Leviticus 8:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 8:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 8:12 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 8:12 — KJV
“And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.”
— Leviticus 8:12 (KJV)
Leviticus 8:12 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 8:12
“Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 8:12: poured, oil, head
“And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, even over Israel.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 8:12: poured, oil, head
“And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 8:12: poured, anointing, oil
“Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour it upon his head, and anoint him.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 8:12: anointing, oil, head
“And thou shalt take of the blood that is upon the altar, and of the anointing oil, and sprinkle it upon Aaron, and upon his garments, and upon his sons, and upon the garments of his sons with him: and he shall be hallowed, and his garments, and his sons, and his sons' garments with him.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 8:12: anointing, oil, aaron
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