Bible Dictionary

Unction

(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…

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

, “anointing”). Kings, prophets, and priests were anointed, in token of receiving divine grace.

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)

UNCTION is used figuratively with reference to the ceremony of anointing, and signifying the communication of a divine grace. 1 John 2:20, 1 John 2:27.

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