Anoint

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(to smear on). Anointing with oil or ointment, a common practice in the East (Gen. 28:18; 31:13; Deut. 28:40; Ruth 3:3). A mark of respect (Luke 7:46, Psa. 23:5); or of induction to priestly office (Ex. 40:15; Num. 3:3); or to kingly office (1 Sam. 9:16; 10:1); or as an act of consecration (Ex. 28:41); or as an act of healing (Mark 6:13). Christ was anointed with the Holy Ghost (Luke 4:18; Acts 4:27; 10:38; Isa. 61:1; Psa. 45:7).