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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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Acts 4:27
For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
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1611 witness · Acts 4:27 · retained source text

For of a trueth against thy holy child Iesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel were gathered together,

Acts 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.
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1611 witness · Acts 10:38 · retained source text

How God anointed Iesus of Nazareth with the holy Ghost, and with power, who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the deuill: for God was with him.

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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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