Exodus 40:10 web — You shall anoint the altar of burnt offering, with all its vessels, and sanctify the altar: and the altar will be most…

World English Bible

"You shall anoint the altar of burnt offering, with all its vessels, and sanctify the altar: and the altar will be most holy."

— Exodus 40:10, World English Bible

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Exodus 40 — Context

7

You shall set the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and shall put water therein.

8

You shall set up the court around it, and hang up the screen of the gate of the court.

9

"You shall take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle, and all that is in it, and shall make it holy, and all its furniture: and it will be holy.

10

You shall anoint the altar of burnt offering, with all its vessels, and sanctify the altar: and the altar will be most holy.

11

You shall anoint the basin and its base, and sanctify it.

12

"You shall bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the Tent of Meeting, and shall wash them with water.

13

You shall put on Aaron the holy garments; and you shall anoint him, and sanctify him, that he may minister to me in the priest's office.

Exodus 40:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:10 say?
Exodus 40:10 in the World English Bible reads: “You shall anoint the altar of burnt offering, with all its vessels, and sanctify the altar: and the altar will be most holy.”
Where is Exodus 40:10 in the Bible?
Exodus 40:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 10.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 40:10.
What translation should I read Exodus 40:10 in?
Exodus 40:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 40:10?
Exodus 40:10 reads (WEB): “You shall anoint the altar of burnt offering, with all its vessels, and sanctify the altar: and the altar will be most holy.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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