


an unguent or ointment; salve.
something soothing or comforting.

the shedding of a divine or spiritual influence upon a person.
the influence shed.
extreme unction.

the manifestation of spiritual or religious inspiration.
excessive suavity or affected charm
an ointment or unguent
anything soothing or comforting

unction unc·tion (ŭngk’shən)
The action of applying or rubbing with an ointment or oil.

(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.”


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