The Bible is not as specific in this as we might wish, but there are several references to that event. We can't find the exact amount of oil for what Leviticus 21 called "his crown of anointing", but putting 2 + 2 together seems to show a drenching.

We know the recipe for the ceremonial oil. Exodus 30 tells us that you take: About 16 pounds of Myrrh 8 pounds of cinnamon 8 pounds of Calamis Just about 16 pounds of Cassia spice Then mix these dry ingredients into a gallon and a half of olive oil.

That's the recipe. Still, we don't know how much of it got poured on Aaron for some was used to anoint all the implements of the Sanctuary.

But the 133rd Psalm gives us the hint that it wasn't just a drop or two for it speaks of the oil flowing off of His head and down upon his beard and his robes. (And, by the way, that's a really beautiful insight into what really happened on the Day of Pentecost too!)

For more insight into this event and the later Pentecost blessing you can head to our series entitled:

929- Aaron, The Priest 918- Great Psalms 955- Artisans

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