Bible Dictionary

Anointing

the act of applying oil or ointment to a person or object

Quick Reference

Total Entries

116

Entry Position

5 of 116

Letter

A

Meaning

the act of applying oil or ointment to a person or object

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 30
  • 1 Samuel 16:13
  • Psalm 23:5

Also Called

anointment consecration

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Basic Meaning

Anointing is the act of applying oil, ointment, or another substance to a person, object, or place.

The practice has been used for ceremonial, cultural, medicinal, and symbolic purposes.


Biblical Usage

The word anointing appears throughout Scripture in connection with oil, people, objects, ceremonies, and religious practices.


  • Oil
  • Priest
  • King

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 30
  • 1 Samuel 16:13
  • Psalm 23:5

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