By: Matthew D. Dyer
Old Testament
| Bible Verse | Who Used It | Purpose | Type of Oil (if specified) |
|---|
| Genesis 28:18 | Jacob | Poured oil on a stone pillar to dedicate it to God | Oil (olive oil, implied) |
| Genesis 35:14 | Jacob | Erected stone pillar and poured oil as an offering/dedication | Oil (olive oil, implied) |
| Exodus 29:7 | Moses (by God’s instruction) | To consecrate Aaron as priest (pour oil on his head) | Holy anointing oil |
| Exodus 30:22-25 | God (to Moses) | Ingredients/recipe for the sacred anointing oil | Holy anointing oil (perfume from spices) |
| Exodus 40:9-11 | Moses | Anointed the tabernacle, altar, and laver to make them holy | Holy anointing oil |
| Exodus 40:13-15 | Moses | Anointed Aaron and his sons to consecrate them as priests | Holy anointing oil |
| Leviticus 8:12 | Moses | Poured anointing oil on Aaron’s head to sanctify him | Holy anointing oil |
| 1 Samuel 10:1 | Samuel | Poured oil on Saul’s head and anointed him as king | Flask of oil (olive oil) |
| 1 Samuel 16:13 | Samuel | Took horn of oil and anointed David king of Israel | Horn of oil (olive oil) |
| 2 Samuel 2:4 | Men of Judah | Anointed David king over Judah at Hebron | Anointing oil (olive oil) |
| 2 Samuel 5:3 | Elders of Israel | Anointed David king over all Israel (united tribes) | Anointing oil (olive oil) |
| 1 Kings 1:39 | Zadok the priest | Anointed Solomon king of Israel | Horn of oil (from the tabernacle) |
| 1 Kings 19:16 | God (command to Elijah) | Commanded Elijah to anoint Jehu king of Israel and Elisha as prophet | (Oil not specified) |
| 2 Kings 9:6 | Young prophet of Elisha | Poured oil on Jehu’s head, declaring him king over Israel | Oil (anointing oil) |
| 2 Kings 11:12 | Jehoiada (high priest) | Anointed Joash king of Judah | Olive oil (anointing oil) |
| 2 Chronicles 36:1 | People of the land | Took Jehoahaz, anointed him and made him king | Oil (anointing oil, implied) |
New Testament
| Bible Verse | Who Used It | Purpose | Type of Oil (if specified) |
|---|
| Luke 7:38 | A woman | Poured perfume on Jesus’ feet as an act of worship/repentance | Ointment (perfume, nard) |
| John 12:3 | Mary of Bethany | Anointed Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume (for His burial) | Pure nard (expensive perfume) |
| Mark 14:3 | Mary of Bethany | Poured expensive perfume on Jesus’ head (during Bethany dinner) | Pure nard (perfume) |
| Mark 6:13 | Jesus’ disciples | Anointed many sick people with oil and healed them (after casting out demons) | Oil (olive oil) |
| James 5:14 | Church elders | Pray over the sick and anoint them with oil in the Lord’s name for healing | Oil (olive oil) |
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