Luke 7:46
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 7:46 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 7:46 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 7:46 — KJV
“My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.”
— Luke 7:46 (KJV)
Luke 7:46 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 7:46
“Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:46: head, oil, anoint
“And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:46: head, anoint, anointed
“And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:46: head, oil, anoint
“And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD'S anointed.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:46: head, anoint, hath
“Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:46: head, oil, anoint
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