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Exodus 12:14
And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.

Exodus 30:31,33
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This shall be an holy anointing oil unto me throughout your generations…

Numbers 25:13
And he shall have it, and his seed after him,even the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was zealous for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel.

so that they may also serve Me as priests
The role of the priest was to mediate between God and the people, offering sacrifices and prayers on behalf of the Israelites. This service was not just a duty but a divine calling, requiring purity and dedication. The priesthood is a type of Christ, who is our ultimate High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16), mediating a new covenant between God and humanity. The phrase emphasizes the purpose of the anointing: to enable the priests to fulfill their sacred duties.

Their anointing will qualify them for a permanent priesthood
The anointing confers legitimacy and authority upon the priests, establishing their role as perpetual. This permanence is a covenantal promise, reflecting God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His people. The priesthood's continuity is crucial for maintaining the spiritual health of the nation. In the New Testament, believers are described as a "royal priesthood" (1 Peter 2:9), indicating that through Christ, all believers are anointed to serve God.

throughout their generations.
This phrase highlights the hereditary nature of the Aaronic priesthood, passed down through the lineage of Aaron. It underscores the importance of family and generational faithfulness in God's plan. The continuity of the priesthood serves as a reminder of God's enduring promises and the importance of legacy in faith. This generational aspect is fulfilled in Christ, whose priesthood is eternal (Hebrews 7:24-25), and through whom believers are grafted into a spiritual lineage that transcends time.

“Anoint them …” signals a specific, physical act of pouring consecrated oil on Aaron’s sons. InExodus 30:30, the LORD had already said, “Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests.” The oil is not magical; it is a tangible sign that God Himself sets these men apart.

• The same practice marked kings (1 Samuel 16:13) and prophets (1 Kings 19:16), so the priests join a line of divinely commissioned servants.

•Psalm 133:2 uses the priestly anointing as a picture of unity, showing that this act carries both personal and communal blessing.

God insists, “just as you anointed their father,” referencing Aaron’s earlier consecration (Exodus 29:7;Leviticus 8:12). Equal treatment underscores that each new priest shares the same standing and responsibility.

• No shortcuts for the next generation—holiness is never inherited automatically; it must be confirmed by obedience.

• The pattern also safeguards against innovation that might dilute God’s instructions (Deuteronomy 12:32).

Purpose follows the act: “so that they may also serve Me as priests.” Priesthood is service first to God, then to people (Hebrews 5:1).

•Exodus 28:1 lists Aaron’s sons by name, proving God’s interest in individuals.

•Hebrews 5:4 reminds us that “no one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God,” matching the divine call seen here.

• While Israel’s priests are literal descendants, believers today are called “a royal priesthood” in1 Peter 2:9, showing how the principle extends spiritually.

“Anointing” doesn’t merely symbolize; it “qualifies” or authorizes ministry.Numbers 3:3 notes of Aaron’s sons, “they were anointed and consecrated to serve as priests.”

•Leviticus 10:7 warns that priests must not leave the tabernacle while the anointing oil is on them, emphasizing both privilege and constraint.

• Ministry flows from God’s appointment, not personal ambition—an enduring lesson for every servant of Christ.

Finally, the LORD promises “a permanent priesthood throughout their generations.”Exodus 29:9 repeats this pledge;Numbers 25:13 later confirms it with Phinehas, “an everlasting priesthood.”

• “Permanent” refers to the covenant era until Jesus, the ultimate High Priest (Hebrews 7:24–27), fulfills and surpasses the Aaronic line.

• The continuity of priests kept Israel in daily contact with God’s mercy, prefiguring the unbroken intercession of Christ (Romans 8:34).

Exodus 40:15 weaves together ceremony and calling. God commands Moses to anoint Aaron’s sons exactly as Aaron was anointed, ensuring visible continuity and spiritual legitimacy. The oil sets them apart, authorizes their service, and ties their work to a lasting covenant promise. Each phrase underlines that ministry originates in God’s choice, requires personal consecration, and serves the greater plan that culminates in the eternal priesthood of Jesus.

Their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood.--The Jewish commentators maintain that the one anointing of the sons of Aaron sufficed for all time, and was not repeated in the case of any subsequent priests, who became fully possessed of the sacerdotal office without it. Each high priest was, on the contrary, inducted into his office by anointing, whence the high priest came to be spoken of as "the anointed priest (Leviticus 4:3;Leviticus 4:5;Leviticus 4:16;Leviticus 21:12, &c.). . . .