Exodus 40:11
Exodus 40:11 in Multiple Translations
Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them.
And thou shalt anoint the laver and his foot, and sanctify it.
And thou shalt anoint the laver and its base, and sanctify it.
And put oil on the washing-vessel and its base, and make them holy.
Anoint and dedicate the basin with its stand.
Also thou shalt anoynt the Lauer, and his foote, and shalt sanctifie it.
and thou hast anointed the laver and its base, and sanctified it.
You shall anoint the basin and its base, and sanctify it.
And thou shalt anoint the laver and its foot, and sanctify it.
The laver with its foot: thou shalt consecrate all with the oil of unction, that they may be most holy.
Also anoint the washbasin and its base, to set it apart.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 40:11
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Exodus 40:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מָשַׁחְתָּ֥
אֶת
הַ/כִּיֹּ֖ר
וְ/אֶת
כַּנּ֑/וֹ
וְ/קִדַּשְׁתָּ֖
אֹתֽ/וֹ
וּ/מָשַׁחְתָּ֥
mâshach
H4886
to anoint
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/כִּיֹּ֖ר
kîyôwr
H3595
basin
Art | N-ms
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
כַּנּ֑/וֹ
kên
H3653
stand
N-ms | Suff
וְ/קִדַּשְׁתָּ֖
qâdash
H6942
to consecrate
Conj | V-Piel-2ms
אֹתֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 40:11
וּ/מָשַׁחְתָּ֥
mâshach
H4886
"to anoint"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
To anoint means to rub oil on someone or something, often to set them apart for a special purpose, like when Samuel anointed David as king in 1 Samuel 16:13. It's a way of showing respect and consecrating someone or something.
Definition: 1) to smear, anoint, spread a liquid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to smear 1a2) to anoint (as consecration) 1a3) to anoint, consecrate 1b) (Niphal) to be anointed
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: anoint, paint. See also: Genesis 31:13; 1 Samuel 16:3; Psalms 45:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/כִּיֹּ֖ר
kîyôwr
H3595
"basin"
Art | N-ms
This word means a round container, like a basin or pan. It can also refer to a platform or stage. The KJV translation includes 'hearth', 'laver', and 'scaffold'.
Definition: 1) pot, basin, laver, pan 1a) pot, caldron 1b) fire-pot, brazier 1c) basin, laver 1d) platform, stage
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: hearth, laver, pan, scaffold. See also: Exodus 30:18; 1 Samuel 2:14; Zechariah 12:6.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כַּנּ֑/וֹ
kên
H3653
"stand"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a base or pedestal, like the base of a statue or a foundation. It can also mean a place or office, such as a position of authority. It appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) base, stand, pedestal, office, foot, place, estate 1a) base, pedestal 1b) office, place
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: base, estate, foot, office, place, well. See also: Genesis 40:13; Exodus 40:11; Isaiah 33:23.
וְ/קִדַּשְׁתָּ֖
qâdash
H6942
"to consecrate"
Conj | V-Piel-2ms
To consecrate means to set something or someone apart as holy or sacred, like the priests in Exodus. This word is about making something clean or pure. It is used in the Bible to describe sacred rituals and moral purity.
Definition: : consecate/sanctify 1) to consecrate, sanctify, prepare, dedicate, be hallowed, be holy, be sanctified, be separate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be set apart, be consecrated 1a2) to be hallowed 1a3) consecrated, tabooed 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to show oneself sacred or majestic 1b2) to be honoured, be treated as sacred 1b3) to be holy 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set apart as sacred, consecrate, dedicate 1c2) to observe as holy, keep sacred 1c3) to honour as sacred, hallow 1c4) to consecrate 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be consecrated 1d2) consecrated, dedicated 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set apart, devote, consecrate 1e2) to regard or treat as sacred or hallow 1e3) to consecrate 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to keep oneself apart or separate 1f2) to cause Himself to be hallowed (of God) 1f3) to be observed as holy 1f4) to consecrate oneself
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy(-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify(-ied one, self), [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 2:3; 2 Samuel 11:4; Isaiah 5:16.
אֹתֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
Study Notes — Exodus 40:11
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Context — Setting Up the Tabernacle
9Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy.
10Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy.
11Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them.
12Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. 13And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest.Exodus 40:11 Summary
In Exodus 40:11, God instructs Moses to anoint the basin and its stand, setting them apart for His special use. This shows us that God cares about every detail of our lives and wants us to honor Him in everything we do (Colossians 3:17). Just as the basin and its stand were consecrated for use in the tabernacle, we can consecrate our lives to God, making every action and decision a reflection of our love for Him (Romans 12:1-2). By doing so, we can live a life that is pleasing to God and brings glory to His name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the basin and its stand being anointed and consecrated in Exodus 40:11?
The basin and its stand are being anointed and consecrated to prepare them for use in the priestly rituals, as they will be used for cleansing and purification, as seen in Exodus 30:18-21 and Exodus 40:30-32.
What is the significance of anointing in the Bible?
Anointing is a symbol of setting something or someone apart for God's special use, as seen in Exodus 40:9-11, and is also a symbol of the Holy Spirit's presence and power, as seen in Acts 10:38.
How does the consecration of the basin and its stand relate to the larger theme of Exodus?
The consecration of the basin and its stand is part of the larger theme of Exodus, which is the establishment of the tabernacle and the priestly system, as seen in Exodus 25-31 and Exodus 35-40, and is a reminder of God's desire for holiness and purity among His people, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45.
What can we learn from the attention to detail in Exodus 40:11?
The attention to detail in Exodus 40:11, where even the basin and its stand are anointed and consecrated, teaches us about the importance of honoring God in every aspect of our lives, as seen in Colossians 3:17 and Colossians 3:23-24.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas of my life that I need to 'anoint and consecrate' to God, setting them apart for His special use?
- How can I apply the principle of consecration to my daily life, making every action and decision a reflection of my devotion to God?
- What are some ways that I can honor God in the details of my life, just as the basin and its stand were anointed and consecrated in Exodus 40:11?
- How can I balance the need for ritual and tradition with the need for a personal, heartfelt relationship with God, as seen in Matthew 15:8-9 and Isaiah 29:13?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 40:11
[See comments on Exodus 40:9].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 40:11
And thou shalt take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle, and all that is therein, and shalt hallow it, and all the vessels thereof: and it shall be holy.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 40:11
THE FOR THE OF THE AND THE PRIESTS.(9-15) Instructions for the consecration of the Tabernacle, its furniture and its vessels, by anointing, and for the consecration of Aaron and his sons by ablution, anointing, and investiture, were attached to those given concerning the setting up of the Tabernacle, and are here recorded, although their execution appears to have been delayed to a later date. (See Leviticus 8:1-13.) Moses perhaps found that there was not time for the completion of the ceremony on the day of the erection of the Tabernacle, and therefore deferred a part of it.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 40:11
1–15. Moses is instructed by Jehovah to set up the Tent of Meeting, and the Court, to arrange the sacred vessels in their places (vv. 2–8), to consecrate the whole by anointing it (vv. 9–11), to clothe the priests in their vestments, and to anoint them (vv. 12–15). Most of these instructions have been given before; now that the time has come for carrying them out, they are summarily repeated (though not all that are necessary are given here; see vv. 17 ff.).
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 40:11
THE ORDER TO SET UP THE , Exodus 40:1-16. The formality of this command to erect the sanctuary involves an incidental repetition of what has already been described.