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What is the biblical ground for using oil when we pray for healing?

December 27, 2025 · 5 min read

Every week, I answer a common question related to the end times. Today’s is about the biblical ground for using oil when we pray for healing.

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Question:

What is the biblical ground for using oil when we pray for healing? Who ordered it? I see oil used in the Old Testament, but I don’t find Jesus giving clear instructions in the New Testament. So why do we still use oil today?