Leviticus 8:12

Leviticus · Old Testament · Chapter 8

“And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.”Leviticus 8:12

What Does Leviticus 8:12 Mean?

Leviticus 8:12 is found in the book of Leviticus, chapter 8, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Sanctification.

Cross-References (15)

These passages are connected to Leviticus 8:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 133:2“It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;”Exodus 30:30“And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office.”Leviticus 7:36“Which the LORD commanded to be given them of the children of Israel, in the day that he anointed them, by a statute for ever throughout their generations.”Leviticus 10:7“And ye shall not go out from the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: for the anointing oil of the LORD is upon you. And they did according to the word of Moses.”Psalms 45:7“Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.”Exodus 29:7“Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour it upon his head, and anoint him.”Leviticus 21:10“And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;”Numbers 3:3“These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests which were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest’s office.”2 Kings 9:3“Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.”Exodus 28:41“And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office.”Exodus 30:31“And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This shall be an holy anointing oil unto me throughout your generations.”Leviticus 4:3“If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering.”Leviticus 14:18“And the remnant of the oil that is in the priest’s hand he shall pour upon the head of him that is to be cleansed: and the priest shall make an atonement for him before the LORD.”Numbers 35:25“And the congregation shall deliver the slayer out of the hand of the revenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to the city of his refuge, whither he was fled: and he shall abide in it unto the death of the high priest, which was anointed with the holy oil.”Zechariah 4:14“Then said he, These are the two anointed ones, that stand by the LORD of the whole earth.”

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