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.
You must anoint them with oil, just as you anointed their father, so they can serve me as priests. Their anointing will establish a priesthood that lasts forever, passed down through all their generations.
God is establishing that Aaron's sons and their descendants will serve as priests forever, marked by a special anointing ceremony.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from God's instructions to Moses about consecrating Aaron's sons as priests for the newly constructed tabernacle. Aaron had been chosen as the first high priest, and now his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were being set apart for priestly service. This established the Levitical priesthood that would serve Israel for centuries, with the priestly line passing from father to son through Aaron's family.
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