anointing
Definition
Noun: 1. The act of applying oil or an oily liquid: The ceremonial or ritual act of smearing or rubbing with oil, often for religious, symbolic, or healing purposes.
Usage
The word "anointing" is used to describe the specific action or ceremony of applying oil. It is most commonly associated with religious rites (like consecrating a king, priest, or object) or with symbolic acts of blessing, healing, or designation.
Examples
- The anointing of the new bishop was a solemn ceremony.
- In some traditions, the anointing of the sick is a sacrament.
- The ritual involved the anointing of the altar with sacred oil.
Advanced Usage
- "The Anointing": When capitalized, this phrase can refer specifically to a Christian religious concept of divine empowerment or blessing.
- She preached about walking in the power of the Anointing.
Variants and Related Words
- Anoint (verb): To apply oil to someone or something, typically as part of a religious ceremony.
- The prophet will anoint the new king.
- Anointed (adjective): Having been anointed; consecrated or chosen.
- The anointed one.
Synonyms
- Consecration (specifically for religious dedication)
- Unction (a formal term for the act of anointing, especially in a religious context)
- Smearing (a more general, non-ritual term)
Related Phrases
- Anointing oil: The specific oil used for anointing.
- The priest prepared the anointing oil.
- Anointing of the Spirit: A Christian phrase denoting a special endowment or blessing from the Holy Spirit.
- They prayed for the anointing of the Spirit upon the ministry.
Noun
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the act of applying oil or an oily liquid
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