The Anointing Journal
Anointing with Oil: A Complete Biblical Guide to This Sacred Practice
A comprehensive biblical guide to anointing with oil: its meaning in the Old and New Testaments, the types of anointing in Scripture, and how to practice this sacred tradition today.
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What is Anointing Oil used for?
The primary purpose of anointing with the holy anointing oil was to sanctify, to set the anointed person or object apart as qodesh, or "holy"
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More than 160 references are made to the oil and 25 to the olive tree. In Biblical times, olive oil was used for food, illumination ...
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There was a moment when Moses had the nerve to ask God what His name is. God was gracious enough to answer and the name He gave is recorded in the original Hebrew as ...
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Why Did Mary Break the Alabaster Jar? The Power of Spikenard Oil
Discover why Mary of Bethany broke her precious alabaster jar of spikenard to anoint Jesus, the spiritual significance of this act of devotion, and what it means for believers today.
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How to Anoint Yourself with Oil: Biblical Practices for Today
Discover what the Bible says about anointing yourself with oil, the biblical importance of olive oil in ancient Israel, and how believers continue this practice today in prayer and devotion.
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