Anointing Oil in the Bible

By: Matthew D. Dyer Old Testament Bible Verse Who Used ItPurposeType of Oil (if specified)Genesis 28:18JacobPoured oil on a stone pillar to dedicate it to GodOil (olive oil, implied)Genesis 35:14JacobErected stone pillar and poured oil as an offering/dedicationOil (olive oil, implied)Exodus 29:7Moses (by God’s instruction)To consecrate Aaron as priest (pour oil on his head)Holy anointing … Continue reading Anointing Oil in the Bible