χρῖσμα
chrismaNoun (Neuter)G5545
anointing
From: from G5548 (χρίω);
Short Definition
an unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the Holy Spirit
Full Lexicon Entry
-τος, (χρίω), later form of *χρῖμα *(Æsch.), an anointing, unction (the result of the action *χρίειν; *ICC, in l; but cf. Westc., in l, for the view that the oil, not the act, is meant).
LXX Usage: for מִשְׁחָה and cogn. forms
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 John
2
Key Passages
- 1 John 2:20
- 1 John 2:27
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