Exodus 37:29

37:29 He made the sacred anointing oil and the pure fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.

Leviticus 8:12

8:12 He then poured some of the anointing oil on the head of Aaron and anointed him to consecrate him.

Leviticus 21:10

Rules for the High Priest

21:10 “‘The high priest – who is greater than his brothers, on whose head the anointing oil is poured, who has been ordained to wear the priestly garments – must neither dishevel the hair of his head nor tear his garments.

Psalms 89:20

89:20 I have discovered David, my servant.

With my holy oil I have anointed him as king.


tn The adjective “high” has been supplied in the translation for clarity, as in many English versions.

tn Heb “and he has filled his hand.” For this expression see the note on Lev 8:33.

tn Regarding these signs of mourning see the note on Lev 10:6. His head had been anointed (v. 10a) so it must not be unkempt (v. 10b), and his garments were special priestly garments (v. 10a) so he must not tear them (v. 10b). In the translation “garments” has been employed rather than “clothes” to suggest that the special priestly garments are referred to here; cf. NRSV “nor tear his vestments.”

tn The words “as king” are supplied in the translation for clarification, indicating that a royal anointing is in view.