Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Exodus 40:15
15. anoint them, as thou didst anoint their fathers—The sacred oil was used, but it does not appear that the ceremony was performed exactly in the same manner; for although the anointing oil was sprinkled over the garments both of Aaron and his sons (Exodus 29:21; Leviticus 8:30), it was not poured over the heads of the latter. This distinction was reserved for the high priest (Exodus 29:7; Leviticus 8:12; Psalms 133:2). read more
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Exodus 40:15
Exodus 40:15. For their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood— Houbigant renders this, And this anointing of theirs shall be for them, as well as for their posterity, for an everlasting right to the priesthood. The successors of the high-priest were personally anointed; see Leviticus 6:22; Leviticus 21:0. 10. Some have thought, that this anointing of Aaron and his sons was signified by these words, to be sufficient to consecrate not only them, but their posterity, to the... read more