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THE
ANOINTING OIL
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ! As a fellow
believer and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus
Christ (Rev 1:9), it is my utmost privilege to explain the truths hidden in the
word of God, regarding the anointing oil, with the help of the Holy Spirit.
This book is intended to usher every born again Christian, to have a more
intimate relationship with Christ Jesus and to help them live a life of freedom
and victory.
The
word Oil in the Bible:
The Hebrew word used to describe oil is shemen and most commonly, it refers to
the Olive oil. The word es shemen
meaning “the tree of oil” refers to the Olive tree (1 Kings 6:31-33 ; Isa 41:19). This is also
related to the word shemesh meaning
to be “brilliant”. In one place, as in the beautification process of Esther,
(Esther 2:12) the word oil is referred to the “oil of myrrh”, (an aromatic gum
resin).
In the New Testament the Greek word referred to oil
is, “elaion”, which exclusively refers to Olive oil. The Mount of Olives, where
Jesus spent his last night praying, (Matt 26:36) was named Gethsemane. (Gat shemen meaning a “press of oil” in
Hebrews), for the numerous Olive groves, and Olive oil presses at its base. In
Aramaic, the word mesah corresponds
to “anointing oil” (Ezra 6:9 ; 7:22), directly related to
the Hebrew verb mashach meaning “to
anoint”.
The
significance of Olive tree and Olive oil in the scriptures:
The Olive oil, derived from the Olive tree had a
significant, yet mysterious role in biblical times. The word oil has been
mentioned 192 times in the Bible, in various places. The word used to describe
Olive in Hebrew is Zayith meaning
“yielding illuminating oil”. It is related to the word ziv meaning “prominent or brightness”.
Moreover, it is the commonly used oil in the
biblical times, as a commodity for trade, as a part of the daily consumption,
along with offerings in the tabernacle, as fuel for lamps in the tabernacle and
homes, lubricant for skin and hair, as an aromatic substance, sometimes with a
sense of honor, as a medication and in various healing contexts, for performing
various royal and religious procedures and in figurative expressions for fertility
and prosperity. (Deuteronomy 33:24 ;
Job 29:6)
The Olive tree on the outside, appear to be ordinary
as any other trees and may be even messier at times with Olives littered on the
ground. But as it grows old, it acquires an interesting appearance, with a tall
trunk and a unique pattern of knots, turns and protuberances in its form.
The Encyclopedia Judaica says,
“There are trees in Israel estimated to be 1,000 years old that
still produce fruit. In old age the tree becomes hollow but the
trunk continues to grow thicker, at times achieving a circumference of 20 feet”
(“Olive,” vol.12, page 1363). Another interesting fact about this incredible
tree is that, shoots can grow from its roots, even if the trunk is cut down,
ensuring the existence of the tree.
Ø The
“Olive tree” holds a prominent position in the scriptures and was used to
describe the prosperity of the land as in (Deuteronomy 6:11; 8:8; 28:40).
Ø Olive
trees were known for their fatness. (Judges 9:9)
Ø Olive
trees and branches were used to make wood works in the temple. (1Kings 6:31-33)
Ø The
Olive tree was used to describe the two anointed people of God, Joshua the high
priest and Zerubbabel. (Zechariah 4:11)
The
mystery behind the olive oil:
The extraction of the olive oil is first initiated
by shaking of the olives from the olive tree. Sometimes the tree is beaten with
a pole to facilitate the dropping of olive fruit. These collected Olive berries
are bruised in a mortar and pestle or a stone press to extract the precious
olive oil. The extraction of the Olive oil is explained in the Encyclopedia Judaica as below,
“The
olives were beaten down from the trees with poles (Isa.17:6), and were pounded
into pulp in mortars or by the feet (Micah 6:15). The pulp was
placed in wicker baskets from which the lightest and finest oil could easily
run off. This grade of oil, known as beaten oil (Heb. Shenen katit),
is mentioned five times in the Bible. It served as fuel for the lamp
in the Tabernacle (Exo.27:20; Lev.24:2) and as an element in the obligatory
daily meal offerings (Exo.29:40; Num.28:5). King Solomon traded this
type of oil with Hiram of Tyre in exchange for cedar and cypress wood (I
Kings 5:10-11). After the removal of the beaten oil, a second
grade was produced by heating and further pressing the pulp. . . .
“Oil
was one of the three staples of life. . . As a typical product
of Palestine and as a necessity, oil is listed, particularly in
Deuteronomy, among the three blessings of the land in time of God’s favor
– grain, wine, and oil (Deut.11:14, etc.)” (“Oil,” vol.12, p.1347).
The
eminence of using Olive oil in scriptures:
Oil was considered as the symbol of
joy, honor and favor in ancient days. Hence it was used to anoint the head and
body after bath. (Ruth 3:3). Similarly, David washed and anointed himself with
oil, before worshipping the Lord. ((II Sam.12:20). Some of such instances where
oil was used for anointing are given below,
Ø Jacob
anointed a pillar in Bethel. (Genesis
31:13)
Ø Aaron
and his sons were anointed with the
anointing oil to minister in the
priest`s office. (Exodus 25:6, 28:41, 29:21)
Ø The
offerings were anointed with oil.
(Exodus 29:2)
Ø After
cleansing the altar, it was anointed
with oil to sanctify it. (Exodus
29:36, 40:10)
Ø The
anointing oil was poured upon Aaron
to sanctify him. ( Leviticus 8:12)
Ø Samuel
anointed Saul with oil, to be the captain over his inheritance,
as the king of Israel. (1Samuel 10:1, 15:1)
Ø Samuel
anointed David in the midst of his
brethren, and THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD
came upon him. (1 Samuel 16:13)
Ø The
shield of Saul was anointed with oil. (2 Samuel 1:21)
Ø David
was anointed as the King of Israel. (2 Samuel 5:3)
Ø The
priest Zadok anointed Solomon as King. (1 King 1:39)
Ø God
told Elijah to anoint Elisha to be the prophet in his place. (1 King
19:17)
Ø The
disciples anointed the sick with oil and they were healed. (Mark 6:13)
To summarize,
·
The anointing oil was used for sanctification of the altar and
tabernacle.
·
It was used by GOD himself, to anoint Priests, Kings and Prophets for his
sumptuous purposes.
·
The anointing oil is directly linked
with THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD.
·
The anointing oil was used by the early
church to heal the sick.
·
Jesus
was
anointed by the LORD GOD and THE SPIRIT
OF THE LORD was upon him.
