Oils of Anointing.

I do not see that the oils of anointing were ever used to protect anybody, in fact the 154 or so verses in the Word (135 Torah – O/T & 19 Brit Hadassah – N/T) all would seem to refer to one of the following criteria:*****

·             Setting apart a High Priest/Priest.

·             Setting apart a Prophet.

·             Setting apart a King.

·    Setting apart an instrument or object for YHWH’s use (i.e. Temple Pillars, Altars, Ark, Menorah and the likes).

The Word tells us very clearly that we need to submit ourselves to Elohim resisting the enemy and he will flee James 4:7.

We need to do a quick “midrash” on this verse:

When we submit ourselves to YHWH Elohim (obey His Laws, come into His will through Messiah Yeshua as laid out in His Word and directed by His Ruach) we will by our very actions/stance in Messiah, by default be resisting the wiles of the enemy and he will/must flee.

How would we do that?

By applying Eph. 6:10-18 because our fight is not against flesh and blood but against the powers and principalities of the high places – heavenly realms (G2032 – epouranios = above the sky, celestial, heavenly; high.)

It is of interest to note here that in the context of Eph. 5:22- 6:9, Eph. 6:10-17 was written by Sha’ul to enable us to complete and comply with 5:22 – 6:9. Dear brother and sister in Messiah, we need to apply (or put on the Armour of Messiah – which means clothing ourselves in Messiah Rom. 13:14) FOR HIS PROTECTION and as spoken of in vs. 11 of Eph 6. This condition/application of walking in the “covering of Yeshua” dear brother and sister is the same which we require for every situation we will ever encounter or be instructed to comply with whilst building on or walking in His Kingdom Rule! WE CANNOT WALK IN MESSIAH AND DO HIS WORK WITHOUT HIS EMPOWERING, COVERING, PROTECTION, WISDOM AND INSIGHT – IF WE COULD WE WOULD NOT NEED HIS REDEEMING SACRIFICE AND RESURRECTION!

So for the complete protection of Messiah Yeshua against the works and wiles (tricks, attacks) of the demonic powers, especially their leader HaSatan (Satan), we need to walk under the covering of the Blood of Messiah Yeshua and in His Marriage Covenant as directed by the Ruach HaKodesh – definitely not by smearing or anointing of ourselves and everything else within arms reach with olive oil!

Reading 2 Cor. 1:21-22 the case is made that all our anointing comes via Yeshua Who is Elohim, and Who has also sealed us with the Ruach and thereby given His “pledge” or “surety” - “down-payment” or “deposit” of His First Fruits of His Eternal Covenant to Eternal Life in our own spirits which we accept by faith (fidelity – obedience to the carrying out of His Commandments’) which enable us to carry out His Bidding and Works according to His Will.

(G5548 – chrio = probably akin to G5530 through the idea of contact; to smear or rub with oil, that is (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service:- anoint:  G5530 is – chraomai = to furnish what is needed (given an oracle, gaze [touch slightly], light upon, to act towards one in a given manner:- entreat use)

This in turn leads us to 1 John 2:26-3:3 this is a massive teaching needing to be expounded on later – see verses 4ff re what sin truly is - BUT for the purposes of this exercise let’s have a look at verse 27 of 1 John 2 and specifically at the word anointing (G5545)

“…but the anointing you have received of HIM abideth in you……. But as the same anointing teaching you all things, and is truth and is no lie, and even as it (The Anointing which is the gift of The Ruach Himself) hath taugh you, ye shall abide in Him.” (Takes us back to Eph. 6:10-18 - explanations added by writer)

The word translated in both cases above as anointing is the Greek word G5545 - chrisma = which is associated to the word Chrio From G5548 as shown above; an unguent or smearing, that is, (figuratively) the special endowment (chrism) of the Holy Spirit: - anointing, unction).

Here we see that The presence of the Ruach HaKodesh and His Anointing are Biblically inseparable, thus any anointing’s not in line with The Written Word cannot be Biblical or of YHWH!  Where oil is used for anointing the oil is simply a symbol of The Ruach of YHWH – not some magical potion used to achieve our hoped for results!   NB: James 5:13-16 – the afflicted are healed/forgiven by the prayers of the faithful (those walking in accordance with The Ruach of YHWH): NOT BY SOME MAGICAL CHANT AND ACTION AS IS SO OFTEN DONE WHEN ANOINTING HOUSE AND ALL SORTS OF NONSENSE!

A sister has just asked me what Dan. 10:3 means:

“…….neither did I anoint myself at all, till three weeks were fulfilled.”

This is a good question, and deserves an answer - The word used in Daniel 10:3 for anoint is H5480 – sook = a primitive word – to smear - we could interpret this today to mean to rub cream into our bodies to prevent dry skin, to give a pleasant fragrance – basically for beautification and/or cosmetic purposes; to nourish the skin and/or body.

The word used & translated for Biblical anointing is H4886 – mashach = to rub with oil, that is to anoint; by implication to consecrate; also to paint: - anoint, paint. Please see that the anointing spoken of here covers us, paints us another colour so to speak, thus changing us and setting us apart!

Therefore when we look at the words translated for an actual “anointing” instructed by YHWH and recorded in Ex. 28:41 the following can be observed:

And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him; and shalt anoint (H4886) them, and consecrate ((H4390 (H853) H3027) them, and sanctify (H6942) them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office. (Ex. 28:41).

Here we see an entirely different concept – the anointing executed by Moshe as commanded by YHWH on Aaron and his sons was to

·             consecrate them (H4390 (H853) H3027 – to replenish, fill to full, to overflowing specifically that which is to be anointed so as to empower that which is being anointed figuratively and literally to be the Hand used by YHWH)

·             sanctify them (H6942 – to be make, declare or observe to be ceremonially and/or morally clean:- appointed, consecrated, dedicated for use by YHWH)  

We need to also look at what Biblical Anointing Oil constituted: The Recorded Word instructs us that only a very definite and Divine combination of spices and pure olive oil could be used to produce an oil suitable to perform an anointing, and said anointing was only done as and when YHWH demanded it for the likes of setting aside for His use a King, a Priest, a Prophet or a Holy Instrument which was to be used in His dedicated service. 

We should please bear in mind here that the production of this "Peculiar Anointing Oil", like the Tabernacle, was made to exact specifications for the purpose of representing as faithfully as possible here on Earth what is eternally established in Heavenly Realm of YHWH - in this case The Ruach HaKodesh Himself! Thus Ex. 30:22-38 is a must read: This portion of Scriptures tells us very, very clearly exactly how YHWH’s Anointing Oil and His Incense is to be made AND for exactly what purposes they are to be used, and when they are to be used: 

NB: Please again I must emphasise that the above point cannot be stressed too often or too seriously - ONLY YHWH HIMSELF can instructs when and how and for what purpose this "Anointing Oil" can be manufactured and used: this oil can never be applied to just any person – AND this oil MAY NOT EVER BE COPIED BY MAN - IF MAN SHOULD DO THAT HE WILL DIE (BE CUT OFF FROM ISRAEL) THIS IS AN ETERNAL COMMANDMENT!  See also the following verse for an example of when Biblical Anointing Oil was used in the Word – Ex.25:6; 29:7; 29:21; 30:25; 30:31; Lev. 8:2; 8:10; 8:12 (done to Aaron to sanctify him for the office he was to perform); 8:30; Num. 4:16.

We are told in Gen.28:18 & 35:14 that Yaakov (Jacob) poured (H3332) out oil onto a rock which he used as a pillow and then later onto a pillar that he constructed – there is no Biblical mention made here that YHWH instructed Yaakov to carry out these acts – HOWEVER Scripture is very definite and clear that at these places YHWH arranged a personal meeting with The Patriarch Yaakov and that this was indeed “Holy Ground” where there were “Holy Encounters” – so once again we see that the occasion was to set aside to commemorate a Divine encounter with Covenantal (Marriage) implications.   

(H3332 - yaw-tsak'= properly to pour out; by implication to melt or cast as metal; by extension to place firmly, cleave fast (marriage talk), be (as) firm, set down, steadfast)

Again looking at the anointing of Saul as the first King of Israel (1 Sam. 9:16; 1 Sam. 10:1) and later David (1 Sam. 16:6; 16:12; 16:13) the Hebrew words translated and used for anoint (H4886), anointed (H4886), pour (also translated in some translations as anointed – H4886)  are the same words highlighted above for the setting apart, or establishing of a consecrated person or implement for service unto YHWH – It is of interest here to note that at the time David was anointed the Spirit of YHWH (The Ruach HaKodesh) settled onto David & left Saul (1 Sam. 14) so we can loose our "Anointing" through disobedience!

Note Well: The word used above for anointing (H4886) IT IS NOT the Hebrew word translated in Dan. 10:3 to anoint for personal hygienic or cosmetic reasons (H5480).

To draw this to a close I believe, that as with every situation, if an action is not inspired, empowered and directed by YHWH through His Ruach HaKodesh it is vanity and stubble, an action which is destined to be destroyed by fire.

YHWH, in His mercy does not punish us for sinful actions carried out in ignorance; BUT HE will lead us in His perfect way and in His perfect time to the Truth SHOULD WE HAVE A LOVE FOR HIS TRUTH. (2 Thes. 2:9-11).

I do not believe that YHWH heals every person, just as He does not raise up every person from the dead – HE HEALS AND RAISES UP AS HE SOVEREIGNLY WILLS! WE ARE JUST HIS INSTRUMENTS.  The oil that we are told in the James 5 to “rub/ smear/ anoint the sick with is purely a gesture of a cosmetic and soothing application for the ailing person from caring brothers.  It is very evident from the Word that it is the prayers of the Faithful (those born again and walking in Torah) which effects the healing according to the Will of the Father (James 5:15) – please remember without faith (application of the Laws of YHWH through His Ruach) it is impossible to please Elohim! Heb 11:6. See my blog TheFruit of the Ruach (http://theshofarblows-steve.blogspot.com/2015/03/fruits-of-ruach.html)

Conclusion:  I see nowhere in the Word where the application of using any oil, olive oil or otherwise, is used to protect houses, drive away demons, block roads, bless computers or pens for exams – this is patent witch craft & thus in my estimation we have grossly misinterpreted or misused the Biblical concept of Anointing thus at best we have in ignorance superstitiously applied un-Biblical criteria and should cease immediately with such practices, and at worst we have applied the spirit of manipulation/witch craft to try and force the body of Messiah &/or The Hand of YHWH to do our will.

Please see the error and manipulation in this practice for what it is:  We are inundated with people (believers even) who try to sell special “anointing oils” at special prices for special applications…!  Do they realize what they are doing – they are playing with Holy, Set Apart and Divinely ordained matters WHICH CAN LEAD TO DEATH! Hos. 4:5-6.

Please be warned, I believe that we should take this matter up very seriously seeking His Truth and direction in these last days – whether we are practicing these “religious unbiblical anointing’s” by choice or ignorance, we need to repent of this practice, desist immediately and ask YHWH’s forgiveness and plead that He will lead us in paths of righteousness for His Name sake NOT OURS – WE ARE HERE TO BUILD HIS KINGDOM ACCORDING TO HIS WILL – AND HE IS DEFINITELY NOT HERE TO BUILD OURS ACCORDING TO OUR WILL.

We find all the Protection, Anointing and provisions we need in walking in obedience and faith in and through our Messiah Yeshua, our High Tower of Strength and Grace.

Please, again I need to ask all of you who read this to hold me accountable for my words and actions as I too am just trying to find my way back Home the best way that I can!

Shalom and blessings in Messiah Yeshua, our Eternal High Priest and Defender in the Order of Melchizedek.

Bo’az