Leviticus 8:12 net — He then poured some of the anointing oil on the head of Aaron and anointed him to consecrate him.

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"He then poured some of the anointing oil on the head of Aaron and anointed him to consecrate him."

— Leviticus 8:12, NET Bible

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Leviticus 8 — Context

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Finally, he set the turban on his head and attached the gold plate, the holy diadem, to the front of the turban just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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Anointing the Tabernacle and Aaron, and Clothing Aaron’s Sons Then Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it, and so consecrated them.

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Next he sprinkled some of it on the altar seven times and so anointed the altar, all its vessels, and the washbasin and its stand to consecrate them.

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He then poured some of the anointing oil on the head of Aaron and anointed him to consecrate him.

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Moses also brought forward Aaron’s sons, clothed them with tunics, wrapped sashes around them, and wrapped headbands on them just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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Consecration Offerings Then he brought near the sin offering bull and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the sin offering bull,

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and he slaughtered it. Moses then took the blood and put it all around on the horns of the altar with his finger and purified the altar, and he poured out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar and so consecrated it to make atonement on it.

Leviticus 8:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 8:12 say?
Leviticus 8:12 in the NET Bible reads: “He then poured some of the anointing oil on the head of Aaron and anointed him to consecrate 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 (NET): “He then poured some of the anointing oil on the head of Aaron and anointed him to consecrate 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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