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NASB | 1 Samuel 10:1 Then Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it on his head, kissed him and said, "Has not the LORD anointed you a ruler over His inheritance? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Samuel 10:1 Then Samuel took the flask of oil and poured it on Saul's head, kissed him, and said, "Has the LORD not anointed you as ruler over His inheritance (Israel)? |
Bible Question: What is an anointing, and how do you know if you are anointed? |
Bible Answer: Continuing ... 1 John 2:27 is another reference of the spiritual anointing. Revelation 3:18 could be looked at as spiritual, too. Christ was anointed and is our High Priest (Luk 4:17; Act 10:37; Heb 1:9, 3:1, 4:14-15, 5:1-10, 6:20, 7:1, 7:26, 8:1-3, 9:7-25, 13:11). Looking at the OT, priests were anointed for service (Exo 28:41, 29:1, 30:30, 40:13-15; Lev 6:1, 7:35-36, 8:12; Num 3:3), as well as kings (Jdg 9:7-15; 1Sa 9:16, 10:1, 15:1, 15:17, 16:3, 16:12-13, 24:6, 26:9-11; 2Sa 1:14-16, 3:39, 12:7, 19:21; 1Ki 1:34-45, 19:15-16; Psa 20:6) … it was to consecrate them for their service. Elisha was anointed to be a prophet (1Ki 19:16). Jacob the anointed the pillar at Bethel (Gen 31:13). After we fast we are anoint our head and wash our face (Mat 6:17). It is to get clean, as seen in Psalm 23:5. David anointed himself after mourning so he could worship (2Sa 12:20). Anointing is medicinal, Jesus anointed the sick (Mar 6:13, Jhn 9:11) ... we are to do the same (Jam 5:14). It also is used for burial (Mar 14:8, 16:1). There are several times anointing is seen in the Bible. Searcher |