Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;

General references

Bible References

Anoint

Ruth 3:3
So get cleaned up, put on some perfume, dress up, and go to the threshing floor, but don't let him see you until after he's finished eating and drinking.
2 Samuel 14:2
so he sent messengers to Tekoa to bring a wise woman from there. He told her, "Please play the role of a mourner, wear the clothes of a mourner, and refrain from using makeup. Act like a woman who's been in mourning for the dead for many days.
Ecclesiastes 9:8
Always keep your garments white, and don't fail to anoint your head.
Daniel 10:2
"At that time I, Daniel, had been mourning for three straight weeks.

General references

Luke 7:46
You didn't anoint my head with oil, but this woman has anointed my feet with perfume.

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