ἐπιχρίω (epichríō) — Anoint

Greek word study: ἐπιχρίω (epichríō), Strong's G2025. to smear over

GreekStrong's G2025
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐπιχρίω (epichríō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to smear over

Word study
Derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5548 (χρίω);

KJV translation words: anoint

Where this word appears

Strong's G2025 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 9:6 and last appears in John 9:11.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

He anointed ×1he rubbed ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐπέχρισεν ×1ἐπέχρισέν ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • John 9:6 — ἐπέχρισεν — he rubbed
  • John 9:11 — ἐπέχρισέν — He anointed

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí), G5548 χρίω (chríō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does epichríō (G2025) mean?

To smear over.

How is G2025 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2025 as: anoint.

How often does ἐπιχρίω (epichríō) appear?

Strong's G2025 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 9:6 and last appears in John 9:11.