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Exodus 40:10

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 40:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And thou shalt anoint the altar of burnt-offering, and all its vessels, and sanctify the altar: and the altar shall be most holy.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And thou shalt anoint the altar of burnt-offering, and all its vessels, and sanctify the altar: and the altar shall be most holy.
Exodus 40:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 40

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7And thou shalt set the laver between the tent of meeting and the altar, and shalt put water therein.
8And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the screen of the gate of the court.
9And thou shalt take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle, and all that is therein, and shalt hallow it, and all the furniture thereof: and it shall be holy.
10And thou shalt anoint the altar of burnt-offering, and all its vessels, and sanctify the altar: and the altar shall be most holy.
11And thou shalt anoint the laver and its base, and sanctify it.
12And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the door of the tent of meeting, and shalt wash them with water.
13And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments; and thou shalt anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister unto me in the priest`s office.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“(See Gill on “<024009>Exodus 40:9”). Ver. 12-14. And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, etc.] To wash, anoint, and clothe them, as in the two following verses (<024013>Exodus 40:13,14), that they might minister in the priest’s office, according to (<022841>Exodus 28:41 29:4-8).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Most holy - In Exodus 40:9 the tabernacle and its utensils are said to be rendered holy by the anointing; the altar and its utensils are in Exodus 40:10 said to be “most holy”. The difference does not express a higher degree of holiness: it is only used as a caution. The position of the altar exposed it to the chance of being touched by the people when they assembled in the court, while they were not permitted to enter the tabernacle. The tabernacle itself, with all that belonged to it, is called most holy in Exodus 30:29. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“sanctify: Exo 29:36, Exo 29:37; Lev 8:11; Isa 11:2, Isa 61:1; Joh 3:34, Joh 17:19 most holy: Heb. holiness of holiness, Luk 1:35; Co1 1:30; Co2 5:21; Heb 7:26 Exodus 40:12”
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