13 Bible Verses about Oil
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Then Jesus came with His disciples to a place called Gethsemene. [Note: This was an olive orchard on a hillside just east of Jerusalem]. He said to them, "You sit here while I go over there and pray."
"Then the kingdom of heaven will be similar to ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the [bride and] groom. [Note: The picture here is that of a newly married couple returning from a festive reception to the groom's home where they continued celebrating and were welcomed by a late evening wedding party] Five of the bridesmaids were foolish and five were sensible. The foolish ones did not take enough olive oil for their lamps with them,read more.
but the sensible ones took [extra] oil in containers, along with their lamps. Now when the [bride and] groom were late [in arriving], the bridesmaids all got drowsy and fell asleep. Then at midnight someone shouted, 'Look, the [bride and] groom are here. Come on, let us go out and meet them.' Then all the bridesmaids woke up and trimmed their lamps [i.e., removed the burnt wicks and replenished their lamps with oil]. The foolish ones said to the sensible ones, 'Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.' But the sensible ones answered, 'There might not be enough for us and you, [so] instead, you should go to the store and buy some for yourselves.' And while they were away [trying] to buy olive oil, the [bride and] groom arrived, and those who were ready [to welcome them] entered the [house where the] wedding reception [was being held] and the door was shut.
So, he went over to him, poured oil and wine on him [i.e., as emergency medical treatment], then bandaged his wounds, placed him on his own animal, and took him to a lodge where he took care of him.
Is anyone among you sick? [Then] he should call for the elders of the church and they should pray for him, after pouring [olive] oil on him in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord.
And they drove out many evil spirits and applied [olive] oil to [the heads of] many sick people and healed them.
From Thematic Bible
Commerce » Articles of » Oil
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Oil
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Oil » Illuminating
But, you people have a "special gift" from the Holy One [Note: The Greek word for "special gift" is "charisma" and probably refers to the Holy Spirit (See Acts 2:38); "Holy One" probably refers to Jesus, (See Acts 2:27; 3:14)], and all of you know [the truth].
And this is important to you: The "special gift," which you received from God [See verse 20], continues to live in your hearts, [so that] you do not need anyone to teach you [anything different]. But, since this same "special gift" teaches you concerning everything that is true, and [what it teaches] is not false, you should continue to live in [fellowship with] Christ.
The foolish ones did not take enough olive oil for their lamps with them, but the sensible ones took [extra] oil in containers, along with their lamps.
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Oil » Consecrating
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Oil » Healing
[Because of that], I advise you to buy from me gold, refined by fire, so that you will become rich; and white clothing to wear, so that you can cover yourself and not be seen as shamefully naked; and eye drops for your eyes, so that you can see. [Note: The foregoing all refer to taking measures for becoming more spiritual].
So, he went over to him, poured oil and wine on him [i.e., as emergency medical treatment], then bandaged his wounds, placed him on his own animal, and took him to a lodge where he took care of him.
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Oil » Comforting
You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong, therefore God, your God [i.e., the Father], has placed you above your companions when He anointed you [i.e., specially chose you] with the oil of joy [i.e., your selection as king was a joyous occasion]."
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Oil
Food » List of articles » Oil
Food » Articles of » Oil
Meat offerings » Used with » Oil » Incense
Oil » For anointing
Oil » For food
Oil » Used for food
Oil » Figuratively used
Oil » Sacred
Oil » As a remedy
[Because of that], I advise you to buy from me gold, refined by fire, so that you will become rich; and white clothing to wear, so that you can cover yourself and not be seen as shamefully naked; and eye drops for your eyes, so that you can see. [Note: The foregoing all refer to taking measures for becoming more spiritual].
And they drove out many evil spirits and applied [olive] oil to [the heads of] many sick people and healed them.
So, he went over to him, poured oil and wine on him [i.e., as emergency medical treatment], then bandaged his wounds, placed him on his own animal, and took him to a lodge where he took care of him.
Is anyone among you sick? [Then] he should call for the elders of the church and they should pray for him, after pouring [olive] oil on him in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord.
Oil » First-fruits of, given to God
Oil » For lamps
The foolish ones did not take enough olive oil for their lamps with them,
Oil » Used » For anointing to offices of trust
Oil » Illustrative of » The unction of the holy spirit
Oil » Used » For lamps
The foolish ones did not take enough olive oil for their lamps with them,
Oil » Exported
Oil » Used » For anointing the person
You did not pour [aromatic] oil on my head, but she poured perfume on 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
Then Mary took about a pint of expensive, aromatic perfume; [it was] genuine nard [Note: This was a sweet-smelling herb] and poured [some of] it on Jesus' feet and wiped them with her hair. The [whole] house was filled with the fragrant scent of the perfume.
Oil » Illuminating, for tabernacle
Oil » Used for the head
You did not pour [aromatic] oil on my head, but she poured perfume on my feet.
Oil » Extracted by presses
Oil » Sold by measure
And he replied, 'Eight hundred gallons of [olive] oil.' And he said to him, 'Take your contract and quickly sit down and write in four hundred [gallons].'
Oil » Described as » Healing
So, he went over to him, poured oil and wine on him [i.e., as emergency medical treatment], then bandaged his wounds, placed him on his own animal, and took him to a lodge where he took care of him.
Oil » Used » For anointing the sick
And they drove out many evil spirits and applied [olive] oil to [the heads of] many sick people and healed them.
Is anyone among you sick? [Then] he should call for the elders of the church and they should pray for him, after pouring [olive] oil on him in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord.
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
The foolish ones did not take enough olive oil for their lamps with them,
Oil » Tribute paid in
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Oil
Trees » Varieties » Oil
Victuals » List of articles » Oil
Topics on Oil
Anointing Oil
James 5:14Is anyone among you sick? [Then] he should call for the elders of the church and they should pray for him, after pouring [olive] oil on him in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord.
Anointing With Oil
James 5:14Is anyone among you sick? [Then] he should call for the elders of the church and they should pray for him, after pouring [olive] oil on him in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord.
Oil For Lamps
Matthew 25:3The foolish ones did not take enough olive oil for their lamps with them,
Olive Oil
Matthew 25:3The foolish ones did not take enough olive oil for their lamps with them,
Provision Of Oil
Revelation 18:13[No one buys their] cinnamon, spices, incense, myrrh, frankincense, wine, [olive] oil, flour and wheat. [No one buys their] cattle, sheep, horses, wagons, or the bodies and souls [i.e., the very lives] of people [i.e., slaves used for all purposes].
The Holy Spirit Described As Oil
Acts 10:38This message was about Jesus from Nazareth and how God specially chose Him [and signified it] by giving Him the Holy Spirit and power. He traveled all over doing good [for people] and healing everyone who was [being] oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.
Related Topics
- Animal Sacrifices, Meal Offering
- Anointing
- Anointing Oil
- Anointing Priests
- Anointing Things
- Anointing With Oil
- Anointing, Medical Purpose
- Anointing, Performed On
- Ceremonies
- Crushing
- Drugs
