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Anointed

Chosen and set apart by God for a special purpose — marked with oil as a sign

lightbulbOil on the head = chosen by God. The ancient version of getting verified

Definition

In the OT, prophets, priests, and kings were anointed with oil to signify God's calling and empowerment. Samuel anointed Saul and then David as king. The act symbolized the Holy Spirit's empowerment for the task ahead. 'Messiah' (Hebrew) and 'Christ' (Greek) both literally mean 'the Anointed One' — Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of everything anointing pointed to.