(1 John 2:20, 27; R.V., "anointing"). Kings, prophets, and priests were anointed, in token of receiving divine grace. All believers are, in a secondary sense, what Christ was in a primary sense, "the Lord's anointed."
·noun Divine or sanctifying grace. II. Unction ·noun That which is used for anointing; an unguent; ...
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