Leviticus 8:30

And Moses took of the anointing oil, and of the blood which was upon the altar, and sprinkled it upon Aaron, and upon his garments, and upon his sons, and upon his sons’ garments with him; and sanctified Aaron, and his garments, and his sons, and his sons’ garments with him.

Cross-reference

Leviticus 8:35 Historical context

Leviticus 8:35 commands the priests to stay at the tent for seven days — the immediate next step after this consecration.

Leviticus 10:3 warns that God must be treated as holy by those who approach Him — contrasting the obedient consecration here with the fatal consequence of irreverence.

Leviticus 7:36 states the perpetual statute given from the day of anointing — directly referencing this consecration event.

Leviticus 10:7 forbids leaving the tent because the anointing oil from this consecration is still on them — showing its ongoing significance.

In Leviticus 21:12, the high priest must not leave the sanctuary because the consecration anointing oil is on him, echoing the same oil used in Leviticus 8:30 to consecrate Aaron and his sons.

Leviticus 7:35 Historical context

Leviticus 7:35 gives the priests their portion from offerings — the result of their consecration here.

Leviticus 14:17 uses oil and blood in a purification ritual for lepers — a similar application to the priestly consecration here.

Exodus 29:21 gives the same instruction for sprinkling blood and oil, which is exactly fulfilled here.

Exodus 30:30 Historical context

In Exodus 30:30, the command to anoint Aaron and his sons is the basis for the anointing performed here.

Numbers 3:3 Historical context

Numbers 3:3 identifies the sons of Aaron as the anointed priests — directly referencing the consecration performed here.

1 Peter 1:2 Typology

In 1 Peter 1:2, the sprinkling of Christ's blood fulfills the OT blood sprinkling for consecration shown here.

Exodus 28:2 Historical context

Exodus 28:2 commands the holy garments that are later consecrated with blood and oil in this verse.

Exodus 24:8 Parallel

Exodus 24:8 sprinkles blood on the people to seal the covenant — the same blood here consecrates the priests, extending the covenant.

Numbers 18:8 Historical context

Numbers 18:8 grants Aaron charge of the holy offerings as a portion for his priesthood, following the consecration in Leviticus 8:30 that set them apart for such service.