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What does dreaming about oil mean in the Bible?
Anointing, readiness, and healing
In Scripture
Oil in Scripture marks anointing and gladness — "You anoint my head with oil" — and readiness: the wise virgins kept oil in their lamps for the bridegroom's arrival. The elders anoint the sick with oil in prayer. An oil dream may speak of being set apart, kept ready, or brought toward healing.
Verses to read
Psalms 23:5 (KJV)
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows
Matthew 25:4 (KJV)
“But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.”
The wise took oil in jars along with their lamps
James 5:14 (KJV)
“Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:”
Anoint the sick with oil in the name of the Lord
“Do not interpretations belong to God?” — Genesis 40:8.
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