Psalm 23 - He Annoints My Head With Oil ~ What Does It Mean ???

I have to admit, I always wondered what this part of Psalm 23 meant.

I thought “He anoints my head with oil”
was figurative language for God keeping the Psalmist healthy.

I never knew this parallel.

Anoint my head with oil

“Sheep can get their head caught in briers
and die trying to get untangled.

There are horrid little flies that like to torment sheep
by laying eggs in their nostrils which turn into worms
and drive the sheep to beat their head against a rock,
sometimes to death.

Their ears and eyes are also susceptible to tormenting insects.

So the shepherd anoints their whole head with oil.

Then there is peace.

That oil forms a barrier of protection against the evil
that tries to destroy the sheep.

Do you have times of mental torment?

Do the worrisome thoughts invade your mind over and over?

Do you beat your head against a wall trying to stop them?

Have you ever asked God to anoint your head with oil?

He has an endless supply!

His oil protects and makes it possible for you to fix

your heart, mind, and eyes on Him today and always!

There is peace in the valley!

May our good good Father anoint your head with oil

today so that your cup overflows with blessings!

God is good and He is faithful!!”

 

• • Linda Yelton
    I always thought it referred to anointing the head of the crown Prince with oil.
    It was a ritual to choose the next leader by annointing his head.
    And I guess the oil did much the same
    --protect from lice and parasites
    --for the humans.
    But this is a more compassionate, humble interpretation. Thank you.
    
  • 
    Brenda Thyne
    Thank you.
    

 

Shirley Pottruff
when we are unwell the priest anoints our head oil
that has been blest as they pray for us,
so, therefore there is a double meaning.,
one a metaphor and one an actual act

 

Mikael Howerton says:

Oil penetrates the skin and goes into the blood
and strengthen the immune system.

Certain oils are anti-parasite, anti-viral
and kill them or make them leave the body.

The Wise make sure they have enough oil
to combat that which is evil.

Oil also represents proof.