27 Bible Verses about Anointing

And also anoint Jehu, son of Nimshi, making him king over Israel; and Elisha, the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah, to be prophet in your place.

Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar. He sprinkled it on Aaron and his clothes and on his sons and their clothes. In this way he dedicated Aaron, his clothes, his sons, and their clothes.

Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it on Saul's head. He kissed him and said: Jehovah has anointed you to be ruler of his people Israel. You will rule his people. You will save them from all their enemies. This will be the sign that Jehovah has anointed you to be ruler of his people.

Samuel took the olive oil and anointed David in front of his brothers. Immediately the Spirit of Jehovah took control of David and was with him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.

Zadok took the container of olive oil that he had brought from the Tent of Jehovah's presence, and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet, and all the people shouted: Long live King Solomon!

You will have olive trees throughout all your coasts, but you shall not anoint with the oil, for your olive shall drop off its fruit.

Wash and perfume yourself and put on your best clothes. Go down to the floor. Make yourself known to the man after he is done eating and drinking.

Now every girl, when her turn came, had to go in to King Ahasuerus. After undergoing, for a space of twelve months, what was ordered by the law for the women for this was the time necessary for making them clean, that is, six months with oil of myrrh and six months with sweet perfumes and such things as are needed for making women clean.

But you exalt my horn (make me as strong) as a wild bull. I have been anointed with soothing lotion.

And wine which makes man's heart glad. That he may make his face shine with oil, and food, which sustains man's heart.

Dedicate the altar and all its equipment by anointing it, and it will be completely holy.

Offer a bull as a sin offering for atonement each day. Purify the altar when you make atonement for it. Anoint it to consecrate it.

This is for dedicating the tent and chest,

He sprinkled the altar seven times. He anointed the altar; it's utensils, the washbasin and its pedestal. This made them holy.

Moses finished setting up the tent. He anointed it and dedicated it and all the furnishings. He also anointed and dedicated the altar and all the utensils.

God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Jesus went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil. God was with him.

You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, Your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy above your fellows.

I have found David my servant. I anointed him with my holy oil.

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me, because Jehovah has anointed me to announce good news to the lowly and meek. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners.

Seventy weeks (seventy sets of seven time periods) are decreed for your people and your holy city, to finish transgression and to make an end of sin, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most holy.

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me, because Jehovah has anointed me to announce good news to the lowly and meek. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners. To proclaim the favorable Year of Jehovah and the day of vengeance of our God. To comfort all who mourn, to present a garland, instead of ashes, to those who mourn in Zion, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. They will be called oaks of righteousness. They are the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.

Jesus was directed by God's Spirit to return to Galilee. His reputation spread through out the region. He taught in their synagogues and was praised by all. Then he returned to Nazareth the place where he was raised. He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath day. This was his custom. There he stood up to read. read more.
He was given the book of the prophet Isaiah. He opened the book and found the place where it was written: The Spirit of Jehovah is upon me. He anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind. To set at liberty those who are bruised. To proclaim the acceptable year of Jehovah. (Isaiah 61:1)

When they heard they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said: Jehovah, you are God, who made heaven and earth, the sea and all in them. You spoke by the mouth of your servant David: Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? (Psalm 2:1) The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against Jehovah, and against his Christ. (Psalm 2:2) read more.
Truly both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the people of the nations and the people of Israel, were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you have anointed.

You know that message which began in Galilee and was published throughout all Judea, after the baptism that John preached. God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Jesus went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil. God was with him.

But he says to the Son: God is your throne forever and ever. (Your throne, Oh God-like one, is forever.) A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom. (Psalm 45:6, 7) You have loved righteousness, and hated iniquity. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness more than your companions.

Wash and perfume yourself and put on your best clothes. Go down to the floor. Make yourself known to the man after he is done eating and drinking.

But you exalt my horn (make me as strong) as a wild bull. I have been anointed with soothing lotion.

Let your garments be always white; and let your head lack no ointment.

You went to the king with ointment and much perfume. You sent your messengers far off, and descended even to the grave.

You drink wine in bowls, and anoint yourselves with the finest oils. But you are not grieved because of the affliction of Joseph.

I counsel you to buy gold from me, gold purified by fire, so that you may be rich; and white clothing, so that you may be clothed. In this way the shame of your nakedness will not appear. And anoint your eyes with eye salve, so that you may see.

From the bottom of your feet to the top of your head there is no healthy spot left on your body. You have only bruises, sores, and fresh wounds. They have not been cleansed, bandaged, or soothed with oil.

They cast out many demons. They anointed the sick with oil and healed them.

He went to him and bandaged his wounds pouring oil and wine on them. He set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn to take care of him.

Is any among you sick? Let him call the elders of the congregation. Let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of God.

Ordain him by pouring olive oil on his head.

The holy garments of Aaron shall be for his sons after him. They may wear them when they are anointed and ordained.

Dress Aaron in the priestly garments and anoint him. Consecrate him so that he can serve me as priest.

This is the offering Aaron and his sons are to present to Jehovah on the day when he is anointed: a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a regular grain offering, half of it in the morning and half of it in the evening.

He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head and anointed him to set him apart for his holy duties.

The adversaries of Jehovah will be broken to pieces. He thunders in the heavens against them. Jehovah will judge the ends of the earth. He will give strength to His king and exalt the horn (power) of His anointed.

I will praise you, Jehovah, and I will honor you among the nations. You give glorious victories to your anointed king. Your faithful love for David and for his descendants will never end.

Now I know that Jehovah will save his anointed king. He will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty deeds of his powerful hand. Some boast in chariots and others in horses, but we will boast in the name of Jehovah our God.

Jehovah is my strength and my shield. My heart trusted him, so I received help. My heart is triumphant and I thank him with my song. Jehovah is the strength of his people and a fortress for the victory of his anointed.

But Abishai shouted: You should be killed for cursing Jehovah's chosen king!

Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice. I will reveal to you what you should do. You will anoint the one I point out to you.

Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, healthy young man, and his eyes sparkled. Jehovah said to Samuel: This is the one. Anoint him! Samuel took the olive oil and anointed David in front of his brothers. Immediately the Spirit of Jehovah took control of David and was with him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.

Then the men of Judah came to Hebron. They anointed David as king of Judah. David heard that the people of Jabesh-gilead (Jabesh in Gilead) buried Saul.

All the elders of Israel came to King David at Hebron. He made a sacred alliance with them. They anointed him, and he became king of Israel.

You drink wine in bowls, and anoint yourselves with the finest oils. But you are not grieved because of the affliction of Joseph.

Hezekiah welcomed the messengers and showed them his wealth. He showed his silver and gold. He also let them look at his spices and perfumes. He even showed all his military equipment. There was nothing in his storerooms or anywhere in his kingdom that he did not show them.

Mary took a pound of very precious ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus. She wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the odor of the ointment.

Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred danarii, and given to the poor?

I counsel you to buy gold from me, gold purified by fire, so that you may be rich; and white clothing, so that you may be clothed. In this way the shame of your nakedness will not appear. And anoint your eyes with eye salve, so that you may see.

From the bottom of your feet to the top of your head there is no healthy spot left on your body. You have only bruises, sores, and fresh wounds. They have not been cleansed, bandaged, or soothed with oil.

They cast out many demons. They anointed the sick with oil and healed them.

He went to him and bandaged his wounds pouring oil and wine on them. He set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn to take care of him.

Is any among you sick? Let him call the elders of the congregation. Let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of God.

These are the names of Aaron's sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.

Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar. He sprinkled it on Aaron and his clothes and on his sons and their clothes. In this way he dedicated Aaron, his clothes, his sons, and their clothes.

Dress your brother Aaron and his sons in these clothes and anoint them, ordain them, and set them apart to serve me as priests.

Sprinkle Aaron and his sons with this oil when you ordain them as my priests.

Anoint them just as you anointed their father that they can serve me as priests. This anointing will make them priests for generations to come.

He who establishes us with you in Christ, and anointed us, is God.

You have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know.

The anointing (special endowment of Holy Spirit) you received from Him is a part of you (is with you) and you do not need anyone (any human) to teach you. His anointing taught you concerning all things. It is no lie. It is truth, just as you were taught you live through him.

And also anoint Jehu, son of Nimshi, making him king over Israel; and Elisha, the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah, to be prophet in your place.

Samuel took the olive oil and anointed David in front of his brothers. Immediately the Spirit of Jehovah took control of David and was with him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.

He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head and anointed him to set him apart for his holy duties.

Dress Aaron in the priestly garments and anoint him. Consecrate him so that he can serve me as priest. Bring his sons and put the shirts on them. Anoint them just as you anointed their father that they can serve me as priests. This anointing will make them priests for generations to come.

David got up from the floor. He took a bath, combed his hair, and changed his clothes. Then he went and worshiped in the Temple of Jehovah. After that he returned to the palace and ate.

I ate no pleasant bread; neither flesh nor wine entered my mouth. I did not anoint myself at all until three whole weeks were completed.

Joab sent someone to Tekoa to get a wise woman from there. He told her: Please act like a mourner. Dress in mourning clothes. Do not use any cosmetic lotions. Act like a woman who has been mourning for the dead for a long time.

Moses took the anointing oil to anoint the tent and everything in it and dedicate them. He sprinkled the altar seven times. He anointed the altar; it's utensils, the washbasin and its pedestal. This made them holy.

Moses finished setting up the tent. He anointed it and dedicated it and all the furnishings. He also anointed and dedicated the altar and all the utensils.

the table with its equipment, the lamp stand with its equipment, the incense altar with all its utensils, the altar for sacrifices, and the large bowl with its stand.

Then dedicate the Tabernacle and all its equipment by anointing it with the sacred oil, and it will be holy. Dedicate the altar and all its equipment by anointing it, and it will be completely holy.

She poured this ointment on my body to prepare me for burial.

After Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices so they could anoint him.

They returned and prepared spices and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

This is for dedicating the tent and chest, the table with its equipment, the lamp stand with its equipment, the incense altar with all its utensils, the altar for sacrifices, and the large bowl with its stand.

Dedicate the altar and all its equipment by anointing it, and it will be completely holy.

He sprinkled the altar seven times. He anointed the altar; it's utensils, the washbasin and its pedestal. This made them holy.

Moses finished setting up the tent. He anointed it and dedicated it and all the furnishings. He also anointed and dedicated the altar and all the utensils.

David got up from the floor. He took a bath, combed his hair, and changed his clothes. Then he went and worshiped in the Temple of Jehovah. After that he returned to the palace and ate.

I ate no pleasant bread; neither flesh nor wine entered my mouth. I did not anoint myself at all until three whole weeks were completed.

Joab sent someone to Tekoa to get a wise woman from there. He told her: Please act like a mourner. Dress in mourning clothes. Do not use any cosmetic lotions. Act like a woman who has been mourning for the dead for a long time.

to present a garland, instead of ashes, to those who mourn in Zion, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. They will be called oaks of righteousness. They are the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.

She poured this ointment on my body to prepare me for burial.

After Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices so they could anoint him.

They returned and prepared spices and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

She did what she could! She anointed my body beforehand for burying.

This is for dedicating the tent and chest,

Moses finished setting up the tent. He anointed it and dedicated it and all the furnishings. He also anointed and dedicated the altar and all the utensils.

Then dedicate the Tabernacle and all its equipment by anointing it with the sacred oil, and it will be holy.

Moses took the anointing oil to anoint the tent and everything in it and dedicate them.

How fair is your love, my sister, and my spouse! How much better is your love than wine! The smell of your perfume than all spices!

Mary took a pound of very precious ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus. She wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the odor of the ointment.

Judah and the land of Israel were your traders. They traded with the wheat of Minnith. Cakes, honey, oil and balm were paid for your merchandise.

cinnamon, odors and ointments, frankincense, wine and oil, fine flour, wheat, beasts, and sheep and horses, chariots and slaves and humans

Mary took a pound of very precious ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus. She wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the odor of the ointment.

A sinful woman went to the Pharisee's house. She brought an alabaster vase filled with ointment. Standing by his feet weeping, she wet his feet with her tears. She wiped them with the hair of her head. Then she kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment.

You did not anoint my head with oil. She anointed my feet with ointment.

This is the same Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair. It was her brother Lazarus who was sick.

You will have olive trees throughout all your coasts, but you shall not anoint with the oil, for your olive shall drop off its fruit.

You will sow and not reap. You will tread the olives, but will not be anointed with oil! And you will grow the grapes but you will not drink the wine.

Mary took a pound of very precious ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus. She wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the odor of the ointment.

You did not anoint my head with oil. She anointed my feet with ointment.

Then the men who were mentioned by name took charge of the prisoners and gave clothes from the loot to all the prisoners who were naked. They provided clothes for them, gave them sandals, gave them something to eat and drink, and let them bathe. They put everyone who was exhausted on donkeys and brought them to Jericho, the City of Palms, near their own people. Then they returned to Samaria.

Let your garments be always white; and let your head lack no ointment.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.

And also anoint Jehu, son of Nimshi, making him king over Israel; and Elisha, the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah, to be prophet in your place.

Elisha the prophet called one of the young prophets and said to him: Prepare to go to Ramoth in Gilead. Take this jar of olive oil with you. When you get there look for Jehu, the son of Jehoshaphat and grandson of Nimshi. Take him to a private room away from his companions. Pour this olive oil on his head, and say: 'Jehovah anoints you king of Israel. Then leave there as fast as you can.'

The two of them went indoors. The prophet poured the olive oil on Jehu's head and said to him: Jehovah, the God of Israel, says: 'I anoint you king of my people Israel.

No we do not! They replied. Tell us what he said! They asked. He told me that Jehovah says: 'I anoint you king of Israel.'

Now every girl, when her turn came, had to go in to King Ahasuerus. After undergoing, for a space of twelve months, what was ordered by the law for the women for this was the time necessary for making them clean, that is, six months with oil of myrrh and six months with sweet perfumes and such things as are needed for making women clean.

You went to the king with ointment and much perfume. You sent your messengers far off, and descended even to the grave.

He gives great victories to his king. He shows mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his descendants forever.

Now I know that Jehovah will save his anointed king. He will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty deeds of his powerful hand.

I have found David my servant. I anointed him with my holy oil. With him my hand will be established; my arm also will strengthen him. No enemy will tax him. No wicked man will oppress him. read more.
I will beat down his adversaries before him. I will strike those who hate him.

As oil and perfume delight the heart so the sweetness of a man's friend delights his heart.

You drink wine in bowls, and anoint yourselves with the finest oils. But you are not grieved because of the affliction of Joseph.

Early the next morning Jacob took the stone he had under his head. He set it up as a marker and poured oil on top of it.

I am the God of Bethel. That is where you anointed a pillar and made a vow to me. Arise and leave this land. Return to the land of your birth.'

So Jacob set up a memorial, a stone marker, to mark the place where God had spoken with him. He poured a wine offering and olive oil on it.

From the bottom of your feet to the top of your head there is no healthy spot left on your body. You have only bruises, sores, and fresh wounds. They have not been cleansed, bandaged, or soothed with oil.

He went to him and bandaged his wounds pouring oil and wine on them. He set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn to take care of him.

A woman came to him having an alabaster vase containing very precious ointment. She poured it upon his head while he was eating. The disciples saw it and were indignant. To what purpose is this waste? This ointment could have been sold for much and the money given to the poor. read more.
Jesus was aware of this and said: Why do you trouble the woman? Her expression to me was good. The poor are always with you, but I am not always with you. She poured this ointment on my body to prepare me for burial.

Mary took a pound of very precious ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus. She wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the odor of the ointment. Judas Iscariot, the disciple who would betray him said: Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred danarii, and given to the poor? read more.
He did not say this because he cared for the poor. He was a thief. He had the moneybox and took away what was put in it. Jesus therefore replied: Let her alone that she may preserve it for the day of my burial.

They cast out many demons. They anointed the sick with oil and healed them.

Is any among you sick? Let him call the elders of the congregation. Let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of God.

He who establishes us with you in Christ, and anointed us, is God.

You have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know.

The anointing (special endowment of Holy Spirit) you received from Him is a part of you (is with you) and you do not need anyone (any human) to teach you. His anointing taught you concerning all things. It is no lie. It is truth, just as you were taught you live through him.

Then Jehoiada led Joash out and placed the crown on his head. He gave him a copy of the laws governing kingship. Then Jehoash was anointed and proclaimed king. The people clapped their hands and shouted: Long live the king!

Then they brought out the king's son and put the crown on him. They gave him the testimony and made him king. Jehoiada and his sons anointed him. They said: Long live the king!

Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it on Saul's head. He kissed him and said: Jehovah has anointed you to be ruler of his people Israel. You will rule his people. You will save them from all their enemies. This will be the sign that Jehovah has anointed you to be ruler of his people.

This time tomorrow I will send you a man from the territory of Benjamin. Anoint him to be ruler of my people Israel. He will save my people from the Philistines. I have seen my people suffering and their cry has reached me.

Samuel told Saul: Jehovah sent me to anoint you king of his people Israel. Now listen to Jehovah's words:

Zadok took the container of olive oil that he had brought from the Tent of Jehovah's presence, and anointed Solomon. They blew the trumpet, and all the people shouted: Long live King Solomon!

That day they were very happy as they ate and drank in the presence of Jehovah. For a second time they proclaimed Solomon king. In the name of Jehovah they anointed him as their ruler and Zadok as priest.

Then the men who were mentioned by name took charge of the prisoners and gave clothes from the loot to all the prisoners who were naked. They provided clothes for them, gave them sandals, gave them something to eat and drink, and let them bathe. They put everyone who was exhausted on donkeys and brought them to Jericho, the City of Palms, near their own people. Then they returned to Samaria.

You have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know.

to present a garland, instead of ashes, to those who mourn in Zion, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. They will be called oaks of righteousness. They are the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.

Go your way, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart for God now accepts your works. Let your garments be always white; and let your head lack no ointment.

Dead flies cause the perfumer's oil to smell. A little foolishness does the same for the one with a reputation for wisdom and honor.

I counsel you to buy gold from me, gold purified by fire, so that you may be rich; and white clothing, so that you may be clothed. In this way the shame of your nakedness will not appear. And anoint your eyes with eye salve, so that you may see.

Anoint your head and wash your face. That way, men may not see that you are fasting. Your Father knows in secret and will reward you.

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

As for you, let that live in you, which you heard from the beginning. If that which you heard from the beginning lives in you, you will also live in the Son, and in the Father. This is the promise he promised us, life eternal. I write you these things concerning those who would lead you astray. read more.
The anointing (special endowment of Holy Spirit) you received from Him is a part of you (is with you) and you do not need anyone (any human) to teach you. His anointing taught you concerning all things. It is no lie. It is truth, just as you were taught you live through him. Now, my little children dwell (Greek: meno: stay, dwell, be present) with him. If he shall be made known we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming (presence) (being near). If you know that he is righteous you know that every one who practices righteousness is born of him.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of Jehovah forever.

Standing by his feet weeping, she wet his feet with her tears. She wiped them with the hair of her head. Then she kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment. The Pharisee saw it and thought to himself if this man were a prophet he would know what kind of woman touched him. She is a sinner.

And wine which makes man's heart glad. That he may make his face shine with oil, and food, which sustains man's heart.

They set the table, they spread out the cloth, they eat, they drink; Rise up, captains, oil the shields,

But you exalt my horn (make me as strong) as a wild bull. I have been anointed with soothing lotion.

And also anoint Jehu, son of Nimshi, making him king over Israel; and Elisha, the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah, to be prophet in your place.

His servants took his body in a carriage from Megiddo to Jerusalem. They buried him there. The people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, and put the holy oil on him and made him king in place of his father.

The trees went out to anoint a king over them. They said to the olive tree: 'Be our king.'

The thorn bush answered: 'If you really want to make me your king, then come and take shelter in my shade. If you do not, fire will blaze out of my thorny branches and burn up the cedars of Lebanon.'

Jehovah said to him: Go back on your way through the wasteland to Damascus. When you get there, put holy oil on Hazael to make him king over Aram,

You did not anoint my head with oil. She anointed my feet with ointment.

This is the same Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair. It was her brother Lazarus who was sick.

This is WHAT JEHOVAH SAYS ABOUT CYRUS, his anointed one: I have held him by his right hand so he could conquer the nations ahead of him; that he could strip kings of their power, and open doors ahead of him so that the gates would not be shut.

Wash and perfume yourself and put on your best clothes. Go down to the floor. Make yourself known to the man after he is done eating and drinking.

She poured this ointment on my body to prepare me for burial.

Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it on Saul's head. He kissed him and said: Jehovah has anointed you to be ruler of his people Israel. You will rule his people. You will save them from all their enemies. This will be the sign that Jehovah has anointed you to be ruler of his people.

Samuel took the olive oil and anointed David in front of his brothers. Immediately the Spirit of Jehovah took control of David and was with him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.

I have found David my servant. I anointed him with my holy oil.