Dictionary of Bible Themes The application of oil was associated with times of rejoicing and celebration. It also possessed a deeper significance, including that of being singled out by God for special favour or responsibilities. Ecclesiastes 9:8Anointing as a social custom In personal grooming See also Ruth 3:3The associations here are of joy and well-being. Psalms 92:10Isaiah 57:9 Amos 6:6 Matthew 6:17 Psalms 23:5 See also Anointing guests as a mark of honour Luke 7:36-39,44-47John 12:3 Mark 16:1 See also Anointing corpses as a burial preparation Matthew 26:6-12John 19:38-40 Exodus 40:9-11 Anointing religious objects See also Genesis 28:18Anointed objects are set apart (consecrated), to be used only in the performance of religious ceremonies. Exodus 30:22-33Exodus 40:12-15 Anointing people for office See also Priests Leviticus 4:16; 21:10-121 Chronicles 29:22 1 Kings 1:39 See also Kings 1 Samuel 10:1; 16:12-132 Samuel 5:3 2 Kings 11:12 1 Kings 19:15-16 A prophet the only reference to the anointing of a prophet Leviticus 14:15-18Anointing people for other purposes For purification Mark 6:13For healing See also James 5:14It has been suggested that anointing in a healing context may be related to the use of oil for medicinal purposes. 1 Samuel 26:9The figurative use of anointing Anointing by God Isaiah 45:1Israel's king is frequently referred to as "the LORD's anointed". His physical anointing is seen as symbolising a divine anointing. The word "Messiah" literally means "the anointed one" See also 2 Samuel 23:1Cyrus, as God's agent for a specific task, is referred to as "his anointed". Psalms 2:2; 45:2; 89:20Ezekiel 28:14 1 Chronicles 16:22 God's people in the OT 2 Corinthians 1:21-22pp Ps 105:15 See also Christian believers 1 John 2:20,27This anointing is not received in an outward ceremony but by sharing in the Holy Spirit's anointing of Jesus Christ. Acts 4:26-27Jesus Christ as God's Anointed One (the Messiah) Acts 10:38Jesus Christ's receiving of the Holy Spirit at his baptism was his "anointing" for his Messianic work See also Daniel 9:25-26Note the link between anointing and the Holy Spirit. Luke 4:18Isaiah 61:1 Hebrews 1:9 See also 1670 symbols2206 Jesus, the Christ 2230 Messiah, coming of 3130 Holy Spirit, Counsellor 3239 Holy Spirit, anointing of 4490 ointment 5333 healing 5368 kingship 7413 priesthood, OT 7745 ordination 8218 consecration 8266 holiness |
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