How does the bible use the word anoint?

Answer 1

Psalm 23:5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Luke 4:18

"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free,

Hebrews 1:9

You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy."

James 5:14

Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.

This theme is found throughout The Bible; here are just a few verses.

Answer 2

The Bible does not talk about oil. To find out about oil look up science.

Answer:There are numerous references to oil(s) in the Bible, as it was significant in many ways; offerings to God, the proper preparation of sacrifices in Jewish worship, anointing, the preparation of bodies for burial, as well as mundane uses such as cooking and fuel for lamps. The following is but a small sample.

Genesis 28:18 - Then Jacob rose early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put at his head, set it up as a pillar, and poured oil on top of it.

Genesis 35:14 - So Jacob set up a pillar in the place where He talked with him, a pillar of stone; and he poured a drink offering on it, and he poured oil on it.

Exodus 25:6 - oil for the light, and spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense;

Exodus 27:20 - And you shall command the children of Israel that they bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to cause the lamp to burn continually.

Exodus 29:7 - And you shall take the anointing oil, pour it on his head, and anoint him. (Also Exodus 29:21, 23, 40)

Luke 23:56 - Then they returned and prepared spices and fragrant oils. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment.

Answer 3

That would be Ex. 25:6 29:7 30:25 31:11 35:8,15,28 37:29 39:38 40:9,15

there are more if you want them.

Answer 4

The bible use the word anoint to describe the power of God that brings deliverance in a person's life