ἔλαιον
elaion
“olive oil”
Definition
olive oil
neuter of the same as G1636 (ἐλαία);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Neuter)
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
ἔλαιον appears 11 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
You have loved righteousnessand hated wickedness;therefore God, Your God, has anointed Youabove Your companions with the oil of joy.”
He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
You did not anoint My head with oil, but she has anointed My feet with perfume.
But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps.
They also drove out many demons and healed many of the sick, anointing them with oil.
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