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consecrated

Set apart as holy — dedicated to God's service through a formal act of purification

5 mentions across 3 books

To consecrate means to make holy or set apart for sacred use. Priests, Levites, the tabernacle, and its vessels were all consecrated. The process often involved washing, anointing with oil, and offering sacrifices — symbolizing the transition from common to sacred.

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2 chronicles

The Cleanup and the Celebration2 Chronicles 30:13-17

Consecration here is the ritual the priests finally complete after being shamed by the laypeople's zeal — they set themselves apart properly so they can lead the burnt offerings.

The Worship That Shut Everything Down2 Chronicles 5:11-14

Consecrated here emphasizes that all the priests set themselves apart for this moment regardless of their normal divisions — the collective ritual purity of every priest signaled the extraordinary nature of the dedication.

exodus

First Things FirstExodus 22:28-31

Consecrated appears in the closing command as the summary identity statement for Israel — everything in the chapter, from theft penalties to dietary restrictions, is about shaping a people set apart to reflect God's character.

leviticus

The High Priest's Even Higher StandardsLeviticus 21:10-15

Consecrated is used here to describe the High Priest's total dedication to God through the sacred garments he wore — this visible consecration is the basis for the absolute purity requirements placed on him.

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