Category Archives: Oils – Bible

My interest to know more about the Philippians and zee the place of Philippi was ignited when I was already passionate about essential oils and read Philippians 4:18 again. But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odor of a sweet smell,Continue reading “Finding the Aromatic Materials in Philippians”

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 ofContinue reading “Who are the People in the Bible that were Anointed with Oil on their Head?”

People get sick. It could be because of their actions, their lifestyle, the weather, or any other environmental factors. It could be caused by something they eat or drink. Other times, it’s because of vices or unhealthy practices. The people in the bible were also exposed to such kind of surroundings and set up thoughContinue reading “What does the Bible Say About Using Oil for Anointing the sick”

The practice of using oil for offering has been done repeatedly. Historical accounts in the bible presents the use of oil for offering. It’s saddening to think that sometimes bible stories are being used to write articles about ‘oil’ so their readers will ‘understand’ the message in the bible about ‘oils.’ It saddens me aContinue reading “Oil as Part of Ceremonial ‘Ritual’”

Balms are one of the most reliable topical solutions that we can conveniently use. We like to use them because their ingredients are healthy plus they are travel-friendly. No wonder it’s one of the staples in the cosmetic or medical kit of many of us. To make it easier for us to know what balmsContinue reading “Balms: Best Way to Enjoy Your Essential Oil in Solid Form and a Timeless Topical”

Topical products like balm, ointments, and oils are mentioned in the bible and their importance to people for good health and healing. As we browse through the pages of the bible we would also see even during the old times, perfumes are considered important. It was also started in the bible that even idol worshippersContinue reading “Perfume in the Bible and it’s Ethereal Effects”

In biblical times, electricity is not yet invented, hence, oil is an important commodity to ensure that dark places are well-lit, especially at night. God himself instructed his servants to use oil to light up lamps in the tabernacle. May you be outside or confined in your ‘house’ during those days, it’s indeed very darkContinue reading “Oil Causes to Burn the Lamp in Biblical Times”

Looking at the modern meaning of apothecary made me confused for a while. When I hear the word apothecary I think about artisans who use natural materials, and plants to create medicine and tinctures. I thought they are only limited to creating those natural drinks and topicals for health. However, looking at the bible andContinue reading “Apothecary: The Art of Creating Perfumes in the Bible”

Aloes are usually mentioned as one of the oils used in the bible. But does the Bible pertains to aloe oil? In this post, we’ll look at the different verses in the scripture that talk about aloes, to understand what the bible tells us about aloes. 1. Aloes the Tree Some confuse aloes as aloeContinue reading “Truths About Aloe Oil in the Bible”

Calamus also known as the sweet flag is one of the plants that has been mentioned in the bible. According to some, its oil is what is being referred to in some verses in the bible hence it is often included it in the list of oils mentioned in the bible in some texts. InContinue reading “Calamus, a Sweet Aromatic Plant in the Bible”