In Exodus 29:37, the altar becomes most holy and transmits holiness — the same principle applied to the anointed items here.

In Matthew 23:17, Jesus uses this principle of sanctification by contact to rebuke Pharisees, arguing the temple makes gold holy.

Similarly, Matthew 23:19 applies the same logic: the altar sanctifies the gift, echoing the holy transmission concept.

Leviticus 6:27 reinforces the same rule: meat from the sin offering becomes holy and transmits holiness by touch.

Ezekiel 44:19 shows the reverse precaution—priests avoid transmitting holiness to the people, based on this same principle.