Greek Word Study
χρίω
chríō
G5548
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G5548
KJV Translations
anoint
Derivation / Root
probably akin to G5530 (χράομαι) through the idea of contact;
Definition of chríō
χρίω (chríō) — to smear or rub with oil, i.e. (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service
Word Origin
This word comes probably akin to G5530 (χράομαι) through the idea of contact; See the root word: G5530 (χράομαι).
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from χρίω.
χράομαι
chráomai
G5530
to furnish what is needed; (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly), light upon, etc.), i.e. (by implication) to employ or (by extension) to act towards one in a given manner
ἐγχρίω
enchríō
G1472
to rub in (oil), i.e. besmear
ἐπιχρίω
epichríō
G2025
to smear over
χρῖσμα
chrîsma
G5545
an unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the Holy Spirit
Χριστός
Christós
G5547
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
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