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| Join Me in a Biblical Discussion Topic: The Anointing |
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This week I would like to start a Biblical discussion about the anointing. I have been studying this topic lately and I would like to compare notes with you. This has been a self study and are not necessarily the views of Calvary Community Church. I will make a list of the things I think the Bible says about the anointing and the scriptual references to back it up. Please feel free to join in on this conversation. If you have a difference of opinion, I would love to hear your Biblical support as to what you believe and why. Why don't we compare notes? Or maybe just an "Amen" if you agree with my findings :) Either way lets do this in the Love of Christ with the goal being for us to grow in the knowledge and understanding of His truth. The dictionary definition is: a·noint   (ə-noint') Pronunciation Key
tr.v. a·noint·ed, a·noint·ing, a·noints
- To apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance to.
- To put oil on during a religious ceremony as a sign of sanctification or consecration.
- To choose by or as if by divine intervention.
Below are my findings:
1. Oil was and should be used to anoint people.
29:7 Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour [it] upon his head, and anoint him. 2. Anointing oil should be used to heal the sick 6:13 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed [them]. 5:14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 3. Oil was used to anoint the tabernacle and all that was in it. 40:9 And thou shalt take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle, and all that [is] therein, and shalt hallow it, and all the vessels thereof: and it shall be holy. 4. The anointing was passed on from generation to generation. 40:15 And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations. 7:36 Which the LORD commanded to be given them of the children of Israel, in the day that he anointed them, [by] a statute for ever throughout their generations. 5. The anointing was used to sanctify, meaning "to set apart." 8:12 And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him. 6. The anointing destroys yokes. 10:27 And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing. 7. The anointing is used to teach the truth. 2:27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. 8. The anointing is used to place someone in position of authority. 9:12 And they said, [It is] false; tell us now. And he said, Thus and thus spake he to me, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. 10:1 Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured [it] upon his head, and kissed him, and said, [Is it] not because the LORD hath anointed thee [to be] captain over his inheritance? 9. It is the Lord who decides who He anoints. 15:1 Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee [to be] king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD. 16:12 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he [was] ruddy, [and] withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this [is] he. 10. The anointing was used for burial. 14:8 She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying. 11. We must be careful not to harm the Lord's anointed. 26:23 The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the LORD delivered thee into [my] hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed. 1:14 And David said unto him, How wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thine hand to destroy the LORD'S anointed? 16:22 [Saying], Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. 12. The Lord protects and shows mercy to His anointed. 22:51 [He is] the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore. 13. With the anointing will come spiritual warfare! 5:17 But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard [of it], and went down to the hold. 14:8 And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard [of it], and went out against them. 14. The anointing is given by the Lord for service to some. 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD [is] upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to [them that are] bound; 15. The Spirit of the Lord remains with His anointed. 16:13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah. I printed off 13 pages of verses on the anointing, so I only listed some examples here. I felt that the others basically repeated what I have said here. Please feel free to add or bring your thoughts into the mix along with scriptual support. I would love to hear from you! |
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| Sue, just a question. I have never studied anointing in depth. I wonder if your materials mention anything about the role of this practice in the Hebrew culture? (I'm ashamed that that is the best comment I could come up with for this great starworthy blog!) ~mike |
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Sue |
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April 20, 2007 at 9:53pm |
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Mike, I have only studied the Bible regarding this issue. Maybe there is a Jewish believer in MyChurch who can better assist you? This question is definately out of my league :) Feel free to answer Mike's question if you can help. |
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April 20, 2007 at 10:05pm |
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The title "Messiah" (from Hebrew) or "Christ" (from Greek) means "Anointed One." As the verses under #14 above indicate, Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit. As believers in Christ, we too are anointed with the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us freely because of Christ's work and who we receive by faith (Galatians 3:13-14, Ephesians 1:13-14). Just as Jesus was given the Spirit at His baptism (Matthew 3:13-17), so the promise of believers in Christ being given the Spirit is connected with baptism (Acts 2:38-39).
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Mike, from the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (the old, public domain edition, not the new revision on my shelf!): Anointing a-noint´ing: A distinction was made by the ancient Hebrews between anointing with oil in private use, as in making one's toilet (סוּך, ṣūkh), and anointing as a religious rite (משׁח, māshaḥ). 1. Ordinary Use (1) As regards its secular or ordinary use, the native olive oil, alone or mixed with perfumes, was commonly used for toilet purposes, the very poor naturally reserving it for special occasions only (Rth_3:3). The fierce protracted heat and biting lime dust of Palestine made the oil very soothing to the skin, and it was applied freely to exposed parts of the body, especially to the face (Psa_104:15). (2) The practice was in vogue before David's time, and traces of it may be found throughout the Old Testament (see Deu_28:40; Rth_3:3; 2Sa_12:20; 2Sa_14:2; 2Ch_28:15; Eze_16:9; Mic_6:15; Dan_10:3) and in the New Testament (Mat_6:17, etc.). Indeed it seems to have been a part of the daily toilet throughout the East.(3) To abstain from it was one token of mourning ( 2Sa_14:2; compare Mat_6:17), and to resume it a sign that the mourning was ended (2Sa_12:20; 2Sa_14:2; Dan_10:3; Judith 10:3). It often accompanied the bath (Rth_3:3; 2Sa_12:20; Eze_16:9; Susanna 17), and was a customary part of the preparation for a feast (Ecc_9:8; Psa_23:5). One way of showing honor to a guest was to anoint his head with oil (Psa_23:5; Luk_7:46); a rarer and more striking way was to anoint his feet (Luk_7:38). In Jam_5:14, we have an instance of anointing with oil for medicinal purposes, for which see OIL. 2. Religious Use Anointing as a religious rite was practiced throughout the ancient East in application both to persons and to things. (1) It was observed in Canaan long before the Hebrew conquest, and, accordingly, Weinel (Stade's Zeitschrift, XVIII, 50ff) holds that, as the use of oil for general purposes in Israel was an agricultural custom borrowed from the Canaanites, so the anointing with sacred oil was an outgrowth from its regular use for toilet purposes. It seems more in accordance with the known facts of the case and the terms used in description to accept the view set forth by Robertson Smith (Religion of the Semites, 2nd ed., 233, 383ff; compare Wellhausen, Reste des arabischen Heidenthums, 2nd ed., 125ff) and to believe that the ṣūkh or use of oil for toilet purposes, was of agricultural and secular origin, and that the use of oil for sacred purposes, māshaḥ, was in origin nomadic and sacrificial. Robertson Smith finds the origin of the sacred anointing in the very ancient custom of smearing the sacred fat on the altar (maccēbhāh), and claims, rightly it would seem, that from the first there was a distinct and consistent usage, distinguishing the two terms as above. (2) The primary meaning of māshaḥ in Hebrew, which is borne out by the Arabic, seems to have been "to daub" or "smear." It is used of painting a ceiling in Jer_22:14, of anointing a shield in Isa_21:5, and is, accordingly, consistently applied to sacred furniture, like the altar, in Exo_29:36 and Dan_9:24, and to the sacred pillar in Gen_31:13 : "where thou anointedst a pillar."(3) The most significant uses of māshaḥ, however, are found in its application, not to sacred things, but to certain sacred persons. The oldest and most sacred of these, it would seem, was the anointing of the king, by pouring oil upon his head at his coronation, a ceremony regarded as sacred from the earliest times, and observed religiously not in Israel only, but in Egypt and elsewhere (see Jdg_9:8, Jdg_9:15; 1Sa_9:16; 1Sa_10:1; 2Sa_19:10; 1Ki_1:39, 1Ki_1:45; 2Ki_9:3, 2Ki_9:6; 2Ki_11:12). Indeed such anointing appears to have been reserved exclusively for the king in the earliest times, which accounts for the fact that "the Lord's anointed" became a synonym for "king" (see 1Sa_12:3, 1Sa_12:5; 1Sa_26:11; 2Sa_1:14; Psa_20:6). It is thought by some that the practice originated in Egypt, and it is known to have been observed as a rite in Canaan at a very early day. Tell el-Amarna Letters 37 records the anointing of a king. (4) Among the Hebrews it was believed not only that it effected a transference to the anointed one of something of the holiness and virtue of the deity in whose name and by whose representative the rite was performed, but also that it imparted a special endowment of the spirit of Yahweh (compare 1Sa_16:13; Isa_61:1). Hence the profound reverence for the king as a sacred personage, "the anointed" (Hebrew, meshīaḥ YHWH), which passed over into our language through the Greek Christos, and appears as "Christ".(5) In what is known today as the Priestly Code, the high priest is spoken of as "anointed" (Exo_29:7; Lev_4:3; Lev_8:12), and, in passages regarded by some as later additions to the Priestly Code, other priests also are thus spoken of (Exo_30:30; Exo_40:13-15). Elijah was told to anoint Elisha as a prophet (1Ki_19:16), but seems never to have done so. 1Ki_19:16 gives us the only recorded instance of such a thing as the anointing of a prophet. Isa_61:1 is purely metaphorical (compare Dillmann on Lev_8:12-14 with ICC on Num_3:3; see also Nowack, Lehrbuch der hebraischen Archaologie, II, 124). Literature Jewish Encyclopedia, article "Anointing"; BJ, IV, ix, 10, DB, article "Anointing," etc. |
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| In the old testament times when they annointed someone they would pour out the entire contents until it ran down thier beards. The annointing was important back then and it is very important today. God poured out his annointing so excessively that there was overflow. Thou annointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over! Psalms 23. |
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| Dan, from what you posted (I'm too tired to read it now word for word), a skim seems to reveal confirmation of my supposition that anointing by oil was a cultural norm for Hebrews. As Jam points out, this would be another cultural/religious practice that continues to have largely spiritual application on us today (anointing of H.S.). Don't read this as me being against the practice of anointing with oil! ~mike |
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Sue |
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April 20, 2007 at 10:14pm |
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| Pastor Dan...Thou art the man! I know my limits and I thank you for stepping up to the plate to answer Mike's question. |
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Sue |
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April 22, 2007 at 2:35pm |
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I really like what Anthony brought to the table! Amen, Brother! I did want to comment on jam's comment. In all of the verses you sited, the Greek #4151 was used for Spirit or "pneuma" meaning "a current of air." This same word (or any of the other words used for "spirit") are never used for the word "anoint" in any form. I checked all of the Greek and Hebrew words for "anoint" and "spirit" and these words are never interchangable. The numbers/words used are completely different. The Greek words for anoint or "chrio" means "to smear or rub with oil; to consecrate to an office or religious service." A completely different meaning and word usage then that which is used for "spirit." This was my whole reason for typing up this blog. I think the term "anointed" is often misused and misunderstood. The spirit is granted to every believer upon salvation, but the anointing is granted to some for service in the Lord. I gladly welcome any verses that might suggest otherwise. If they are in the Word, I have not come across them. I welcome further discussion. |
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April 22, 2007 at 4:43pm |
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In my comment, I alluded to the verses in point #14 of the original post, one of which says 10:38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. I understand the Spirit being "given" to believers to mean that believers are "anointed" with the Spirit. This anointing is for all believers: 2:20 But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all know. 2:27 but the anointing which you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that any one should teach you; as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie, just as it has taught you, abide in him. Now, I would say that there is a subset of the church (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastor/teachers) whom God has given to the whole church so that the whole church might be built up (Ephesians 4:11-16); not every Christian is an apostle, prophet, evangelist or pastor/teacher. But, all Christians have been gifted/empowered by the Spirit for works of service (1 Corinthians 12:4-11). One particular difference between OT Israel and the church seems relevant to point out here. Moses at one point became overwhelmed in dealing with the burden of the people of Israel, and so God put some of the Spirit upon 70 elders so that they could share the burden (Numbers 11:16-30). When the elders started prophesying Joshua wanted to prevent it, but Moses said "Would that all the LORD's people were prophets, that the LORD would put his Spirit on them!" (v. 29) At that time, not all of Israel had been given the Spirit. But, the promise of Joel 2:28-32 is that God would pour out His Spirit upon "all flesh," and Peter refers to this promise in his sermon at Pentecost, connecting the promise with repentance and baptism and stating that it is for "everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself" (Acts 2:1-41). All of this is to say that I understand how there are distinctions that can be made within the church regarding the working of the Spirit, e.g., Ephesians 4:11-16. The greatest of these, I suppose, is that no one other than Jesus can be called "the Christ," i.e., "the Anointed One." But, I think that it would be a mistake to think that "the anointing" is something other than the Holy Spirit who is given to all believers. |
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April 22, 2007 at 5:09pm |
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Sue, this comment has nothing to do with anointing, but I'm giving you a star for personal Bible study and for using the input of others as you study! |
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Sue |
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April 22, 2007 at 8:47pm |
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jam, Very nice job, brother! You found 2 verses that I had never noticed before while studying this issue! Awesome! 1 John 2:20 and 1 John 2:27 both state your point well! Okay, I humbly admit it :) I researched these verses further and they do use the term anointing while referring to believers in general. I also see my point has been well made up top, so maybe somehow we could both have a valid point? This is one of the reason I love MyChurch. I have brought this topic up more than once and no one has ever come up with the verses you did! I just love the way we can get input for believers everywhere and learn from them. So thank you brother! Very interesting. If anyone finds anything else, I hope you can tell that I am all ears :) I know better than to ever think that I have all of the answers or am done learning. |
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OK, I drank a lot of Diet Coke today, so I hope my memory serves correct. I read a book once by Max Lucado about the 23rd Psalm. In one section...(ok, going off memory now) it talked about the sheep and the use of oil. The shepherd would pour oil onto the sheep's head to keep the bugs (flies, I think) away. If not, the flies would get up the nostrils of the sheep and lay eggs. This would but the poopoo (my word, not Max's) out of the sheep. The "stupid" sheep (note: the Lord refers to us as His sheep...haha) would beat their heads against a tree until they were dead, trying to get them out. I often beat my self up too! baaabaaa Anyway the oil would serve as "Backpasture OFF" for the sheep and keep the flies away. The sheperd also would pour oil in and around the snake holes in the ground so the snake would not bite the sheep. The snake would have a difficult time slithering up the slick hole. The anointing is the Lord's provision for us for protection from the enemy (serpent). Hope I remembered this all correctly. Good stuff here Sue and others... |
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| oops, so much for not using "hope" in that way:( |
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jam137 |
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April 22, 2007 at 10:47pm |
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Sue, I should say that I think it is great how you've been looking up certain words in the Scriptures, considering the underlying Greek and Hebrew words, tracing their use in various books and thereby making connections. I agree with your general point that one aspect of being anointed is that it's an anointing unto service. Perhaps this study can lead to a wider one about how Christians relate to the Holy Spirit. As a Lutheran, I try to relate all theological topics to "Jesus Christ and him crucified" (1 Corinthians 2:2) and the justification of the believer by faith apart from the works of the Law (Romans 3:28). |
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| this is one subject that i haven't studied but i have always believed that anointed meant God approved or blessed by God. and anointing with oil was a way of asking god to bless some one, or maybe even a show of faith. ill have to do some praying and studying on the subject |
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Sue |
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April 23, 2007 at 9:35pm |
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jam, And I so appreciate the gentle Christ-like way in which you share your points. Some people can get so testy and I thank you for not doing that :) |
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I LOVE this post!!! This discussion!!!! I never pray or worship without anointing myself,I will find it,but somewhere in the Bible it says'Anoint yourself daily"-My grandmother & I talk about it ALOT!~ She tells me Jewish belief,also use a "water",like from the Nile River.
There is a website I love to buy my oil from,okay,actually two....they are Abba Oil.com or HolyLandgifts.com
I don't know anyone,in our church who doesn't,the meaning,and the authority ,and the smell,mmmmmm |
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Thank God for the annointing. Love that "my cup overflows" part !
Thanks Sue.............God Bless......... |
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Sue,
Bible verses(I'll bet you have them in your 13 pages,you printed),here it goes:Exodus28:41"You shall anoint them,consecrate them and santify them,that they might minister to me,as priests"
Psalm23:5 "You anoint my head with oil"
Psalm103:2&3 "Praise the Lord,O,my soul,who heals and forgives all your sins"
Isaiah 10:27 ...and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing"
Matthew 6:17 ...when you fast,anoint your head"
Mark 6:17 "They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil,and they were healed"
James 5:14 ...and let them anoint him with oil and the prayer of faith shall heal the sick"
I also have a list of what each spice used throught the Bible,and what is was and is used for:Frankincense-Intercession,sacrificeExodus30:34 & 35
Myrrh-purification,dying to self & preperation for the King-Esther2:12
Hyssop(Holy fire) My Fave**cleansing,purification Psaalm 51:7
Pomegrante-fruitfulness,abundance,blessings,favor of God-Song of solomon 7:12
Cedars of Lebanon-strength,permanence,wholeness,restoreation-Psalm92:12
Spikenard-Intamacy,extravagant worship-John 12:2 & 3
Cassia-kingly,humility,with a servant's heart-Psalm 45:8 (Smells great)
Rose of sharon-beauty of the bride-Song of Solomon 2:1
Lily of the Valley-honor & purity of the heart Song of solomon 2:1
Henna-emotional tenderness Song of Solomon 1:14 & Psalm 51:17
Ketubah-marriage covenant-Revelation 19 7-9
In Genesis 28:18,anointing oil has been used in acts of consecrecration,purification & worship.
The Lord instructs Moses (Exodus 30) to make a very special and "holy anointing oil" of the finest spices~
I can't say enough about this,this IS by far my favorite Biblical discussion,so far.
I'm STILL trying to figure out the "How dummies can download music and/or videos" manuel,you provided,LOL |
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| Sue, this is a great blog,with many great comments.I have to admit that have never studued annointing in depths,but have always been interested. |
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I too appreciate this blog. We hear a lot about the annointing, but so few of us truly understand what it is how it works, etc...I have asked people for years where the verse is about the annointing breaking the yoke, I hear it so often but now you showed it to me! Whoo Hoo! But, all of us would not be effective to accomplish God's work without the annointing. It has been my experience that the annointing is the power an favor of God coming upon someone to accomplish His work. Usually a specific and particular work.
Any body have any thoughts on that? |
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It goes along with the word Kingdom of God to which there are 316 verses in the bible that I have read. Jesus taught about the Kingdom of God ;to which the anointing is there as we become children of the most High and take our places as heavenly citizens; then we can have our hearts minds and souls transform thru repentance and get on with the task at hand expanding the Kingdom of God.
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