χρίω (chríō) — Anoint
Greek word study: χρίω (chríō), Strong's G5548. to smear or rub with oil, i.e. (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service
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to smear or rub with oil, i.e. (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service
KJV translation words: anoint
Strong's G5548 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 4:18 and last appears in Hebrews 1:9.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 5)
- Luke 4:18 — ἔχρισέν — He has anointed
- Acts 4:27 — ἔχρισας — You anointed
- Acts 10:38 — ἔχρισεν — anointed
- 2 Corinthians 1:21 — χρίσας — having anointed
- Hebrews 1:9 — ἔχρισέν — has anointed
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G5530 χράομαι (chráomai).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G1472 ἐγχρίω (enchríō), G2025 ἐπιχρίω (epichríō), G5545 χρῖσμα (chrîsma), G5547 Χριστός (Christós).
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What does chríō (G5548) mean?
To smear or rub with oil, i.e. (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service.
How is G5548 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G5548 as: anoint.
How often does χρίω (chríō) appear?
Strong's G5548 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 4:18 and last appears in Hebrews 1:9.
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