Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Anointing » Of the body
You will have olive trees throughout your territory but you will not anoint yourselves with the oil, because your olives will drop off.
So wash and anoint yourself [with olive oil], then put on your [best] clothes, and go down to the threshing floor; but stay out of the man’s sight until he has finished eating and drinking.
Now when it was each young woman’s turn to go before King Ahasuerus, after the end of her twelve months under the regulations for the women—for the days of their beautification were completed as follows: six months with oil of myrrh and six months with [sweet] spices and perfumes and the beauty preparations for women—
But my horn [my emblem of strength and power] You have exalted like that of a wild ox;
I am anointed with fresh oil [for Your service].
And wine which makes the heart of man glad,
So that he may make his face glisten with oil,
And bread to sustain and strengthen man’s heart.
Let the righteous [thoughtfully] strike (correct) me—it is a kindness [done to encourage my spiritual maturity].
It is [the choicest anointing] oil on the head;
Let my head not refuse [to accept and acknowledge and learn from] it;
For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.
Oil and perfume make the heart glad;
So does the sweetness of a friend’s counsel that comes from the heart.
Whoever attempts to restrain her [criticism] might as well try to stop the wind,
And grasps oil with his right hand.
Let your clothes always be white [with purity], and do not let the oil [of gladness] be lacking on your head.
“The aroma of your oils is fragrant and pleasing;
Your name is perfume poured out;
Therefore the maidens love you.
“How beautiful is your love, my sister, my [promised] bride!
How much better is your love than wine,
And the fragrance of your oils
Than all kinds of balsam and spices.
“You have gone to
And increased your
You have sent your messengers a great distance
And made them go down to Sheol (the realm of the dead).
Who drink wine from sacrificial bowls
And anoint themselves with the finest oils [reflecting their unrestrained celebration];
Yet they are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph (Israel).
“You shall sow but you shall not reap;
You shall tread olives, but shall not anoint yourself with oil,
And [you will extract juice from] the grapes, but you shall not drink the wine.
Anointing » General references to application of oil to the body
So wash and anoint yourself [with olive oil], then put on your [best] clothes, and go down to the threshing floor; but stay out of the man’s sight until he has finished eating and drinking.
But my horn [my emblem of strength and power] You have exalted like that of a wild ox;
I am anointed with fresh oil [for Your service].
Let your clothes always be white [with purity], and do not let the oil [of gladness] be lacking on your head.
“You have gone to
And increased your
You have sent your messengers a great distance
And made them go down to Sheol (the realm of the dead).
Who drink wine from sacrificial bowls
And anoint themselves with the finest oils [reflecting their unrestrained celebration];
Yet they are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph (Israel).
Anointing » Was applied to » The head
Let your clothes always be white [with purity], and do not let the oil [of gladness] be lacking on your head.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You have anointed and refreshed my head with
My cup overflows.
Anointing » A token of joy
Go your way, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart [if you are righteous, wise, and in the hands of God], for God has already accepted your works. Let your garments be always white [with purity], and let your head not lack [the] oil [of gladness].
Clothing » Admonitions in regard to » Duty of cleanliness and care in
Let your clothes always be white [with purity], and do not let the oil [of gladness] be lacking on your head.
Deeds » Doing all things with might
Go your way, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart [if you are righteous, wise, and in the hands of God], for God has already accepted your works. Let your garments be always white [with purity], and let your head not lack [the] oil [of gladness]. Live joyfully with the wife whom you love all the days of your vain life which He has given you under the sun -- "all the days of futility. For that is your portion in this life and in your work at which you toil under the sun. read more.
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol (the place of the dead), where you are going.
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol (the place of the dead), where you are going.
Dress » Special advices concerning » Duty of cleanliness and care in
Let your clothes always be white [with purity], and do not let the oil [of gladness] be lacking on your head.
Garments » Colors of, mentioned » White
Let your clothes always be white [with purity], and do not let the oil [of gladness] be lacking on your head.
Hairs » Often expensively anointed
Let your clothes always be white [with purity], and do not let the oil [of gladness] be lacking on your head.
Head » Often anointed
Let your clothes always be white [with purity], and do not let the oil [of gladness] be lacking on your head.
Women » Dress of » Duty of cleanliness and care in
Let your clothes always be white [with purity], and do not let the oil [of gladness] be lacking on your head.