Overview
The Bible addresses anointing, sacred across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus. Closely related themes include Tabernacle, Anointing Oil, Oil and Anointing of the Holy Spirit. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Aaron.
Key Bible verses about anointing, sacred
Old Testament
Exodus
Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels,
And of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin:
And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil. apothecary: or, perfumer
And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments, and anoint him, and sanctify him; that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.
And thou shalt bring his sons, and clothe them with coats:
And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.
People in the Bible and anointing, sacred
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying anointing, sacred for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 30:23, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Aaron and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Tabernacle, Anointing Oil, Oil and Anointing of the Holy Spirit.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about anointing, sacred?
The Bible addresses anointing, sacred across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus. Closely related themes include Tabernacle, Anointing Oil, Oil and Anointing of the Holy Spirit. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Aaron.
How many Bible verses are about anointing, sacred?
The Bible references anointing, sacred in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention anointing, sacred?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 30:23: “Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels,”
Which people in the Bible are associated with anointing, sacred?
Aaron.
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