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anoint

Meaning of “anoint”

To apply oil, ointment, or salve to a person or thing; by anointing, to consecrate, set apart, or appoint to an office or holy use.

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35 occurrences33 verses16 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 28:41

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Micah 6:15
Thou shalt sow, but thou shalt not reap; thou shalt tread the olives, but thou shalt not anoint thee with oil; and sweet wine, but shalt not drink wine.
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1611 witness · Micah 6:15 · retained source text

Thou shalt sow, but thou shalt not reape: thou shalt tread the oliues, but thou shalt not anoint thee with oile; & sweet wine, but shalt not drinke wine.

1611 marginal noteDeut. 28.38. hagg. 1.6.

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