What does the Bible say about ointment?
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The Bible presents ointment as a sign of refreshment, beauty, honor, and costly devotion, while warning that outward luxury is empty without godly wisdom and love for Christ. Ecclesiastes 7:1 and Song of Solomon 1:3 use fragrant ointment to picture a good name and beloved character, whereas Ecclesiastes 10:1 shows how a little folly can spoil what is precious. Esther 2:12 reflects its use in preparation and adornment, and Amos 6:6 rebukes self-indulgent ease amid covenant unfaithfulness. Above all, Mary’s costly anointing of Jesus in Mark 14:3-5, John 12:3-5, and Matthew 26:7 displays worshipful gratitude toward the Savior, whose coming death gives true meaning to her act.
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- NOT SACRED 2 Kings 20:13; Esther 2:12; Ecclesiastes 7:1; Ecclesiastes 10:1; Song of Solomon 1:3; Song of Solomon 4:10; Amos 6:6; Mark 14:3-5; John 12:3-5
- The alabaster container of Matthew 26:7
- SACRED
- Formula for Exodus 30:23-25
- Uses of Exodus 30:26-33
- Compounded by Bezaleel Exodus 37:1; Exodus 37:29
- See OIL, SACRED
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