Leviticus 8:10-12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Bible Comments

Paul explains the infinite importance of the SPIRIT's anointing, to which these figures referred, in the account he gives of the dedication of all the vessels of the tabernacle, Hebrews 9:21-23. And John yet further, in the application of these resemblances to the anointing of believers by the HOLY GHOST. John 2:25; John 2:25. But is it not precious to see in the pouring of the anointing oil upon the head of Aaron, how the copious effusion of the SPIRIT upon the blessed JESUS is represented, to whom the SPIRIT was not given by measure? John 3:34. And is here not another sweet observation? Yes. As the holy oil that was poured upon Aaron's head ran down to the skirts of his garments: so the effusion of the HOLY SPIRIT on the head of our Almighty Aaron, the LORD JESUS CHRIST, runs down to the humblest and lowest of his members: and of his fullness they do all receive, and grace for grace. Psalms 133:2, with John 1:16.

Leviticus 8:10-12

10 And Moses took the anointing oil, and anointed the tabernacle and all that was therein, and sanctified them.

11 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.

12 And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.