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28 the altar for the burnt offering and all its utensils, and the laver and its base. 29 So you are to sanctify them,[a] and they will be most holy;[b] anything that touches them will be holy.[c]

30 “You are to anoint Aaron and his sons and[d] sanctify them so that they may minister as my priests.

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 30:29 tn The verb is a Piel perfect with vav (ו) consecutive; in this verse it is summarizing or explaining what the anointing has accomplished. This is the effect of the anointing (see Exod 29:36).
  2. Exodus 30:29 tn This is the superlative genitive again, Heb “holy of holies.”
  3. Exodus 30:29 tn See Exod 29:37; as before, this could refer to anything or anyone touching the sanctified items.
  4. Exodus 30:30 tn The perfect tense with vav (ו) consecutive follows the imperfect of instruction; it may be equal to the instruction, but more likely shows the purpose or result of the act.

28 the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand. 29 You shall consecrate them(A) so they will be most holy, and whatever touches them will be holy.(B)

30 “Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate(C) them so they may serve me as priests.(D)

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