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The word "anoint" in Hebrew is "Mashiach", to anoint, to consecrate a person designated by God for a special status or role. Olive oil (first fruits) was to be mixed with the essences of aromatic oils for use in the acts of anointing; consecrating the Tent of Meeting and those that minister therein. As can be seen in Exodus 30:23-38.
Anointing oil was used for the ritual anointing of the high priest in the Temple (Lev 8:12). Frankincense, myrrh and first fruit olive oil, were highly prized, along with the other oils, they were kept in the Temple treasury (I Chron 9:29). Belief was wide spread that the redeemer of Israel also would be anointed with oil.
Israel's kings were anointed with oil (1 Sam 16:1-13), as were Israel's high priest (Lev 8:1-13). Anointed with oil is synonymous with "sons of oil" (Zech 4:14).
The word for Messiah (Christ) is also "Mashiach", but also as a title, “The Anointed One”. Yeshua (Jesus') name even gives way to what he would do. Mt 1:21 you are to name him Yeshua, (Gods salvation), because he will Yeshuah (save, ransom) his people from their sins. His very name points us to him. His lifestyle proved he is the Messiah, The Anointed One of God.
Oil was regarded as a symbol of honor (Judg. 9:9), Joy (Ps. 45:8), and favor (Deut 33:24, Ps.23:5). Oil is synonymous with the act of anointing.
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