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anointing

Meaning of “anointing”

Present-participial or verbal-noun 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
28 occurrences26 verses6 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 25:6

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James 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:
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Is any sicke among you? let him call for the Elders of the Church, and let them pray ouer him, anointing him with oyle in the Name of the Lord:

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Smearing with oil; pouring on oil, or other oleaginous substance; consecrating.

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