Exodus 40:15

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.

Cross-references

Exodus 30:31 Historical context

Exodus 30:31 mandates the holy anointing oil for perpetual generations — the same oil used here to anoint Aaron's sons for the priesthood.

Exodus 28:41 gives the prior command to anoint Aaron and his sons for priesthood—directly parallel to this verse's execution.

Exodus 29:29 states the holy garments pass to sons for anointing and ordination, reinforcing the perpetual succession here.

Exodus 30:30 again commands anointing Aaron and his sons for priesthood—identical instruction to this verse.

Exodus 30:33 Historical context

Exodus 30:33 warns against misusing the holy anointing oil — highlighting the sacredness of the oil used here to consecrate the priests.

Numbers 25:13 grants an everlasting priesthood covenant to Phinehas — a specific fulfillment of the perpetual priesthood ordained here for Aaron's line.

Hebrews 5:1 Contrast

Hebrews 5 builds on the Aaronic priesthood instituted here to contrast it with Christ's superior priesthood after Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:3 Contrast

Hebrews 7:3 describes Melchizedek's eternal priesthood without genealogy — contrasting with the hereditary Aaronic priesthood ordained here.

Hebrews 7:17-24 argues the old priesthood (ordained here) is annulled and replaced by Christ's eternal priesthood after Melchizedek.

Leviticus 7:36 gives a perpetual statute for priests from their anointing day, linking directly to the perpetual priesthood here.

Leviticus 8:13 describes Moses clothing Aaron's sons, fulfilling the anointing command given here.

Numbers 3:3 Parallel

Numbers 3:3 lists Aaron's sons as the anointed priests, confirming the ordination commanded here.

Numbers 18:8 Historical context

Numbers 18:8 gives priests a perpetual portion from offerings, echoing the perpetual priesthood established here.

Psalm 110:4 Contrast

Psalm 110:4 declares a priest forever after Melchizedek — a different order of perpetual priesthood from the Aaronic one established here.

Hebrews 8:1 Contrast

Hebrews 8:1 concludes that Christ is the high priest in heaven — contrasting with the earthly Aaronic priesthood established here.

Zechariah 4:14 refers to two anointed ones (Joshua and Zerubbabel) standing before the Lord—a later example of anointing for service.