Exodus 40:9 nasb — "Then you shall take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and all that is in it, and shall consecrate it and all…

NASB

""Then you shall take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and all that is in it, and shall consecrate it and all its furnishings; and it shall be holy."

— Exodus 40:9, NASB

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Exodus 40 — Context

6

"You shall set the altar of burnt offering in front of the doorway of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting.

7

"You shall set the laver between the tent of meeting and the altar and put water in it.

8

"You shall set up the court all around and hang up the veil for the gateway of the court.

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"Then you shall take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and all that is in it, and shall consecrate it and all its furnishings; and it shall be holy.

10

"You shall anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and consecrate the altar, and the altar shall be most holy.

11

"You shall anoint the laver and its stand, and consecrate it.

12

"Then you shall bring Aaron and his sons to the doorway of the tent of meeting and wash them with water.

Exodus 40:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:9 say?
Exodus 40:9 in the NASB reads: “"Then you shall take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and all that is in it, and shall consecrate it and all its furnishings; and it shall be holy.”
Where is Exodus 40:9 in the Bible?
Exodus 40:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 9.
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 40:9.
What translation should I read Exodus 40:9 in?
Exodus 40:9 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 40:9?
Exodus 40:9 reads (NASB): “"Then you shall take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and all that is in it, and shall consecrate it and all its furnishings; and it shall be 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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