χρίω
chriōVerbG5548
to anoint
From: probably akin to G5530 (χράομαι) through the idea of contact;
Short Definition
to smear or rub with oil, i.e. (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service
Full Lexicon Entry
to anoint (Hom.). In NT, metaphorically, of God's anointing, (a) Christ: with inf., (LXX); with dupl. accusative (see B1., § 34, 4), (LXX); πνεύματι ἁγίῳ; (b) Christians.† SYN: see: ἀλείφω
LXX Usage: chiefly for מָשַׁח of consecration to a sacred office: priest; prophet; king; of things
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
5 timesAppears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
2
2 Corinthians
1
Hebrews
1
Luke
1
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 1:21
- Acts 10:38
- Acts 4:27
- Hebrews 1:9
- Luke 4:18
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