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anointed

Meaning of “anointed”

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of anoint, meaning 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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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
98 occurrences96 verses21 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 29:2

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2 Corinthians 1:21
Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;
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Now hee which stablisheth vs with you, in Christ, and hath anoynted vs, is God,

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The Messiah, or Son of God, consecrated to the great office of Redeemer; called the Lord's anointed.

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