In biblical times, oil held significant cultural, religious, and practical importance. The term "oiled" often refers to the application of oil for various purposes, including anointing, consecration, and healing. The use of oil is deeply embedded in the traditions and practices of the ancient Israelites and early Christians, symbolizing the presence and blessing of God.

Anointing with Oil

Anointing with oil is a prominent practice in the Bible, signifying consecration and sanctification. In the Old Testament, priests, kings, and prophets were anointed with oil as a sign of their divine appointment and empowerment by God. For instance, in 1 Samuel 16:13, the prophet Samuel anoints David as king: "So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward."

The anointing oil was often a special blend, as described in Exodus 30:22-25, where God instructs Moses on the composition of the sacred anointing oil, which was to be used exclusively for consecrating the tabernacle and its furnishings, as well as the priests.

Symbolism of Oil

Oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit and divine blessing throughout Scripture. In the New Testament, the anointing with oil continues to hold spiritual significance. James 5:14-15 instructs believers: "Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick; the Lord will raise him up."

The parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13 also uses oil as a metaphor for spiritual readiness and the presence of the Holy Spirit. The wise virgins, who brought extra oil for their lamps, were prepared for the bridegroom's arrival, symbolizing the importance of being spiritually prepared for Christ's return.

Practical Uses of Oil

Beyond its religious significance, oil was a valuable commodity in the ancient Near East, used for cooking, lighting, and medicinal purposes. Olive oil, in particular, was a staple in the diet and daily life of the Israelites. It was used in offerings and as a source of light in lamps, as seen in Exodus 27:20: "And you are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually."

Oil also had healing properties, as illustrated in the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:34, where the Samaritan uses oil and wine to treat the wounds of the injured man.

Conclusion

The concept of being "oiled" in the biblical context encompasses a range of meanings, from the sacred act of anointing to the practical uses of oil in daily life. It serves as a powerful symbol of God's presence, blessing, and the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.1. (imp. & p. p.) of Oil.

2. (a.) Covered or treated with oil; dressed with, or soaked in, oil.

8081. shemen -- fat, oil
... ointment (1), olive (6), wild* (1). anointing, fat things, fruitful, oiled,
ointment, olive, pine. From shaman; grease, especially liquid ...
/hebrew/8081.htm - 6k

King David's Little Boy.
... Rising from the floor, where he had lain so long, he asked for water; and his slaves
washed him and brought clean, fresh clothing, and combed and oiled his hair ...
/.../anonymous/children of the old testament/king davids little boy.htm

Of the Prophecies of the Birth and Achievements of Christ.
... (It is another matter if, among you, infants rush out into battle,"oiled first,
I suppose, to dry in the sun, and then armed with satchels and rationed on ...
/.../tertullian/an answer to the jews/chapter ix of the prophecies of.htm

The Organization of the Apostolic Church.
... When oiled by the spirit of Divine love, the machinery of the Church moves with
admirable harmony, and accomplishes the most astonishing results; but, when ...
/.../killen/the ancient church/chapter iii the organization of.htm

Bad Ecclesiastics and Base Plots
... He was unctuous and portly. His hair was oiled and curled in a manner which
would have reminded our latest Laureate of an Assyrian bull. ...
/.../chapter xxxix bad ecclesiastics and.htm

How to Make Use of Christ as the Life when the Soul is Dead as to ...
... 4. By sending influences of life and strength into the soul, whereby the wheels
of the soul are made to run with ease, being oiled with those divine influences ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/chapter xxiii how to make.htm

An Appendix to the Beatitudes
... Cicero questions whether that can properly be called a burden which is carried with
joy and pleasure? When the wheels of a chariot are oiled they run swiftly. ...
/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/an appendix to the beatitudes.htm

Species, or Units of Nature.
... Put both into a sufficient quantity of water to boil and reduce the mass to a liquid,
then cast into thin cakes on a flat surface very slightly oiled, and, as ...
/.../species or units of nature.htm

Face to Face with Shams
... my soul when I see you"you who profess the sole Divine philosophy, you who should
lead the angelic life"when I see you going about idle, oiled and curled ...
/.../chapter xxiii face to face.htm

The Two Houses
... man or not, all which was not thus built on Christ will be swept away, as the flimsy
habitation of Eastern people, made of bamboos and oiled paper, are whirled ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the two houses.htm

Homilies on the Statues.
... Garment, oiled of wrestlers, [1150]339, n.; miraculous virtue of, [1151]396; a rich,
how used, [1152]405. Gazing at the beauty of a woman a snare, [1153]442. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/chrysostom/on the priesthood/homilies on the statues.htm

Oiled (2 Occurrences)
...Oiled (2 Occurrences). Exodus 29:23 and one loaf of bread, one cake of oiled bread,
and one wafer out of the basket of unleavened bread that is before Yahweh. ...
/o/oiled.htm - 7k

Wafer (3 Occurrences)
... Wafer (3 Occurrences). Exodus 29:23 and one loaf of bread, one cake of oiled bread,
and one wafer out of the basket of unleavened bread that is before Yahweh. ...
/w/wafer.htm - 8k

Cake (25 Occurrences)
... (Root in BBE DBY YLT). Exodus 29:23 and one loaf of bread, one cake of oiled bread,
and one wafer out of the basket of unleavened bread that is before Yahweh. ...
/c/cake.htm - 17k

Unleavened (51 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:23 and one loaf of bread, one cake of oiled bread, and one wafer
out of the basket of unleavened bread that is before Yahweh. ...
/u/unleavened.htm - 24k

Yeast (48 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Exodus 29:23 and one loaf of bread, one cake of oiled bread, and one
wafer out of the basket of unleavened bread that is before Yahweh. (See NIV). ...
/y/yeast.htm - 21k

Mixed (96 Occurrences)
... (WEB BBE NAS RSV NIV). Exodus 29:23 and one loaf of bread, one cake of oiled bread,
and one wafer out of the basket of unleavened bread that is before Yahweh. ...
/m/mixed.htm - 40k

Basket (40 Occurrences)
... Exodus 29:23 and one loaf of bread, one cake of oiled bread, and one wafer
out of the basket of unleavened bread that is before Yahweh. ...
/b/basket.htm - 27k

Oil-cakes (1 Occurrence)
Oil-cakes. Oil, Oil-cakes. Oiled . Multi-Version Concordance Oil-cakes (1
Occurrence). ... (DBY). Oil, Oil-cakes. Oiled . Reference Bible.
/o/oil-cakes.htm - 6k

Oil-giving (2 Occurrences)
Oil-giving. Oiled, Oil-giving. Oilmaking . Multi-Version Concordance Oil-giving
(2 Occurrences). ... (BBE). Oiled, Oil-giving. Oilmaking . Reference Bible.
/o/oil-giving.htm - 7k

Lantern
... sometimes portable, as a closed vessel or case of horn, perforated tin, glass, oiled
paper, or other material, having a lamp or candle within; sometimes ...
/l/lantern.htm - 8k

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