Overview
The Bible addresses anointing oil across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus. Closely related themes include Oil, Anointing, Sacred, Myrrh and Weights. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses.
Key Bible verses about anointing oil
Old Testament
Exodus
Moreover the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels,
And of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin:
And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil. apothecary: or, perfumer
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This shall be an holy anointing oil unto me throughout your generations.
Upon man's flesh shall it not be poured, neither shall ye make any other like it, after the composition of it: it is holy, and it shall be holy unto you.
Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, shall even be cut off from his people.
People in the Bible and anointing oil
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying anointing oil for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 30:22, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Moses and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Oil, Anointing, Sacred, Myrrh and Weights.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about anointing oil?
The Bible addresses anointing oil across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus. Closely related themes include Oil, Anointing, Sacred, Myrrh and Weights. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses.
How many Bible verses are about anointing oil?
The Bible references anointing oil in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention anointing oil?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 30:22: “Moreover the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,”
Which people in the Bible are associated with anointing oil?
Moses.
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