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Then the altar will become absolutely holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/40.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall also anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and consecrate the altar, so that the altar may become most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/40.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And thou shalt anoint the altar of the burnt offering, and all his vessels, and sanctify the altar: and it shall be an altar most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You shall anoint the altar of the burnt offering and all its utensils, and consecrate the altar. The altar shall be most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You shall also anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and consecrate the altar, and the altar shall be most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You shall anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and consecrate the altar, and the altar shall be most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And you shall anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and consecrate the altar; and the altar shall be most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You shall anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and set the altar apart as holy, and the altar shall be most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You shall anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and consecrate the altar, and the altar shall be most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar so that it will be especially holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar so that it will be especially holy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And thou shalt anoint the altar of burnt-offering, and all its vessels, and sanctify the altar: and the altar shall be most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Do the same thing with the altar for offering sacrifices and its equipment <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And thou shalt anoint the altar of burnt offering, and all its vessels, and sanctify the altar: and the altar shall be most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Anoint the altar for burnt offerings and all the utensils. In this way you will dedicate the altar, and it will be most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Next, dedicate the altar and all its equipment by anointing it, and it will be completely holy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"You are to anoint the altar for burnt offerings and all its utensils. You are to consecrate the altar and the altar will be most holy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then you are to anoint the altar for the burnt offering with all its utensils; you are to sanctify the altar, and it will be the most holy altar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You shall anoint the altar of burnt offering, with all its vessels, and sanctify the altar: and the altar will be most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt anoint the altar of the burnt-offering and all its vessels, and sanctify the altar: and it shall be an altar most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall anoint the altar of burnt offering, with all its vessels, and sanctify the altar, and the altar will be most holy. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and you have anointed the altar of the burnt-offering, and all its vessels, and sanctified the altar, and the altar has been most holy;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and thou hast anointed the altar of the burnt-offering, and all its vessels, and sanctified the altar, and the altar hath been most holy;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And anoint the altar of burnt-offering and all its vessels, and consecrate the altar: and the altar was the holy of holies.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The altar of holocaust and all its vessels: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The altar of holocaust and all its vessels,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Anoint the altar for burnt offerings and all its utensils, consecrating it, so that it will be most sacred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall also anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and consecrate the altar, so that the altar shall be most holy.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And you shall anoint the altar of the burnt offering and all its vessels, and sanctify the altar; and it shall be an altar most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And anoint the altar of burning and all its implements and hallow the altar, and the altar will be The Holy of Holies.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And thou shalt anoint the altar of burnt-offering, and all its vessels, and sanctify the altar; and the altar shall be most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt anoint the altar of burnt-offerings, and all its furniture; and thou shalt hallow the altar, and the altar shall be most holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/40-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=10629" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/40.htm">Setting Up the Tabernacle</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4886.htm" title="4886: ū·mā·šaḥ·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To smear, anoint. A primitive root; to rub with oil, i.e. To anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint.">Anoint</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: miz·baḥ (N-msc) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">the altar</a> <a href="/hebrew/5930.htm" title="5930: hā·‘ō·lāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Whole burnt offering. Or mowlah; feminine active participle of alah; a step or; usually a holocaust.">of burnt offering</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: kê·lāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">its utensils;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6942.htm" title="6942: wə·qid·daš·tā (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To be set apart or consecrated. A primitive root; to be clean.">consecrate</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: ham·miz·bê·aḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">the altar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">and it shall be</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: ham·miz·bê·aḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: qō·ḏeš (N-msc) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">most</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: qā·ḏā·šîm (N-mp) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">holy.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-10.htm">Leviticus 8:10-11</a></span><br />Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/16-19.htm">Leviticus 16:19</a></span><br />He is to sprinkle some of the blood on it with his finger seven times to cleanse it and consecrate it from the uncleanness of the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/7-1.htm">Numbers 7:1</a></span><br />On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-21.htm">Hebrews 9:21</a></span><br />In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/16-16.htm">Leviticus 16:16</a></span><br />So he shall make atonement for the Most Holy Place because of the impurities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to do the same for the Tent of Meeting which abides among them in the midst of their impurities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-15.htm">Leviticus 8:15</a></span><br />Moses slaughtered the bull, took some of the blood, and applied it with his finger to all four horns of the altar, purifying the altar. He poured out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar and consecrated it so that atonement could be made on it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/16-33.htm">Leviticus 16:33</a></span><br />and make atonement for the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, and for the priests and all the people of the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-21.htm">2 Chronicles 29:21</a></span><br />They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/9-7.htm">Leviticus 9:7</a></span><br />Then Moses said to Aaron, “Approach the altar and sacrifice your sin offering and your burnt offering to make atonement for yourself and for the people. And sacrifice the people’s offering to make atonement for them, as the LORD has commanded.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Hebrews 9:22</a></span><br />According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/4-7.htm">Leviticus 4:7</a></span><br />The priest must then put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of fragrant incense that is before the LORD in the Tent of Meeting. And he is to pour out the rest of the bull’s blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/16-20.htm">Leviticus 16:20</a></span><br />When Aaron has finished purifying the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, he is to bring forward the live goat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-64.htm">1 Kings 8:64</a></span><br />On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/6-30.htm">Leviticus 6:30</a></span><br />But no sin offering may be eaten if its blood has been brought into the Tent of Meeting to make atonement in the Holy Place; it must be burned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/43-26.htm">Ezekiel 43:26</a></span><br />For seven days the priests are to make atonement for the altar and cleanse it; so they shall consecrate it.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And you shall anoint the altar of the burnt offering, and all his vessels, and sanctify the altar: and it shall be an altar most holy.</p><p class="hdg">sanctify</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/29-36.htm">Exodus 29:36,37</a></b></br> And thou shalt offer every day a bullock <i>for</i> a sin offering for atonement: and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou hast made an atonement for it, and thou shalt anoint it, to sanctify it… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/8-11.htm">Leviticus 8:11</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a></b></br> And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;</p><p class="hdg">most holy Heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-35.htm">Luke 1:35</a></b></br> And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a></b></br> But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a></b></br> For he hath made him <i>to be</i> sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/40-7.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/exodus/40-9.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/exodus/40-6.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/exodus/40-6.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/exodus/40-6.htm">Burnt-Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/40-9.htm">Consecrate</a> <a href="/exodus/40-9.htm">Hallow</a> <a href="/exodus/40-9.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/exodus/40-6.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/40-9.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/exodus/30-30.htm">Sanctified</a> <a href="/exodus/34-19.htm">Sanctify</a> <a href="/exodus/40-9.htm">Utensils</a> <a href="/exodus/40-9.htm">Vessels</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/40-26.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/exodus/40-11.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/exodus/40-27.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/exodus/40-27.htm">Burnt</a> <a href="/exodus/40-29.htm">Burnt-Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/40-11.htm">Consecrate</a> <a href="/exodus/40-11.htm">Hallow</a> <a href="/exodus/40-11.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/exodus/40-29.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/40-11.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/exodus/40-11.htm">Sanctified</a> <a href="/exodus/40-11.htm">Sanctify</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-11.htm">Utensils</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-11.htm">Vessels</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 40</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/40-1.htm">The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/40-13.htm">Aaron and his sons to be sanctified</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/40-16.htm">Moses performs all things accordingly</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">A cloud covers the tabernacle</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The altar of burnt offering, located in the Tabernacle's outer court, was central to Israelite worship, symbolizing atonement and reconciliation with God. Anointing with oil, often a mixture of olive oil and spices, represents the Holy Spirit's presence and empowerment. This act parallels the anointing of priests and kings, indicating the altar's vital role in mediating between God and His people. The utensils, including basins, forks, and firepans, were also anointed, emphasizing the holiness required in every aspect of worship.<p><b>consecrate the altar,</b><br>Consecration involves dedicating something entirely to God, making it holy and set apart from common use. The altar's consecration underscores its role as a place where sacrifices are offered, symbolizing the people's devotion and obedience to God. This act of consecration is a physical manifestation of spiritual purity and commitment, reflecting the broader covenant relationship between God and Israel. The altar's holiness is a reminder of God's presence and the need for purity in approaching Him, foreshadowing the ultimate consecration found in Jesus Christ, who fulfills the sacrificial system through His atoning death.<p><b>and it shall be most holy.</b><br>The designation "most holy" elevates the altar's status, indicating its supreme sanctity within the Tabernacle. This term is used for the most sacred objects and spaces, such as the Holy of Holies, where God's presence dwelt. The altar's holiness signifies its critical function in the sacrificial system, serving as the focal point for offerings that maintain the covenant relationship. This concept of holiness is central to understanding God's nature and His requirements for His people. In the New Testament, Jesus embodies this holiness, becoming the ultimate sacrifice and high priest, providing believers with direct access to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and to lead them through the wilderness. Moses is the one instructed to anoint and consecrate the altar.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/altar_of_burnt_offering.htm">Altar of Burnt Offering</a></b><br>A central piece of the Tabernacle, where sacrifices were made to God. It symbolizes atonement and reconciliation with God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/consecration.htm">Consecration</a></b><br>The act of making something sacred or holy, setting it apart for God's purposes. This is a key theme in the sanctification of the altar.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites. It represents God's desire to dwell with His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who are being led through the wilderness and are learning to worship and obey God according to His commandments.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_in_worship.htm">Holiness in Worship</a></b><br>The consecration of the altar underscores the importance of approaching God with reverence and purity. Our worship should reflect God's holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_sacrifice.htm">Symbolism of Sacrifice</a></b><br>The altar of burnt offering points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Understanding this connection deepens our appreciation for His atoning work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/anointing_and_consecration.htm">Anointing and Consecration</a></b><br>Just as the altar was set apart for God's purposes, believers are called to live consecrated lives, dedicated to serving God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_his_people.htm">God's Presence Among His People</a></b><br>The Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the altar, symbolize God's desire to dwell with His people. This is fulfilled in Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_holiness.htm">Practical Holiness</a></b><br>The physical act of anointing the altar serves as a reminder of the need for practical holiness in our daily lives, setting apart our actions and thoughts for God's glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_40.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 40</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_burnt_altar_important.htm">Why is the altar of burnt offering significant?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_want_sacrifices.htm">Does God desire sacrifices? (Hosea 6:6 vs. Exodus 29:18)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_leviticus_1_and_hosea_6_6_align.htm">How does the emphasis on burnt offerings in Leviticus 1 align with later scripture stressing mercy over sacrifice (Hosea 6:6)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_priestly_rites_in_exodus_18_12.htm">Why does Exodus 18:12 lack priestly procedures or tabernacle sacrifices, unlike later instructions, when Jethro offers sacrifices with Israelite elders?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">An altar most holy</span>. Not really more holy than the rest of the tabernacle and its contents, which are all pronounced" most holy" in <a href="/exodus/30-29.htm">Exodus 30:29</a>; but requiring more to have its holiness continually borne in mind, since "it was more exposed to contact with the people" than the tabernacle and its vessels (Keil). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/40-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Anoint</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמָשַׁחְתָּ֛</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mā·šaḥ·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4886.htm">Strong's 4886: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the altar</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְבַּ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(miz·baḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> </span><span class="str2">An altar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of burnt offering</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֹלָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ō·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5930.htm">Strong's 5930: </a> </span><span class="str2">Whole burnt offering</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">its utensils;</span><br /><span class="heb">כֵּלָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(kê·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prepared, any apparatus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">consecrate</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקִדַּשְׁתָּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qid·daš·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6942.htm">Strong's 6942: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be set apart or consecrated</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the altar</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּזְבֵּ֔חַ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miz·bê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> </span><span class="str2">An altar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and it shall be</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">most</span><br /><span class="heb">קֹ֥דֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(qō·ḏeš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sacred place, thing, sanctity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">holy.</span><br /><span class="heb">קָֽדָשִֽׁים׃</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ḏā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sacred place, thing, sanctity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/40-10.htm">Exodus 40:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/40-10.htm">Exodus 40:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/40-10.htm">Exodus 40:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/40-10.htm">Exodus 40:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/40-10.htm">Exodus 40:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/40-10.htm">Exodus 40:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/40-10.htm">Exodus 40:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/40-10.htm">Exodus 40:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/40-10.htm">Exodus 40:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/40-10.htm">Exodus 40:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/40-10.htm">OT Law: Exodus 40:10 You shall anoint the altar of burnt (Exo. 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