASB 1977 And he sprinkled some of it on the altar seven times and anointed the altar and all its utensils, and the basin and its stand, to consecrate them. Legacy Standard Bible And he sprinkled some of it on the altar seven times and anointed the altar and all its utensils and the laver and its stand, to set them apart as holy. Amplified Bible He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times and anointed the altar and all its utensils, and the basin and its stand, to consecrate them. Christian Standard Bible He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar with all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. Holman Christian Standard Bible He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar with all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. American Standard Version And he sprinkled thereof upon the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all its vessels, and the laver and its base, to sanctify them. Contemporary English Version He sprinkled the bronze altar seven times, and he sprinkled its equipment, as well as the large bronze bowl and its base. English Revised Version And he sprinkled thereof upon the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all its vessels, and the laver and its base, to sanctify them. GOD'S WORD® Translation He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times and anointed the altar, all the utensils, and the basin with its stand to dedicate them. Good News Translation He took some of the oil and sprinkled it seven times on the altar and its equipment and on the basin and its base, in order to dedicate them to the LORD. International Standard Version He sprinkled some on the altar seven times, and then anointed the altar, all its vessels, the basin, and its base to consecrate them. NET Bible Next he sprinkled some of it on the altar seven times and so anointed the altar, all its vessels, and the wash basin and its stand to consecrate them. New Heart English Bible He sprinkled it on the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all its vessels, and the basin and its base, to sanctify them. Webster's Bible Translation And he sprinkled part of it upon the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all its vessels, both the laver and its foot, to sanctify them. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe 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. World English Bible He sprinkled it on the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all its vessels, and the basin and its base, to sanctify them. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he sprinkles of it on the altar seven times, and anoints the altar, and all its vessels, and the laver, and its base, to sanctify them; Young's Literal Translation and he sprinkleth of it on the altar seven times, and anointeth the altar, and all its vessels, and the laver, and its base, to sanctify them; Smith's Literal Translation And he will sprinkle from it upon the altar seven times, and anoint the altar and all its vessels, and the wash-basin, and its foot, to consecrate them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he had sanctified and sprinkled the altar seven times, he anointed it, and all the vessels thereof, and the laver with the foot thereof, he sanctified with the oil. Catholic Public Domain Version And when he had sprinkled the altar seven times to sanctify it, he anointed it and all its vessels. And the washtub with its base he sanctified with the oil. New American Bible Then he sprinkled some of the oil seven times on the altar, and anointed the altar, with all its utensils, and the laver, with its base, to consecrate them. New Revised Standard Version He sprinkled some of it on the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all its utensils, and the basin and its base, to consecrate them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he sprinkled of it upon the altar seven times and anointed the altar and all its vessels and the laver and its base and sanctified them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he sprinkled from it on the altar seven times and anointed the altar and all its implements and the basin and he anointed its base and hallowed them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he sprinkled thereof upon the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all its vessels, and the laver and its base, to sanctify them. Brenton Septuagint Translation and sprinkled of it seven times on the altar; and anointed the altar, and hallowed it, and all things on it, and the laver, and its foot, and sanctified them; and anointed the tabernacle and all its furniture, and hallowed it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Moses Consecrates Aaron and His Sons…10Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. 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.… Cross References Exodus 30:25-30 Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred 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, ... Exodus 40:9-11 Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. / Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy. / Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them. Numbers 7:1 On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils. Hebrews 9:21 In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship. Exodus 29:36-37 Sacrifice a bull as a sin offering each day for atonement. Purify the altar by making atonement for it, and anoint it to consecrate it. / For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will become most holy; whatever touches the altar will be holy. 1 Kings 8:10-11 And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God. Exodus 40:13-15 And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. / Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. / Anoint them just as you anointed their father, so that they may also serve Me as priests. Their anointing will qualify them for a permanent priesthood throughout their generations.” Numbers 7:10 When the altar was anointed, the leaders approached with their offerings for its dedication and presented them before the altar. Hebrews 9:18-20 That is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood. / For when Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, along with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people, / saying, “This is the blood of the covenant, which God has commanded you to keep.” Exodus 40:34-35 Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. 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 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!” 2 Chronicles 7:1-2 When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. / The priests were unable to enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled it. 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. Treasury of Scripture And he sprinkled thereof on the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all his vessels, both the laver and his foot, to sanctify them. Exodus 4:6,17 And the LORD said furthermore unto him, Put now thine hand into thy bosom. And he put his hand into his bosom: and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous as snow… Exodus 16:14,19 And when the dew that lay was gone up, behold, upon the face of the wilderness there lay a small round thing, as small as the hoar frost on the ground… Isaiah 52:15 So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider. Jump to Previous Altar Anointed Anointeth Anointing Base Basin Consecrate Foot Hallow Laver Oil Part Sanctify Seven Sprinkled Sprinkleth Stand Thereof Times Utensils VesselsJump to Next Altar Anointed Anointeth Anointing Base Basin Consecrate Foot Hallow Laver Oil Part Sanctify Seven Sprinkled Sprinkleth Stand Thereof Times Utensils VesselsLeviticus 8 1. Moses consecrates Aaron and his sons14. Their sin offering 18. Their burnt offering 22. The ram of consecration 31. The place and time of their consecration He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times The act of sprinkling oil symbolizes purification and sanctification. The number seven in the Bible often represents completeness or perfection, reflecting God's creation week. This ritual signifies the complete consecration of the altar for holy use. The altar, central to Israelite worship, was where sacrifices were made, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The repeated action emphasizes the thoroughness required in dedicating something to God. anointing the altar and all its utensils and the basin with its stand to consecrate them Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who performs the anointing and consecration of the altar and its utensils as instructed by God. 2. The Altar A sacred place where offerings and sacrifices are made to God, symbolizing His presence and the people's devotion. 3. The Basin and Stand Used for ceremonial washing, representing purification and readiness to serve God. 4. Anointing Oil A special blend used for consecration, symbolizing the Holy Spirit and God's sanctifying power. 5. Consecration Ceremony A significant event where the tabernacle and its furnishings are set apart for holy use, emphasizing the importance of holiness in worship. Teaching Points The Importance of HolinessThe act of consecration underscores the need for holiness in worship and service to God. Just as the altar and its utensils were set apart, believers are called to live holy lives. Symbolism of Anointing Oil The anointing oil represents the Holy Spirit's presence and work in our lives. It is a reminder of the need for spiritual anointing and empowerment in our daily walk with God. The Role of Rituals in Worship While rituals themselves do not impart holiness, they serve as tangible reminders of spiritual truths. The consecration ceremony points to the deeper reality of God's sanctifying work in His people. Preparation for Service The consecration of the altar and utensils signifies readiness for service. Believers are called to prepare their hearts and lives for effective ministry and service to God. The Significance of Repetition The sevenfold sprinkling of oil emphasizes completeness and perfection. It reminds us of the thoroughness required in our dedication to God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 8:11?2. How does Leviticus 8:11 emphasize the importance of consecration in worship practices? 3. What does the anointing of the altar signify in Leviticus 8:11? 4. How can we apply the concept of consecration in our daily lives today? 5. What connections exist between Leviticus 8:11 and New Testament teachings on holiness? 6. How does Leviticus 8:11 guide us in preparing our hearts for worship? 7. What is the significance of anointing oil in Leviticus 8:11 for modern Christian practices? 8. How does Leviticus 8:11 relate to the concept of holiness in the Bible? 9. Why was the altar anointed in Leviticus 8:11, and what does it symbolize? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 8? 11. Why is the altar of burnt offering significant? 12. What offerings are pleasing to God? 13. Does the anointing process with oil in Leviticus 8:10-12 reflect any scientifically verifiable practice of that era, or is it purely ritual? 14. Is there archaeological or cultural evidence of the ritual in Exodus 29:20 involving blood on ears, thumbs, and big toes among Israelites or nearby cultures? What Does Leviticus 8:11 Mean He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven timesThe anointing oil, blended exactly as God prescribed in Exodus 30:22-25, symbolized the Holy Spirit’s sanctifying presence. Moses’ sevenfold sprinkling marked completeness (Genesis 2:2-3; Revelation 1:4). Similar sevenfold acts appear with blood in Leviticus 4:6 and with water in Numbers 19:4, underscoring that nothing short of perfect holiness can stand before the LORD. Hebrews 9:21-22 recalls that “Moses sprinkled with the blood both the tabernacle itself and all the vessels of the ministry”, foreshadowing the once-for-all cleansing accomplished by Christ. anointing the altar The bronze altar was the meeting place between sin and atonement. By anointing it, Moses affirmed that every sacrifice offered there belonged wholly to God (Exodus 29:36-37). Centuries later, believers draw comfort from Calvary’s altar, where “we have an altar from which those who serve at the tabernacle have no right to eat” (Hebrews 13:10). As the altar in the courtyard stood open to all Israel, so the cross stands open to all who will come. and all its utensils Tongs, firepans, forks, basins—each tool received the same consecrating oil (Numbers 4:16). The detail reminds us that God values not only the headline moments but also the humble implements of service (1 Corinthians 12:18-24). In New-Covenant worship, every gift—public or unseen—is sanctified when offered through Christ (1 Peter 4:10-11). and the basin with its stand The laver provided water for priests to wash hands and feet before ministry (Exodus 30:17-21). By anointing both basin and stand, Moses showed that cleansing itself must be holy. For believers, the laver anticipates the “washing of water with the word” (Ephesians 5:26) and the daily confession that keeps fellowship unbroken (1 John 1:9). to consecrate them Consecration means being set apart exclusively for God’s purposes (Exodus 29:44). Anything touched by the sacred oil became off-limits for common use—an enduring picture of the believer’s calling: “If anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work” (2 Timothy 2:21). Just as the altar and its accessories could not drift between holy and profane, so our lives are meant to stay wholly devoted to the Lord who bought us. summary Leviticus 8:11 shows Moses carefully applying God’s commanded anointing oil in a sevenfold pattern to altar, utensils, and laver, publicly declaring that every aspect of tabernacle worship belonged exclusively to the LORD. The act points forward to the perfect sanctification found in Christ, calling today’s believers—cleansed by His blood and indwelt by His Spirit—to live as fully consecrated people in every detail of life and service. (11) And he sprinkled thereof upon the altar seven times.--That is, the altar of burnt offering. This rite of sprinkling the altar seven times is not mentioned in the directions given in Exodus 30:28; Exodus 40:10. For the import of the number seven, see Leviticus 4:6.And anointed the altar and all his vessels.--That is, the same altar of burnt sacrifice. The altar, having thus been sanctified, was thenceforward considered as sanctifying the sacrifices and oblations offered upon it. Hence the remark of Christ, "Ye fools and blind, for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift ?" (Matthew 23:19). Hebrew He sprinkledוַיַּ֥ז (way·yaz) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5137: To spurt, spatter, sprinkle some of מִמֶּ֛נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the oil on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the altar הַמִּזְבֵּ֖חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar seven שֶׁ֣בַע (še·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number times, פְּעָמִ֑ים (pə·‘ā·mîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence anointing וַיִּמְשַׁ֨ח (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 the altar הַמִּזְבֵּ֜חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every its utensils, כֵּלָ֗יו (kê·lāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus and the basin הַכִּיֹּ֛ר (hak·kî·yōr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3595: Pot, basin with its stand, כַּנּ֖וֹ (kan·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3653: A stand, pedestal, station to consecrate them. לְקַדְּשָֽׁם׃ (lə·qad·də·šām) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated Links Leviticus 8:11 NIVLeviticus 8:11 NLT Leviticus 8:11 ESV Leviticus 8:11 NASB Leviticus 8:11 KJV Leviticus 8:11 BibleApps.com Leviticus 8:11 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 8:11 Chinese Bible Leviticus 8:11 French Bible Leviticus 8:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 8:11 He sprinkled it on the altar seven (Le Lv Lev.) |
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