19 Bible Verses about Anointing

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1 John 2:27

And the unction which you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that any one may teach you: but as his unction teaches you concerning all things, and it is true, and it is no lie, and as he has taught you, abide in him.

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Anointing » Examples of persons anointed in consecration

Anointing » Of the body

Anointing » Of objects set apart for sacred uses

Anointing » Figurative » Of Christ's kingly and priestly office

Anointing » God the father anointing jesus Christ

Luke 4:14-19

And Jesus returned in the power of the spirit into Galilee.And the fame concerning Him went throughout the whole country. And He was teaching in their synagogues, being glorified by all. And He came into Nazareth, where He was brought up: and according to the custom to Him, He came into the synagogue on the Sabbath-day, and stood up to read. read more.
And the Book of Isaiah the prophet was given to Him; and having opened the book, He found the place where it was written, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor: hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim deliverance to the captives, and sight to the blind, and to set at liberty them that are bruised, to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.

Acts 4:24-27

And having heard, they unanimously lifted up their voice to God, and said, O Lord, thou having created the heaven and the earth and the sea and all things which are in them, the One speaking through the mouth of David, thy child, our father through the Holy Ghost, Wherefore did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord and his Christ. read more.
For in truth they were assembled together in this city, against thy holy Child Jesus, whom thou didst anoint; both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel,

Acts 10:37-38

This word you know, which was throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; Jesus, the one from Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Ghost and power: who went about doing good, and healing all oppressed by the devil: because God is with Him.

Hebrews 1:8-9

but to the Son he says, Thy throne, O God, is unto the age of the age; and the scepter of righteousness is the scepter of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, thy God, has anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy comrades.

Anointing » General references to application of oil to the body

Anointing » Application of oil as a remedy

Revelation 3:18

I counsel you to buy from me gold which has been purified by the fire, in order that you may be rich; and white garments, in order that you may be clothed, and the shame of your nakedness may not be exposed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.

Luke 10:34

and having come to him, he bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine: and having mounted him on his own beast, carried him to a tavern, and cared for him.

Anointing » In consecration » Of high priests

Anointing » The anointed of the lord

Anointing » In consecration » David

Anointing » Ointment for » Most expensive

John 12:3

Then Mary taking a pound of myrrh of spikenard, estimated very valuable, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odor of the myrrh.

John 12:5

Why was not this myrrh sold for three hundred denaria, and given to the poor?

Anointing » Of the sick

Revelation 3:18

I counsel you to buy from me gold which has been purified by the fire, in order that you may be rich; and white garments, in order that you may be clothed, and the shame of your nakedness may not be exposed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.

Luke 10:34

and having come to him, he bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine: and having mounted him on his own beast, carried him to a tavern, and cared for him.

Anointing » In consecration » of priests

More verses: Leviticus 4:3

Anointing » Figurative

2 Corinthians 1:21

But the one confirming us along with you unto Christ, and having anointed us, is God.

1 John 2:27

And the unction which you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that any one may teach you: but as his unction teaches you concerning all things, and it is true, and it is no lie, and as he has taught you, abide in him.

Anointing » Typified

Anointing » Neglected in times of affliction

Anointing » In consecration » Vessels of

Anointing » Was used for » Preparing the dead for burial

Matthew 26:12

For she pouring this myrrh on my body, did it in order to my burial.

Mark 16:1

And the Sabbath passing away, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, prepared aromatics, in order that having come they may anoint Him.

Luke 23:56

And having returned, they prepared aromatics and myrrh: and they kept the Sabbath according to the commandment.

Anointing » In consecration » Altars of

Anointing » Omitted in mourning

Anointing » Of the dead

Matthew 26:12

For she pouring this myrrh on my body, did it in order to my burial.

Mark 16:1

And the Sabbath passing away, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, prepared aromatics, in order that having come they may anoint Him.

Luke 23:56

And having returned, they prepared aromatics and myrrh: and they kept the Sabbath according to the commandment.

Mark 14:8

She did what she could: she came aforehand to anoint my body for the burial.

Anointing » In consecration » Of the tabernacle

Anointing » Ointment for » Richly perfumed

John 12:3

Then Mary taking a pound of myrrh of spikenard, estimated very valuable, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odor of the myrrh.

Anointing » Ointment for » An article of commerce

Revelation 18:13

and cinnamon, and amomum, and incense, and myrrh, and libation, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and cattle, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and bodies and souls of men;

Anointing » Of jesus, as a token of love

John 12:3

Then Mary taking a pound of myrrh of spikenard, estimated very valuable, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odor of the myrrh.

Luke 7:37-38

Behold, a woman who was a sinner, in the city, also having learned that He is dining in the house of the Pharisee, breaking an alabaster box of myrrh, and standing behind by His feet, weeping, began to moisten His feel with tears, and she wiped them with the hairs of her head, and she continued to copiously kiss His feet, and to anoint them with the myrrh.

Luke 7:46

Thou didst not anoint my head with oil: but she anointed my feet with myrrh.

John 11:2

And Mary was the one anointing the Lord with myrrh, and wiping His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.

Anointing » Deprivation of, threatened as a punishment

Anointing » Of guests

John 12:3

Then Mary taking a pound of myrrh of spikenard, estimated very valuable, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odor of the myrrh.

Luke 7:46

Thou didst not anoint my head with oil: but she anointed my feet with myrrh.

Anointing » Was applied to » The head

Anointing » In consecration » Jehu

Anointing » Was used for » Purifying the body

Anointing » God preserves those who receive

Anointing » Was used for » The jews very fond of

Anointing » In consecration » Jacob's pillar: at beth-el

Anointing » Was used for » Healing wounds

Luke 10:34

and having come to him, he bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine: and having mounted him on his own beast, carried him to a tavern, and cared for him.

Anointing » Symbolical » Of jesus

Matthew 26:7-12

a woman having an alabaster box of myrrh, very valuable, came to Him and poured it on His head, while sitting at the table. And His disciples, seeing, were indignant, saying, For what was this waste? For this was able to be sold for much, and given to the poor. read more.
And Jesus knowing, said to them, Why do you give the woman trouble? because she hath wrought a beautiful work in me. For you have the poor with you always; but you have not me always. For she pouring this myrrh on my body, did it in order to my burial.

John 12:3-7

Then Mary taking a pound of myrrh of spikenard, estimated very valuable, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odor of the myrrh. Then Judas Iscariot, one of His disciples, the one about to betray Him, says: Why was not this myrrh sold for three hundred denaria, and given to the poor? read more.
And He spoke this, not because there was a care to him for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the purse, and was carrying those things cast in. Then Jesus said, Let her alone; she hath reserved this unto the day of my burial;

Anointing » Was used for » Curing the sick

Anointing » Figurative » Of spiritual gifts

2 Corinthians 1:21

But the one confirming us along with you unto Christ, and having anointed us, is God.

1 John 2:27

And the unction which you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that any one may teach you: but as his unction teaches you concerning all things, and it is true, and it is no lie, and as he has taught you, abide in him.

Anointing » In consecration » Joash

Anointing » In consecration » saul

Anointing » In consecration » Solomon

Anointing » Was used for » Refreshing the body

Anointing » Saints receive

Anointing » A token of joy

Anointing » Ointment for » Prepared by the apothecary

Anointing » Was applied to » The eyes

Revelation 3:18

I counsel you to buy from me gold which has been purified by the fire, in order that you may be rich; and white garments, in order that you may be clothed, and the shame of your nakedness may not be exposed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.

Anointing » Why recommended by Christ in times of fasting

Matthew 6:17-18

But thou, fasting, anoint thy head, and wash thy face; in order that thou mayest not appear unto the people fasting, but to thy Father who is in secret: and thy Father, who seeth in secret, will reward thee openly.

Anointing » Who has an unction from the holy one

1 John 2:20-21

You have an unction from the Holy One, and you all know. I have not written unto you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it, and that no lie is of the truth.

Anointing » The anointing of the lord

1 John 2:24-29

Let that which you heard from the beginning abide in you. If that which you heard from the beginning may abide in you, you also are abiding in the Son, and in the Father. This is the message which he proclaimed unto you, eternal life. I have written these things unto you concerning those deceiving you. read more.
And the unction which you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that any one may teach you: but as his unction teaches you concerning all things, and it is true, and it is no lie, and as he has taught you, abide in him. And now, little children, abide in him; in order that, if he may appear, we may have boldness, and not shrink with embarrassment from him in his presence. If you may know that he is righteous, know that every one doing righteousness has been born of him.

Anointing » The lord anointing

Anointing » Was applied to » Feet

Luke 7:38-39

and standing behind by His feet, weeping, began to moisten His feel with tears, and she wiped them with the hairs of her head, and she continued to copiously kiss His feet, and to anoint them with the myrrh. And the Pharisee, having invited Him, seeing, spoke within himself, saying, If He were a prophet, He would know who and what kind the woman is, who touches Him, because she is a sinner.

Anointing » Was applied to » The face

Anointing » Was used for » Preparing weapons for war

Anointing » With oil

Anointing » In consecration » Of prophets

Anointing » In consecration » Jehoahaz

Anointing » In consecration » Of kings

Anointing » In consecration » Hazael

Anointing » Neglect of, to guests, a mark of disrespect

Luke 7:46

Thou didst not anoint my head with oil: but she anointed my feet with myrrh.

Anointing » With ointment

John 11:2

And Mary was the one anointing the Lord with myrrh, and wiping His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.

Anointing » In consecration » Cyrus

Anointing » Was used for » Decorating the person

Dead (people) » Instances of » Anointing

Matthew 26:12

For she pouring this myrrh on my body, did it in order to my burial.

Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Anointing

Topics on Anointing

Anointing of Christians

2 Corinthians 1:21-22

But the one confirming us along with you unto Christ, and having anointed us, is God.

Anointing, Medical Purpose

Luke 10:34

and having come to him, he bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine: and having mounted him on his own beast, carried him to a tavern, and cared for him.

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