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to lay aside His riches and to become poor that He the oil of gladness by God the Father. It is His reward for
might make us rich (2 Co. 8:9; Lk. 2:24). loving righteousness and hating iniquity. “His anointing
Typology of the Details. The hand on the animal’s him denotes the power and glory to which he is exalted;
head symbolizes identification with the sacrifice and he is invested in all the dignities and authorities of the
acceptance of the sacrifice in one’s place; personal faith; Messiah. And his anointing him with the oil of gladness
confession of sin; recognition that God has provided a denotes the joy that was set before him (so his
way of forgiveness. The killing and shedding of blood exaltation is expressed, He. 12:2) both in the light of his
depicts the means of salvation through the bloody death Father’s countenance (Ac. 2:28 and in the success of his
of Christ (Ro. 5:9, 10). Note that both blood and death undertaking, which he shall see, and be satisfied (Is.
are required. The fine flour depicts the perfect 53:11)” (Matthew Henry). Is. 61:3 tells us that Christ
righteousness of Christ. The anointing with oil will in turn grant the “oil of joy” to His own at the
symbolizes the Holy Spirit (2 Co. 1:21; 1 Jn. 2:20, 27). establishment of His kingdom. [See Cheer, Comfort,
The frankincense depicts that which is exclusively set Delight, Glad, Happy, Hope, Joy, Kingdom of God,
apart to God (Le. 2:16; 24:7; Ex. 30:34). The leaven Laughter, Merry, Mirth, Rejoice.]
symbolizes evil (1 Co. 5:6-8). The honey symbolizes OIL OLIVE. (Ex. 30:24; De. 8:8; 2 Ki. 18:32). [See
natural sweetness and goodness. The salt depicts self- Olive.]
judgment and caution (Mk. 9:49,50; 1 Co. 11:31; Col. OINTMENT. Perfume; unguent; any soft, unctuous
4:5-6). It also depicts God’s covenant (Le. 2:13; Nu. substance or compound, used for smearing, particularly
18:19), and the power of God’s truth which stops the the body or a diseased part (Webster) (Ex. 30:5; Ps.
leaven of error and evil. The sprinkling of the blood 133:2; Ec. 10:1; Mt. 26:7; Mk. 14:3; Lk. 7:37; Jn. 11:2).
seven times indicates completeness and perfection, as in OLD AGE. (Ge. 15:15; 47:9; Ex. 20:12; De. 34:7; 2
the seven days of creation and the seven seals of Sa. 19:34-37; 1 Ch. 29:28; Job 5:26; 12:12; Ps.
Revelation. [See Frankincense, Gospel, Grace, High 34:11-13; 148:12; Pr. 3:1, 2, 16; 9:11; 10:27; 16:31; Ec.
Priest, Jesus Christ, Meal Offering, Money, Peace 6:3-6; 12:1-7; Lk. 2:37; Tit. 2:2; Phile. 9). Men lived to
Offering, Sin, Sin Offering, Tabernacle, Tithe.] very old ages before the flood. Adam lived 930 years
OFFSCOURING. Filth; refuse; dung; sweepings (La. (Ge. 5:5). Methuselah had the longest life recorded in
3:45; 1 Co. 4:13). the Bible, 969 years (Ge. 5:27). After the flood, the
OFT. Often (Job 21:17; Mt. 9:14). lifespan of men began to decrease rapidly. Noah lived
OFTEN. Frequent (1 Ti. 5:23). 950 years (Ge. 9:29). Noah’s son Shem lived 600 years
OFTTIMES. Frequently; often (Mt. 17:15). (Ge. 11:10-11). Shem’s son Arphaxad lived 438 years
OG (long-necked, giant). Nu. 21:33; 32:33; De. 1:4; (Ge. 11:12-13). Seven generations later men were living
roughly 200 years (Ge. 11:21). Abraham lived 175 years
3:1- 14; 4:47; 29:7; 31:4; Jos. 2:10; 9:10; 12:4; 13:12, (Ge. 25:7-8). By the end of the record of Genesis, men
30-31; 1 Ki. 4:19; Ne. 9:22; Ps. 135:11; 136:20. were living to be roughly 100 years (Ge. 50:26). In the
OHAD (a part, praising, power). Ge. 46:10. Psalms God said the normal lifespan would be 70 years
OHEL (a tent). 1 Ch. 3:20. (Ps. 90:10). Men will again live long lives after the
OIL. Oil is used in the Bible in several ways: (1) To return of Christ (Is. 65:20). Many men were old when
anoint the sick (Mk. 6:13; Ja. 5:14). In this way oil is God used them mightily: Abraham has 100 years old
symbolic of God’s healing touch, of the healing power of when he had Isaac (Ge. 21:5). Noah was 600 years old
the Holy Spirit. (2) To anoint priests, prophets, and when he began building the ark (Ge. 5:32). Moses was
kings (Ex. 30:25, 30; 1 Sa. 15:1; 1 Ki. 19:16). In this 80 years old when God called him to lead the children
way the oil is symbolic of the Holy Spirit anointing a of Israel out of Egypt (Ac. 7:23,30). Daniel had one of
person for God’s service (Ac. 10:38; 2 Co. 1:21; He. his most severe trials in his old age (Da. 6). Abraham
1:9). (3) Fuel for the lamps in the Tabernacle (Ex. also had a severe trial in his old age (Ge. 22). God has
27:30). This typifies the revelation of Jesus Christ and made many wonderful promises regarding old age (Ps.
the illumination of the Holy Spirit to grant men 37:25; 71:9-10, 17-18; 92:13-15; Is. 46:4).
understanding in the things of God (Jn. 1:9; 14:16, 17, Ecclesiastes 12:2-7 depicts the approach of old age
26; 15:26, 27; 16:7-15). (4) Oil on the offerings (Le. and the time of death. “The keepers of the house shall
2:1, 2, 4-5, 79), typical of the anointing by the Holy tremble” refers to shakiness. “Strong men shall bow
Spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ (Mt. 3:16) and of themselves” refers to the bowing of the back. “The
believers (Jn. 2:20, 27). [See Bible, Holy Spirit, grinders cease because they are few” refers to the loss of
Illumination, Light, Olive, Tabernacle.] teeth. “Those that look out of the windows be darkened”
OIL OF GLADNESS, OIL OF JOY. In Ps. 45:7 and refers to the dimming of the eyes. “The doors shall be
He. 1:9 the Lord Jesus Christ is said to be anointed with shut in the streets” refers to work ceased; business

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