Bible Dictionary
Anoint
To anoint means to apply oil, often as an act of consecration, honor, refreshment, healing, or preparation for burial. Kings, priests, and sometimes prophets were anointed, and Jesus is the promised Anointed One, the Messiah.
Biblical Usage
High priests, kings, prophets, sacred vessels, and shields were anointed. Oil was used for hospitality, personal refreshment, treatment of the sick and wounded, and preparation of the dead. Jesus is identified as the promised Anointed One, or Messiah, anointed with the Holy Spirit.
Scripture References
Exodus 29:29
Leviticus 4:3
Exodus 30:26
Leviticus 4:5
Leviticus 4:16
Psalms 132:10
1 Samuel 16:13
2 Samuel 2:4
1 Kings 19:16
1 Chronicles 16:22
Psalms 105:15
Isaiah 21:5
Luke 7:38
Luke 7:46
Deuteronomy 28:40
Ruth 3:3
2 Samuel 14:2
Psalms 104:15
Psalms 109:18
Isaiah 1:6
Mark 6:13
James 5:14
Mark 14:8
Luke 23:56
Psalms 2:2
Daniel 9:25
Daniel 9:26
Isaiah 61:1
Psalms 45:7
Hebrews 1:9
John 1:41
Acts 9:22
Acts 17:2
Acts 17:3
Acts 18:5
Acts 18:28