Exodus 40 · Verse 15

Exodus 40:15

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.
Exodus 40:15, King James Version

Exodus 40:15 in other translations

BSBAnoint 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.”
WEBYou shall anoint them, as you anointed their father, that they may minister to me in the priest’s office. Their anointing shall be to them for an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.”
ASVand thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office: and their anointing shall be to them for an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.
YLTand anointed them as thou hast anointed their father, and they have acted as priests to Me, and their anointing hath been to be to them for a priesthood age-during, to their generations.'
DARBYAnd thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may serve me as priests. And their anointing shall be to them an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.
BBEAnd put oil on them as you did on their father, so that they may be my priests: the putting on of oil will make them priests for ever, from generation to generation.
WebsterAnd thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister to me in the priest's office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.

What does Exodus 40:15 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
15. anoint them, as thou didst anoint their fathers--The sacred oil was used, but it does not appear that the ceremony was performed exactly in the same manner; for although the anointing oil was sprinkled over the garments both of Aaron and his sons (Ex 29:21; Le 8:30), it was not poured over the heads of the latter. This distinction was reserved for the high priest (Ex 29:7; Le 8:12; Psa 133:2).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 15 For their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood - By this anointing a right was given to Aaron and his family to be high priests among the Jews for ever; so that all who should be born of this family should have a right to the priesthood without the repetition of this unction, as they should enjoy this honor in their father's right, who had it by a particular grant from God. But it appears that the high priest, on his consecration, did receive the holy unction; see Lev 4:3; Lev 6:22; Lev 21:10. And this continued till the destruction of the first temple, and the Babylonish captivity; and according to Eusebius, Cyril of Jerusalem, and others, this custom continued among the Jews to the advent of our Lord, after which there is no evidence it was ever practiced. See Calmet's note Exo 29:7 (note). The Jewish high priest was a type of Him who is called the high priest over the house of God, Heb 10:21; and when he came, the functions of the other necessarily ceased. This case is worthy of observation. The Jewish sacrifices were never resumed after the destruction of their city and temple, for they hold it unlawful to sacrifice anywhere out of Jerusalem; and the unction of their high priest ceased from that period also: and why? Because the true priest and the true sacrifice were come, and the types of course were no longer necessary after the manifestation of the antitype.

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Exodus 40:1-15

When a new year begins, we should seek to serve God better than the year before. In half a year the tabernacle was completed. When the hearts of numbers are earnest in a good cause, much may be done in a short time; and when the commandments of God are continually attended to, as the rule of working, all will be done well. The high-priesthood was in the family of Aaron till Christ came, and in Him, the substance of…

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Exodus 40:15 in the original Hebrew

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וּמָשַׁחְתָּ֣u.ma.shach.Taand you will anointH4886
אֹתָ֗ם'o.Tam<obj.> themH853
כַּאֲשֶׁ֤רka.'a.Sherjust asH834
מָשַׁ֙חְתָּ֙ma.Shach.tayou anointedH4886
אֶת\־'et-<obj.>H853
אֲבִיהֶ֔ם'a.vi.Hemfather theirH1
וְכִהֲנ֖וּve.khi.ha.Nuand they will serve as priestsH3547
לִ֑יLi<to> <the> me
וְ֠הָיְתָהVe.ha.ye.tahand it will becomeH1961
לִהְיֹ֨תlih.Yotto beH1961
לָהֶ֧םla.Hemfor <the> them
מָשְׁחָתָ֛םma.she.cha.Tamanointing theirH4888
לִכְהֻנַּ֥תlikh.hu.Nat<into> a priesthood ofH3550
עוֹלָ֖םo.LamperpetuityH5769
לְדֹרֹתָֽם\׃le.do.ro.Tamto generations theirH1755

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Exodus 40:15

  • Numbers 25:13

    And he shall have it, and his seed after him, even the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was zealous for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel.

  • Hebrews 7:17-24

    For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof. For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God. And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest: …

  • Hebrews 8:1-10

    Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens; A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law: …

  • Hebrews 5:1-14

    For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins. And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. …

  • Psalms 110:4

    The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

  • Exodus 12:14

    And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the Lord throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.

  • Exodus 29:9

    And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and put the bonnets on them: and the priest’s office shall be theirs for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons.

  • Hebrews 7:7

    And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.

  • Exodus 30:33

    Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, shall even be cut off from his people.

  • Hebrews 7:3

    Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.

  • 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.

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everlasting.
12:14; 30:31,33; Nu 25:13; Ps 110:4; Heb 5:1-14; 7:3,7,17-24
Heb 8:1-10:39

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Context

  • Exodus 40:14

    And thou shalt bring his sons, and clothe them with coats:

  • Exodus 40:15

    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.

  • Exodus 40:16

    Thus did Moses: according to all that the Lord commanded him, so did he.

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Exodus 40:15 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y los ungirás como ungiste á su padre, y serán mis sacerdotes: y será que su unción les servirá por sacerdocio perpetuo por sus generaciones.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		et tu les oindras comme tu auras oint leur père; et ils exerceront la sacrificature devant moi; et leur onction leur sera pour exercer une sacrificature perpétuelle en leurs générations.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und du sollst sie salben, so wie du ihren Vater gesalbt hast, daß sie mir den Priesterdienst ausüben. Und ihre Salbung soll geschehen, um ihnen zu einem ewigen Priestertum zu sein bei ihren Geschlechtern.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Igitur mense primo anni secundi, prima die mensis, collocatum est tabernaculum.