Leviticus 8:12 asv — And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.

American Standard Version

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

— Leviticus 8:12, American Standard Version

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Leviticus 8 — Context

9

And he set the mitre upon his head; and upon the mitre, in front, did he set the golden plate, the holy crown; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

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 its vessels, and the laver and its base, to sanctify them.

12

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

13

And Moses brought Aaron’s sons, and clothed them with coats, and girded them with girdles, and bound head-tires upon them; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

14

And he brought the bullock of the sin-offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the bullock of the sin-offering.

15

And he slew it; and Moses took the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar round about with his finger, and purified the altar, and poured out the blood at the base of the altar, and sanctified it, to make atonement for it.

Leviticus 8:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 8:12 say?
Leviticus 8:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him. ”
Where is Leviticus 8:12 in the Bible?
Leviticus 8:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 8, verse 12.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 8:12.
What translation should I read Leviticus 8:12 in?
Leviticus 8:12 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 Leviticus 8:12?
Leviticus 8:12 reads (ASV): “And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him. ” 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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