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Exodus 40:15 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Exodus 40:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 40 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.”
Exodus 40:15 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 40:15
Anointing Aaron's sons establishes their priesthood 'throughout their generations' (לְדֹרֹתָם, ledorotam). The phrase 'everlasting priesthood' (כְּהֻנַּת עוֹלָם, kehunnat olam, perpetual priesthood) teaches covenant continuity—God's priesthood endures across generations until fulfilled in Christ's eternal priesthood (Hebrews 7:24, ἀπαράβατος, permanent/unchangeable). The anointing's efficacy 'for ever' doesn't mean Aaronic priesthood never ends but that its purpose—mediation—continues until accomplished perfectly in Christ. Believers' priesthood (1 Peter 2:9) participates in Christ's eternal m...
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Cross-References for Exodus 40:15
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“and to his seed after him”
“and will not change his mind: You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
“You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.{Psalm 110:4}”
“being taken from among men”
“the main point is this. We have such a high priest”
“saying”
“and you shall keep it a feast to Yahweh: throughout your generations you shall keep it a feast by an ordinance forever.”
“or whoever puts any of it on a stranger”
“And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.”
“Aaron and his sons”