χρῖσμα (chrîsma) — Anointing

Greek word study: χρῖσμα (chrîsma), Strong's G5545. an unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the Holy Spirit

GreekStrong's G5545
Quick definition
Greek word
χρῖσμα (chrîsma)

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an unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the Holy Spirit

Word study
Derivation: from G5548 (χρίω);

KJV translation words: anointing, unction

Where this word appears

Strong's G5545 is tagged on 3 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 John 2:20 and last appears in 1 John 2:27.

How it is rendered in the text

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

anointing ×2the anointing ×1

Forms found in the text

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

χρῖσμα ×3

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: 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 chrîsma (G5545) mean?

An unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the holy spirit.

How is G5545 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5545 as: anointing, unction.

How often does χρῖσμα (chrîsma) appear?

Strong's G5545 is tagged on 3 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 John 2:20 and last appears in 1 John 2:27.