13 Bible Verses about Oil

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Matthew 26:36

Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane. And He said to the disciples, "Sit down here, whilst I go yonder and there pray."

Matthew 25:1-10

"Then will the Kingdom of the Heavens be found to be like ten bridesmaids who took their torches and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. For the foolish, when they took their torches, did not provide themselves with oil;read more.
but the wise, besides their torches, took oil in their flasks. The bridegroom was a long time in coming, so that meanwhile they all became drowsy and fell asleep. But at midnight there is a loud cry, "'The bridegroom! Go out and meet him!' "Then all those bridesmaids roused themselves and trimmed their torches. "'Give us some of your oil,' said the foolish ones to the wise, 'for our torches are going out.' "'But perhaps,' replied the wise, 'there will not be enough for all of us. Go to the shops rather, and buy some for yourselves.' "So they went to buy. But meanwhile the bridegroom came; those bridesmaids who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet; and the door was shut.

Luke 10:34

He went to him, and dressed his wounds with oil and wine and bound them up. Then placing him on his own mule he brought him to an inn, where he bestowed every care on him.

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Commerce » Articles of » Oil

the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Oil

Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Oil » Illuminating

1 John 2:27

And as for you, the anointing which you received from Him remains within you, and there is no need for any one to teach you. But since His anointing gives you instruction in all things--and is true and is no falsehood--you are continuing in union with Him even as it has taught you to do.

Matthew 25:3-4

For the foolish, when they took their torches, did not provide themselves with oil; but the wise, besides their torches, took oil in their flasks.

Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Oil » Consecrating

Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Oil » Healing

Luke 10:34

He went to him, and dressed his wounds with oil and wine and bound them up. Then placing him on his own mule he brought him to an inn, where he bestowed every care on him.

Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Oil » Comforting

Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Oil

Food » List of articles » Oil

Food » Articles of » Oil

Meat offerings » Used with » Oil » Incense

Oil » For anointing

More verses: Exodus 37:29

Oil » For food

Oil » Used for food

Oil » Figuratively used

Oil » Sacred

Oil » As a remedy

Luke 10:34

He went to him, and dressed his wounds with oil and wine and bound them up. Then placing him on his own mule he brought him to an inn, where he bestowed every care on him.

Oil » First-fruits of, given to God

Oil » For lamps

Matthew 25:3

For the foolish, when they took their torches, did not provide themselves with oil;

Oil » Used » For anointing to offices of trust

Oil » Illustrative of » The unction of the holy spirit

Oil » Used » For lamps

Matthew 25:3

For the foolish, when they took their torches, did not provide themselves with oil;

Oil » Exported

Oil » Used » For anointing the person

Luke 7:46

No oil did you pour even on my head; but she has poured perfume upon my feet.

Oil » Used » In God's worship

Oil » Kinds of, mentioned » Olive

Oil » Used » For food

Oil » Used for anointing kings

Oil » The ointments of the jews made of perfumes mixed with

John 12:3

Availing herself of the opportunity, Mary took a pound weight of pure spikenard, very costly, and poured it over His feet, and wiped His feet with her hair, so that the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

Oil » Illuminating, for tabernacle

Oil » Used for the head

Luke 7:46

No oil did you pour even on my head; but she has poured perfume upon my feet.

Oil » Extracted by presses

Oil » Sold by measure

Luke 16:6

"'A hundred firkins of oil,' he replied. "'Here is your account,' said the steward: 'sit down quickly and change it into fifty firkins.'

Oil » Described as » Healing

Luke 10:34

He went to him, and dressed his wounds with oil and wine and bound them up. Then placing him on his own mule he brought him to an inn, where he bestowed every care on him.

Oil » Used » For anointing the sick

Oil » Used » In idolatrous worship

Oil » Kept in » Storehouses

Oil » Kept in » Cellars

Oil » Stores of, laid up in fortified cities

Oil » Was titheable by the law

Oil » Comes from the earth

Oil » Canaan abounded in

Oil » Given by God

Oil » Jews often extravagant in the use of

Oil » Kept in » Cruises

Oil » Miraculous increase of

Oil » Described as » Smooth

Oil » Described as » Penetrating

Oil » Kept in » Horns

Oil » Kinds of, mentioned » myrrh

Oil » Illustrative of » The consolation of the gospel

Oil » Illustrative of » Kind reproof

Oil » Described as » Soft

Oil » Kept in » Boxes

Oil » Kept in » Pots

Oil » Punishment for profaning

Oil » When fresh especially esteemed

Oil » Failure of, a severe calamity

Oil » Dealing in, a trade

Oil » Used for idols

Oil » Commerce in

Oil » The poor employed in extracting

Oil » Petroleum (?)

Oil » For domestic use

Matthew 25:3

For the foolish, when they took their torches, did not provide themselves with oil;

Oil » Tribute paid in

Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Oil

Trees » Varieties » Oil

Victuals » List of articles » Oil

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Oil For Lamps

Matthew 25:3

For the foolish, when they took their torches, did not provide themselves with oil;

Olive Oil

Matthew 25:3

For the foolish, when they took their torches, did not provide themselves with oil;

Provision Of Oil

Revelation 18:13

Also cinnamon and amomum; odors to burn as incense or for perfume; frankincense, wine, oil; fine flour, wheat, cattle and sheep; horses and carriages and slaves; and the lives of men.

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