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was used in place of animal fat. Ezekiel mentions three important items of diet of which oil is one, and flour and honey are the other two (Ezek. 16:13). And olive oil was used almost exclusively for light in lamps. The most famous example of this is "the ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom" (Matt. 25:1). Also oil is used today in Bible lands in the manufacture of soap, and it is quite likely that it was so used in Bible days. And oil was often used for anointing the body. Naomi told Ruth, "Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the floor" (Ruth 3:3). Then oil was many times used in various religious ceremonies. It formed a part of the meal offering (Lev. 2:1, A. R. V.). The prophet was anointed with oil when he took over his duties (1Kings 19:16). The priest was also anointed with oil when he took over his duties (Lev. 8:12). And the king was anointed either by a prophet or by the priest (1Sam. 16:13; 1Sam. 1 Kings 1:34). In New Testament times the sick were anointed for the healing of their bodies (Mark 6:13; Jas. 5:14). <- Previous First Next ->
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