John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 40:15
And thou shall anoint them as thou didst anoint their father ,.... For Aaron was first anointed, and then his sons: that they may minister unto me in the priest's office ; which they might not do before their anointing, though separated for it, and called unto it: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations ; that is, this ceremony of anointing was to be used in all ages at the investiture of the high priest with his office, until the... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 40:1-15
The materials and furniture of the tabernacle had been viewed severally and approved, and now they must be put together. 1. God here directs Moses to set up the tabernacle and the utensils of it in their places. Though the work of the tabernacle was finished, and every thing ready for rearing, and the people, no doubt, were very desirous to see it up, yet Moses will not erect it till he has express orders for doing so. It is good to see God going before us in every step, Ps. 37:23. The time... read more