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Oil
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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It was one of the most valuable products of the country (Deuteronomy 32:13; Ezekiel 16:13 ), and formed an article of extensive commerce with Tyre (27:17).
The use of it was a sign of gladness (Psalm 92:10; Isaiah 61:3 ), and its omission a token of sorrow (2 Samuel 14:2; Matthew 6:17 ). It was very abundant in Galilee. (See OLIVE .)
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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Oil'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​o/oil.html. 1897.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Oil'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​o/oil.html. 1897.