Pouring of oil on the head is how the religious ceremony of anointing the chosen person of God is being done. The Bible shows us in different passages that it’s done on different occasions to anoint different servants of God for different purposes.
This is being practiced by the people in the Bible regardless of their status or social standing. The person who anoints was traditionally being performed by the prophets of God. This is done before the ordained person starts to do his assigned mission or task. Common people also do this to show their deep adoration, and respect for a person they consider of high importance. Get to know more about the people that were anointed by having their heads poured with oil by reading more below.
Temple’s priest
People that were ordained by God to be his priest were anointed with oil. In the old testament, Aaronites – the descendants of Aaron that were preordained to become priests were anointed by having their heads poured with oil.
“And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.” – Leviticus 8:12
Kings
When the Israelites asked for a king, he was anointed by the prophet of God. His head was also poured with oil. In 1 Samuel 10:1 and 2 Kings 9:3,6, we’ll discover that the anointing of oil was not just being practiced to anoint God’s priests, but also the people that He has chosen to govern his people.
“Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?” – 1 Samuel 10:1
“Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.”
“And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee, king, over the people of the LORD, even over Israel.” – 2 Kings 9:3, 6
Chosen ones by God are distinct. God allows his chosen people to be known. Anointing a person could be done in front of God’s people, elders in the church, fellowmen, dignitaries, or even the enemies of the chosen ones. Moreover, we conclude that pouring the oil on the head is a sign of submission to God’s will and a public declaration to show God’sappointed person.
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” – Psalms 23:5
One that’s being reverred
The practice of anointing oil on the head is also being done by common people to show someone they honor that they revere them. Prophets normally pour the oil on the head of the anointed person. While women and people who show their submission and respect to someone and those who are in lower social standing anoint people by pouring it on other parts of the body like the feet. The woman who anointed Jesus before his death did not pour oil on his head. Instead, she poured the ointment on his feet.
“My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.” – Luke 7:46
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