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oil

Meaning of “oil”

1. An oily substance, especially olive oil. 2. To anoint or supply with oil.

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202 occurrences187 verses31 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 28:18

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Proverbs 5:3
¶ For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil:
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1611 witness · Proverbs 5:3 · retained source text

¶ For the lips of a strange woman drop as an hony combe, and her mouth is smoother then oyle.

1611 marginal noteHeb. palate

1611 marginal noteChap.2.16. and 6.24.

Proverbs 21:17
He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 21:17 · retained source text

He that loueth pleasure, shall be a poore man: hee that loueth wine and oyle, shall not be rich.

1611 marginal noteOr, sport.

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