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# oil

«oil» in Mova's judaism dictionary: **A thick, slippery liquid that does not mix with water…** — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples, with 5 sentences of Mova's corpora that use it.

### part of speech

noun (oil — uncountable; oils — kinds of oil); verb (oil, oils, oiled)

### meaning for a pupil

1) A thick, slippery liquid that does not mix with water, from plants or animals, used in cooking: olive oil. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#m1)

2) A thick black liquid from under the ground (crude oil, petroleum) made into petrol, diesel and plastic. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#m2)

3) Oil put on machines to help parts move smoothly. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#m3)

4) Oil paint used for pictures. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#m4)

5) Verb: to put oil on something. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#m5)

### sense in the lessons

In the Tanakh and Jewish tradition: Oil, mostly olive oil, was used for lamps, for anointing priests and holy things, and for mixing with flour in grain offerings. Interpretation: Tradition sees anointing oil as a sign of being set apart for holy work. The Temple menorah burned pure olive oil, and Hanukkah remembers the oil that lasted eight days. In the primary lessons: In science: oil floats on water because it is less dense; oil and water don't mix; oil is a fossil fuel formed from tiny sea creatures long ago; burning it releases carbon dioxide; oil spills harm sea birds. In kitchen safety: hot oil can burn; never put water on an oil fire — turn off the heat and cover the pan. Phrases: olive oil, cooking oil, oil spill, oil paint, oil rig, oil and water.

### examples

- oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense; (Torah EXO.25.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#x1)
- Thou shalt break it in pieces, and pour oil thereon; it is a meal-offering. (Torah LEV.2.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#x2)
- And thou shalt put oil upon it, and lay frankincense thereon; it is a meal-offering. (Torah LEV.2.15, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#x3)
- Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no oil. (Writings ECC.9.8, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#x4)
- I have found David My servant; with My holy oil have I anointed him; (Writings PSA.89.21, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#x5)
- And Zadok the priest took the horn of oil out of the Tent, and anointed Solomon. (Prophets 1KI.1.39, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#x6)
- Mum cooks with olive oil. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#x7)
- Oil floats on top of water. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#x8)
- Hot oil can spit and burn you. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#x9)
- Never throw water on a pan of burning oil. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#x10)
- Petrol is made from oil. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#x11)
- The oil spill hurt the sea birds. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#x12)
- Dad oiled my squeaky bike chain. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#x13)
- She painted the picture in oils. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/#x14)

### note

Mostly uncountable: «some oil», «a drop of oil»; «oils» for kinds. Rhymes with «boil». Safety trap: water on burning oil makes it explode into flames — cover the pan with a lid or fire blanket and call an adult.

### In the corpora

- [oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense;](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/torah/jps/EXO.706/)
- [Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour it upon his head, and anoint him.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/torah/jps/EXO.848/)
- [and of cassia five hundred, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of olive oil a hin.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/torah/jps/EXO.912/)
- [And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying: This shall be a holy anointing oil unto Me throughout your generations.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/torah/jps/EXO.919/)
- [and oil for the light, and spices for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense;](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/torah/jps/EXO.1054/)

### Trees and pragmatics

[Every meaning and example of «oil» parsed by Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/oil/), each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.